What are the key ingredients in Clear Moisturiser SPF 30?

Clear Moisturiser SPF 30 contains 34 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Silica, and more.

Does Clear Moisturiser SPF 30 contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Clear Moisturiser SPF 30 contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Clear Moisturiser SPF 30 rated?

Safety ratings for Clear Moisturiser SPF 30 are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/paula-s-choice-clear-moisturiser-spf-30.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Clear Moisturiser SPF 30?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Clear Moisturiser SPF 30 are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/paula-s-choice-clear-moisturiser-spf-30.

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Clear Moisturiser SPF 30

Updated on: 30/01/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

25 of 34

Skin-Safe

low risk

0 of 34

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 34

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

34 ingredients

none potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Paula's choice product. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Silica

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Volume Builder Cloudiness Creator Thickness Regulator +3

Octocrylene

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Dimethicone

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener Defensive Shield +1

Tocopherol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Anti-Aging Protector +1

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Scalp Condition Treatment Anti-Aging Protector UV Ray Absorber +3

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Anti-Aging Protector UV Ray Absorber Skin Enhancer +8

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Pore Tightener

Peucedanum Graveolens Extract

Revitalizer

Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Pore Tightener

Avena Sativa Bran Extract

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Polishing & Scrubbing Agent

Punica Granatum Extract

Safety: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Defensive Shield

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Hair Softener Pore Tightener

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Emulsifying Surfactant

Titanium Dioxide

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Sunscreen Agent Cloudiness Creator UV Ray Absorber +1

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

Safety: Low risk

Defensive Shield

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Thickness Regulator Emulsion Stabilizer

Xanthan Gum

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Gel Structure Builder +4

Sodium Carbomer

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Gel Structure Builder Thickness Regulator Protective Coating Agent +1

Benzyl Alcohol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +1

Sodium Benzoate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Product Protector Metal Protection Agent Scent Provider

Potassium Sorbate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Product Protector Scent Provider

Phenoxyethanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

A type of green tea extract

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
03 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
04 Ethylhexyl Salicylate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
05 Silica	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Volume Builder Cloudiness Creator +4
06 Octocrylene	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
07 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
08 Dimethicone	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener +2
09 Tocopherol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +2
10 Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Scent Provider
11 Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Scalp Condition Treatment Anti-Aging Protector +4
12 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Anti-Aging Protector UV Ray Absorber +9
13 Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Pore Tightener
14 Peucedanum Graveolens Extract		Revitalizer
15 Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Pore Tightener
16 Avena Sativa Bran Extract	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Polishing & Scrubbing Agent
17 Punica Granatum Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Defensive Shield
18 Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +1
19 Hydrogenated Lecithin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Emulsifying Surfactant
20 Titanium Dioxide	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Sunscreen Agent Cloudiness Creator +2
21 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator
22 Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Defensive Shield
23 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Thickness Regulator Emulsion Stabilizer
24 Xanthan Gum	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +5
25 Sodium Carbomer	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Gel Structure Builder Thickness Regulator +2
26 Benzyl Alcohol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Fragrance Provider +2
27 Sodium Benzoate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Product Protector Metal Protection Agent +1
28 Potassium Sorbate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Product Protector Scent Provider
29 Phenoxyethanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
30 Octinoxate		N/A
31 Octisalate		N/A
32 Avobenzone		N/A
33 Vitamin E		N/A
34 A type of green tea extract		N/A

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

Benzyl Alcohol

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Is Paula's choice Clear Moisturiser SPF 30 comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Clear Moisturiser SPF 30 appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 34 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is Paula's choice a good skincare brand?

Paula's Choice is a skincare brand founded in 1995 in the United States by Paula Begoun, a skincare author and consumer advocate. The brand focuses on ingredient-focused formulations and produces products containing ingredients such as salicylic acid, niacinamide, retinoids, peptides, and antioxidants. Assess products individually by reviewing their ingredient lists and community feedback. Read more about Paula's choice.

Is Paula's choice Clear Moisturiser SPF 30 safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Clear Moisturiser SPF 30 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 1 potential irritant including <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Alcohol</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Paula's choice Clear Moisturiser SPF 30 clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Clear Moisturiser SPF 30 is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 34 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes Paula's choice Clear Moisturiser SPF 30?

This product is from Paula's choice. See more products from Paula's choice.

What are the ingredients in Paula's choice Clear Moisturiser SPF 30?

Clear Moisturiser SPF 30 contains 34 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexyl-methoxycinnamate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexyl-salicylate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexyl Salicylate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/silica" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Silica</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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