Paula's Choice Ultra Hydrating Calming Night Gel
Paula's Paula's Choice Ultra Hydrating Calming Night Gel lists 32 ingredients on its label, 23 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Dimethicone
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
- Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
- Glycerin
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Hydrogenated lecithin
- Pentapeptide
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
- Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
- Vaccinium Vitis-idaea Fruit Extract
- Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
- Schisandra chinensis
- Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Linum usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
- Hyssop
- Betula Alba Juice
- Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
- Xanthan Gum
- Synthetic fluorphlogopite
- Myristamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Lauroyl lysine
- Propanediol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Potassium Sorbate
Highlights
Contains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains mineral oil
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Chondrus Crispus ExtractButyrospermum Parkii Butter
- SKIN PROTECTING
- Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit ExtractHydrogenated lecithinPentapeptideGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractTerminalia Chebula Fruit ExtractCassia Angustifolia Seed PolysaccharideVaccinium Vitis-idaea Fruit ExtractSambucus Nigra Fruit ExtractSchisandra chinensisRhodiola Rosea Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractLinum usitatissimum Seed OilPelvetia Canaliculata ExtractHyssopBetula Alba JuiceEchium Plantagineum Seed OilXanthan GumSynthetic fluorphlogopiteMyristamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride PhosphateLauroyl lysinePropanediolPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinPotassium Sorbate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chondrus Crispus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ganoderma Lucidum Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Hydrogenated lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentapeptide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vaccinium Vitis-idaea Fruit Extract | ANTIOXIDANT | — | Green |
| Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract | ASTRINGENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Schisandra chinensis | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Linum usitatissimum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hyssop | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Betula Alba Juice | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Synthetic fluorphlogopite | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Myristamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lauroyl lysine | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive
- Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
- Botanical extract claimed for skin protection
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Hydrogenated lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Pentapeptide
- Not decoded yet
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation
- Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
- Not decoded yet
- Vaccinium Vitis-idaea Fruit Extract
- Bilberry fruit extract rich in polyphenols; antioxidant at <2%; stable profile with low irritation risk
- Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
- Elderberry extract, astringent <5%; anthocyanins, light-sensitive
- Schisandra chinensis
- Not decoded yet
- Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Linum usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Flaxseed oil; high oleic, emollient; prone to oxidation.
- Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
- Seaweed extract, polysaccharides, moisturizing, soothing.
- Hyssop
- Not decoded yet
- Betula Alba Juice
- Not decoded yet
- Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
- Linoleic-rich seed oil; high oxidation risk, requires antioxidants and light protection to maintain stability
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Synthetic fluorphlogopite
- Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.
- Myristamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Not decoded yet
- Lauroyl lysine
- Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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