Paula's Choice Replenishing Face Moisturizer 2 oz — Fragrance-Free, Hyaluronic Acid & Peptides for Dry Sensitive Skin

Paula's Choice SKIN RECOVERY Replenishing Face Moisturizer Cream is a rich, fragrance-free daily moisturizer formulated to deliver immediate and lasting hydration while calming dry, sensitive skin.

This concentrated 2 oz face cream blends hyaluronic acid, peptides, antioxidants, and plant-derived emollients to replenish moisture, help smooth texture, and support the skin’s barrier without added fragrance. It’s formulated for normal to very dry or dehydrated skin and designed to soothe redness-prone or reactive complexions. The formula aims to hydrate deeply while feeling non-greasy and working under makeup or SPF.

How does this moisturizer hydrate dry skin effectively?

The formula uses humectants and emollients together to draw in moisture and lock it into the skin. Hyaluronic acid attracts water to the surface layers, while plant-derived oils and emollients seal in that hydration to reduce dryness and flaking.

• Hyaluronic acid for immediate moisture retention.
• Plant-derived oils and emollients to create a protective layer.
• Rich cream texture that absorbs without heavy residue.
• Works well both morning and night under other products.

Will this soothe sensitive or redness-prone skin?

This moisturizer is formulated to be calming and supportive for reactive skin types. It omits fragrance—one common irritant—and includes ingredients aimed at strengthening the skin barrier to reduce visible redness and reactivity over time.

• Fragrance-free to limit potential irritants.
• Barrier-supporting ingredients that help reduce sensitivity.
• Soothing components to calm inflamed-feeling skin.
• Suitable for conditions like rosacea-prone or easily triggered skin.

Can this product help with signs of aging and texture?

The cream combines antioxidants and peptides that support skin resilience and visible texture improvement. While not a targeted treatment like retinoids, regular use can help skin look smoother and appear more even, reducing the look of fine lines over time.

• Peptides to support firmness and elasticity.
• Antioxidants to help protect from daily environmental stressors.
• Emollients that smooth and soften the skin surface.
• Improves skin appearance without feeling heavy or greasy.

How do I incorporate this cream into my daily routine?

Apply the moisturizer after cleansing and any treatment serums when skin is slightly damp to help lock in hydration. In the morning, follow with a broad-spectrum SPF; at night, it can be the final step to seal in active ingredients and moisture.

• Use after toner or serum while skin is damp for best absorption.
• Apply a pea-sized amount to face and neck; pat gently.
• Follow with sunscreen in the AM; suitable as the last step in PM routines.
• Pairs well with targeted treatments (retinoids, vitamin C) depending on tolerance.

Who is this for? Paula's Choice SKIN RECOVERY Replenishing Face Moisturizer Cream is aimed at anyone with normal to very dry, dehydrated, or sensitive skin who wants a scientifically minded, fragrance-free daily moisturizer. It’s a solid option for those looking to calm redness, strengthen the skin barrier, and improve texture while maintaining deep hydration. If you need light hydration for oily skin, a different, less-rich formula may be a better match; for drier complexions and reactive skin, this cream offers a balanced mix of humectants, emollients, and supportive actives that fit into most AM and PM skincare routines.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium PCA, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Allantoin, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Polysorbate 20, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Trisodium EDTA, Batyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid