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Paula's Choice
Moisture Renewal Oil Booster
A face oil, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 44.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Redness & rosacea
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
Dispense 2-3 drops into the palm of your hand and then apply to your face. Add a couple more drops if you will also be applying to your neck and chest. During the day, finish with a moisturizer with SPF 30 or greater. Can be applied under the eye area, avoiding the eye itself.
What's inside
Ingredients List
10 trigger at least one check · 1 trigger none
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Face oil3
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Benefits
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cholesterol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Cholesterol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide Ns, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin9
May increase shine or excess oil.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil →Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil →Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil →Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive, Solvent
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil →Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil →Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil →Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Borago Officinalis Seed Oil →Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis Oil →Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil →Ceramide Ns
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide Ns →