Paula's Choice CALM Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer Normal to Oily
The Paula's Choice CALM Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer Normal to Oily is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 35 ingredients (33 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
3
|
|
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Zinc Oxide
(Bulking Agent, Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, Sunscreen Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
Cyclomethicone
(Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caprylyl Methicone
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Anticaking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Perfuming) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Uv Absorber, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
(Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Alumina
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Algae Extract
(Fragrance, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
(Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
(Binding Agent, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
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