Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream
Moisturizer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream

Paula's Choice
41Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
66% Natural34% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Aminomethyl Propanol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.7 — Optimal
5.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.7
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Niacinamide at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
NiacinamidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

66% natural34% synthetic
27 natural 14 synthetic

Based on 41 ingredients analyzed. 66% natural and 34% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
Silicones2 silicones
Humectants2 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning15:Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/​Hexacaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Cholesterol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Whey Protein... +7 more
skin conditioning - emollient7:Petrolatum, Cholesterol, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/​Dicaprate, Myristyl Myristate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol
emollient4:Ethylhexyl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/​Hexacaprate, Dimethicone

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.