Name: Paula's Choice C5 Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50 Broad Spectrum
Brand: Paula's Choice
SKU: 84687
Availability: InStock
Rating: 63 (1 reviews)

Paula's Choice C5 Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50 Broad Spectrum

Paula's Choice, LLC

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

6

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-7)

What's inside

Titanium Dioxide

Potential inhalation toxicity as nanoparticles, possible genotoxicity concerns, regulatory restrictions in food use in some jurisdictions

Octocrylene

Skin absorption, potential allergen, environmental persistence, potential for generating benzophenone (a potential carcinogen), suspected endocrine disruption, bioaccumulation in aquatic environments

Laureth-4

Potential skin irritation and sensitization, contamination risk from polyethylene glycol impurities (e.g., 1,4-dioxane), processing byproduct residues

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Potential skin irritation, allergic reactions, potential endocrine disruption in high doses (based on limited animal studies)

Acetyl Zingerone

Potential allergen, synthetic compound, lacks extensive safety studies

Potassium sorbate

Potential irritant or sensitizer at higher concentrations, rare allergic reactions, minimal toxicity at typical use levels

Silica

Prevents clumping and improves texture in powdered products

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Antioxidant, skin brightening, enhances collagen synthesis

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Moisturizing, enhances product spreadability, provides silky texture

Yellow Iron Oxide (CI 77492)

Provides safe, stable pigmentation in cosmetics and some foods, FDA approved as color additive

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Improved oxidative stability compared to regular lecithin, emulsifying properties, skin conditioning

Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491)

Provides stable and inert red pigment for coloring, non-toxic at typical cosmetic and food use levels

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVB radiation absorption, protects skin from UV damage

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Effective UVA protection in topical sunscreen formulations

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant activity, skin brightening, more stable than ascorbic acid under typical formulation conditions

Dimethicone

Reduces foam, provides skin conditioning, improves spreadability, chemically inert

Propanediol

Biobased solvent, humectant, enhances preservative efficacy, biodegradable, low toxicity

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Antioxidant properties, promotes collagen synthesis, skin brightening effects

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Effective thickener and stabilizer, improves product texture and stability

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

Provides antioxidant protection, UV filtering properties that protect formulations from photo-degradation

Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract

Rich in B12, source of protein, contains antioxidants, provides minerals (iron, iodine), supports cardiovascular health, may support gut health

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Skin conditioning, moisturizing properties, natural emollient

Tocopherol

Antioxidant protection, supports skin barrier function, prevents lipid oxidation

CI 77499 (Iron Oxide Black)

Stable pigment providing color, low toxicity, widely used in cosmetics

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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