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Paula's Choice
Replenishing Moisturizer
A face moisturizer built around Panthenol and Peptides, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 42.00 · 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
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Uneven texture
How to use
Ideal for softening and smoothing the face, neck and eye area. At night, use as the last step in your skincare routine. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater. Apply a liberal amount to face & neck. Use as the final step in your nighttime skin care routine.
What's inside
Ingredients List
19 trigger at least one check · 26 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Vitamin C derivative (stable)3
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Vitamin C3
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Batyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Panthenol, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol
Anti-Aging2
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Smoothing13
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Batyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
Brightening4
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Dark Spots3
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant6
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Anti-Pollution9
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Batyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Stearate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Glycereth-26
Humectant, Viscosity Controlling
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Learn more about Glycereth-26 →Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis Oil →Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol →Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate is the diester of neopentyl glycol and heptanoic acid. It conforms to the formula
Learn more about Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate →Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →
Dupes
- Dot & Key Strawberry + Niacinamide Moisturizer65% match
- Paula's Choice Intensive Repair Cream62% match
- Paula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Moisturizer62% match
- Minimalist Marula Oil 5% Face Moisturizer60% match