paulas-choice Paula's Choice Refreshing Moisture Mist
paulas-choice Paula's Choice Refreshing Moisture Mist lists 21 ingredients on its label, 20 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
- Hydroxyethyl Urea
- Glycerin
- Dipotassium Phosphate
- Punica Granatum Extract
- Collagen Amino Acids
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
- Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract
- Adenosine
- Panthenol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Disodium Edta
- Propylene Glycol
- Phosphoric Acid
- Dextran
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Phenoxyethanol
- Potassium Sorbate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derived
Formulation view A refreshing water-based mist relying on hydroxyethyl urea and glycerin for hydration. It features sodium hyaluronate, peptides, and antioxidants for skin conditioning. Suitable for daily moisture refresh. Factory observation: High water activity necessitates a robust preservative system; maintaining strict microbial limits is essential for product safety.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Hydroxyethyl UreaCollagen Amino Acids
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTICORROSIVE
- Dipotassium Phosphate
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Punica Granatum Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Other ingredients
Sodium HyaluronateEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractTripleurospermum Maritimum ExtractAdenosinePanthenolEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EdtaPropylene GlycolPhosphoric AcidDextranSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolPotassium 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 |
| Hydroxyethyl Urea | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipotassium Phosphate | ANTICORROSIVE, BUFFERING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Punica Granatum Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Collagen Amino Acids | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Adenosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phosphoric Acid | BUFFERING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Dextran | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| 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
- Hydroxyethyl Urea
- Potent humectant and conditioner; high penetration, used for skin hydration and hair care
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Dipotassium Phosphate
- Buffer, pH control, non-irritating, non-comedogenic.
- Punica Granatum Extract
- Pomegranate extract containing polyphenols; offers antioxidant and skin-protecting properties, often used in brightening formulas.
- Collagen Amino Acids
- Hydrolyzed collagen peptides for hair and skin conditioning; low molecular weight aids moisturizing and conditioning, not direct collagen filling.
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
- Palmitoyl tripeptide-8 signaling peptide; 0.1–1%, aqueous stability watch
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
- Açaí extract; rich in antioxidants; used for hair/skin, oil-based so needs emulsification.
- Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Adenosine
- Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Phosphoric Acid
- Strong buffering agent for pH control; highly irritant, requires precise concentration management
- Dextran
- Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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