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Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream
Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream
Paula's Choice
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WHAT IS IT?
Hydration cream
FEATURES
Delivers nourishing moisture for hydrated, supple-looking skin. Visibly smooths fine lines & alleviates flakiness.
BEST FOR
Dry, normal, combination
CHECKS
Free of alcohol, parabens, sulfates
Who Is It For?
AdultWhat Does It Help With?
Replenishes Lost Moisture Fine Lines And Wrinkles Flaking And DrynessBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Squalene, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate,, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 60, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Whey Protein, Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Phenyl, Trimethicone, Myristyl Myristate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Decarboxy Carnosine HCL, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl, Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid,, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium, Sorbate, BHT, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Lactose, Oleic Acid, Glucose
Key Ingredients
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Petrolatum, Linoleic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Squalene, Vitamin C, Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), Jojoba Oil, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin
Ingredients Details
Water
Common Name(s): Water,purified water,deionised water,inci water
CAS Number: 7732-18-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the universal solvent and vehicle for water-soluble actives and the continuous phase of all o/w emulsions.
Why It's Used: The most essential cosmetic ingredient โ aqua (water) is listed first on virtually all water-containing cosmetic inci labels as the highest-concentration ingredient, serving as the foundation of the global cosmetics industry.
How It Works: Acts as solvent for all water-soluble ingredients (glycols, amino acids, water-soluble actives). forms the continuous external phase of o/w emulsions (lotions, creams, serums). provides aqueous environment for enzymatic and chemical reactions between actives. ph adjustment medium.
Typically Found In: Virtually all cosmetic products โ the most universal cosmetic ingredient globally
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ water
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Varies widely โ up to 95% in some toners and serums
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ water (deionised/purified)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Cosmetic-grade water is purified (deionised, distilled, or ro filtered) to prevent mineral content interference with formulation stability. european pharmacopoeial water (aqua purificata ph. eur.) is the quality standard for pharmaceutical and high-end cosmetic formulations.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ non-irritant
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Water's position as the first inci ingredient on most cosmetic labels reflects the regulatory requirement to list ingredients in descending concentration order โ meaning water is the most abundant ingredient in the majority of cosmetic products. the fundamental role of water as the universal cosmetic solvent and vehicle makes it simultaneously the most important cosmetic ingredient and the one that requires the most sophisticated formulation chemistry to control โ every emulsifier, thickener, preservative, and ph adjuster exists primarily to manage water's interaction with other ingredients in formulation.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu cosmetics regulation 1223/2009 inci requirements,ph. eur. aqua purificata monograph
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12