Paula's Choice

RESIST Advanced Pore Refining Treatment 4% BHA

RESIST Advanced Pore Refining Treatment 4% BHA

5.3

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

8.7Humectancy2.0Occlusivity

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Paula's Choice RESIST Advanced Pore Refining Treatment 4% BHA has a moisturizing rating of 5.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 8.7 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.0 out of 10.

  • SULFATE-FREE
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
  • OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
80
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
6
Butylene GlycolBotanical,Petroleum,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
4
DimethiconeSyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
2
Salicylic AcidSyntheticAnti-acne,Exfoliant,Soothing,Anti-seborrheic,Fragrance,Preservative,Formula Helper
1.9
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer SyntheticFormula Helper
1.5
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1
Aminomethyl PropanolSyntheticFormula Helper
1
AdenosineSyntheticAnti-wrinkle,Soothing
0.3
AllantoinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Soothing
0.3
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateBotanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Flavor
0.3
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed ExtractBotanicalAntioxidant,Emollient,Antimicrobial,Antifungal,Anti-seborrheic,Astringent,Flavor,Formula Helper
0.3
Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran ExtractBotanicalAbrasive

Ingredients explained

Score

80

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score

6

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Petroleum,Synthetic

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Score

4

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Antifoaming, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Score

2

Function

Anti-acne, Exfoliant, Soothing, Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Preservative, Denaturant

Origin

Synthetic

This effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Score

1.9

Function

Dispersing, Emulsion stabilizing, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

An emulsion stabilizer and thickener that helps to create a pleasant, satiny, and light formula texture. It works by forming a gel-like network within water or oil, which both stabilizes other ingredients and produces a thickening effect.

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