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Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer
Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer
Paula's Choice
skin-recovery-replenishing-moisturizer
Moisturize
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WHAT IS IT?
Replenishing face moisturizer
FEATURES
Contains a proprietary blend of proven moisturizing ingredients for instant and lasting hydration for dry skin, helps minimize the appearance of wrinkles and visibly improves skinโs texture
BEST FOR
Dry, normal, combination
CHECKS
Paraben-free, fragrance-free
Who Is It For?
AdultsWhat Does It Help With?
Preserve Skinโs Moisture ContentBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alpha-Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium PCA, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Allantoin, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Polysorbate 20, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Trisodium EDTA, Batyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid
Key Ingredients
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Glycerin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Saccharide Isomerate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Lineolate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Evening Primrose Oil, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Chamomile, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycereth-26
Ingredients Details
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Common Name(s): Map,l-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate magnesium
CAS Number: 113170-55-1
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides stable vitamin c phosphate brightening with magnesium mineral skin conditioning.
Why It's Used: Gentle stable vitamin c for sensitive skin โ map provides effective brightening without the irritation of pure ascorbic acid at equivalent brightening concentration.
How It Works: Phosphate ester protection vs oxidation. converted to ascorbic acid by phosphatase enzymes in skin. magnesium counterion provides mild anti-inflammatory skin benefit. inhibits tyrosinase for brightening. stimulates collagen synthesis.
Typically Found In: Brightening serums,sensitive skin vitamin c
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ magnesium vitamin c
Secondary Functions: Tyrosinase inhibitor,collagen cofactor
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetically produced vitamin c derivative.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Tocopherol,ferulic acid,niacinamide,spf
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Map's magnesium counterion provides a minor skin benefit beyond the vitamin c activity: mgยฒโบ is an essential cofactor for 300+ enzymatic reactions in cells. as map hydrolyses releasing ascorbate and mgยฒโบ, the locally released magnesium may support keratinocyte enzymatic function, providing a supplementary skin benefit unique to magnesium vs sodium ascorbyl phosphate.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
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