Paula's Choice
7% Ectoin Barrier Repair Milky Hydrating Serum
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Size: 0.67 oz/20 ml
Standard size
Highlights
Hyaluronic Acid
Good for: Skin Barrier
Good for: Redness
Good for: Dryness
Alcohol Free
Fragrance Free
About the Product
Item 2967255
Only at Sephora
What it is: A concentrated milky hydrating serum with seven barrier benefits in one drop for intense hydration, and dewy, stronger, makeup-optional skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Redness
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ectoin (Known as the "Stress Protection Molecule") 7%: Reduces water loss, binds moisture, and strengthens the barrier.
- 7 Forms of Hyaluronic Acid: Provide antioxidant defense and intense multilevel hydration.
- Glycogen: Locks in moisture and supports a healthy barrier.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This high-dose daily hydrating serum with seven percent Ectoin—"the stress-protection molecule"—delivers multilevel hydration and prevents water loss, so moisture seeps more thoroughly and lasts longer. It visibly restores the barrier in seven days and keeps the skin calmer, stronger, and resilient.
Clinical Results: Based on an independent clinical trial of 33 subjects and Ectoin or ingredient-supplier studies:
- Clinically proven to improve radiance, texture, hydration, visibly repair the barrier in 7 days
- 100% had improved hydration in 15 minutes
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Redness
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ectoin (Known as the "Stress Protection Molecule") 7%: Reduces water loss, binds moisture, and strengthens the barrier.
- 7 Forms of Hyaluronic Acid: Provide antioxidant defense and intense multilevel hydration.
- Glycogen: Locks in moisture and supports a healthy barrier.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This high-dose daily hydrating serum with seven percent Ectoin—"the stress-protection molecule"—delivers multilevel hydration and prevents water loss, so moisture seeps more thoroughly and lasts longer. It visibly restores the barrier in seven days and keeps the skin calmer, stronger, and resilient.
Clinical Results: Based on an independent clinical trial of 33 subjects and Ectoin or ingredient-supplier studies:
- Clinically proven to improve radiance, texture, hydration, visibly repair the barrier in 7 days
- 100% had improved hydration in 15 minutes
-Ectoin (Known as the "Stress Protection Molecule") 7%: Reduces water loss, binds moisture, and strengthens the barrier.
-7 Forms of Hyaluronic Acid: Provide antioxidant defense and intense multilevel hydration.
-Glycogen: Locks in moisture and supports a healthy barrier.
Water (Aqua/Eau), Ectoin, Isopentyldiol, Triethylhexanoin, Diisopropyl Adipate, Isoamyl Laurate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Squalane, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycogen, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate.
-7 Forms of Hyaluronic Acid: Provide antioxidant defense and intense multilevel hydration.
-Glycogen: Locks in moisture and supports a healthy barrier.
Water (Aqua/Eau), Ectoin, Isopentyldiol, Triethylhexanoin, Diisopropyl Adipate, Isoamyl Laurate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Squalane, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycogen, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate.
Suggested Usage:
-After cleansing, exfoliating, and toning, smooth one to three drops over your face and neck.
-Twice daily, use alone or mix into your favorite moisturizer or serum.
-For daytime wear, always follow with sunscreen.
-After cleansing, exfoliating, and toning, smooth one to three drops over your face and neck.
-Twice daily, use alone or mix into your favorite moisturizer or serum.
-For daytime wear, always follow with sunscreen.
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