Skin Restoring Moisturizer SPF 50
Paulas Choice · 4: protect

Skin Restoring Moisturizer SPF 50

A daily morning moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 50 from Paula's Choice's anti-aging Resist line, designed to hydrate and protect as the last step of a skincare routine.

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How to use

Use as the last step in your AM routine. Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every two hours in direct sunlight. Use water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.

Pros
  • SPF 50 moisturizer for dry skin
  • Aimed at fine lines and sun damage, per the brand
  • Moisturizer and sunscreen in one step
Cons
  • Brand page lists no active ingredients or percentages
  • Reapply every two hours in direct sun; water-resistant sunscreen needed for swimming
  • Positioned for dry skin and may feel rich on oily skin

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

? Non-comedogenic (unknown)
? Dermatologist tested (unknown)
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
✓ Fragrance free
? Paraben free (unknown)
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
0.9/5
Aging
3.8/5
Irritation
3.8/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

☀ Also functions as sunscreen (5.0/5)

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