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- Paula's Choice RESIST Advanced Pore Refining Treatment 4% BHA
5.3/ 10
5.3
/ 10
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 | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
80 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Salicylic Acid | Synthetic | Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Soothing,Anti-seborrheic,Fragrance,Preservative,Formula Helper |
1.9 | Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1.5 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Aminomethyl Propanol | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Adenosine | Synthetic | Anti-wrinkle,Soothing |
0.3 | Allantoin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Soothing |
0.3 | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Flavor |
0.3 | Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Emollient,Antimicrobial,Antifungal,Anti-seborrheic,Astringent,Flavor,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract | Botanical | Abrasive |
Ingredients explained
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.
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.