Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer

CALM Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer’s new + improved formulation features key ingredients that target the underlying factors of sensitive, redness-prone skin. It instantly soothes and hydrates so skin looks younger. Antioxidants and skin-replenishing ingredients help oily skin look smooth and healthy.

Provides lightweight, soothing hydration with a refreshing formula that reduces redness, strengthens skin’s barrier & fortifies its microbiome. This tightly focused formula helps reactive skin progress to a healthy, even-toned state while visibly diminishing wrinkles with potent-yet-gentle antioxidants and a firming peptide.

Gently smooth onto the face, neck and eye areas. Use as the last step in your nighttime skin care routine to wake up to softer, smoother skin. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30+.

Key Ingredients: Inulin, Allantoin, Squalane, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract

All Ingredients: Water (Solvent | Good), Glycerin (Humectant, Texture Enhancer, Solvent | Best), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Emollient, Texture Enhancer, Plant Extracts | Best), Stearic Acid (Emollient, Emulsifier, Texture Enhancer | Good), Triheptanoin (Emollient | Good), C13-16 Isoalkane (Best), Butylene Glycol (Humectant, Texture Enhancer | Good), Propanediol (Solvent, Texture Enhancer | Good), Inulin (Humectant, Texture Enhancer, Prebiotic/Probiotic/Postbiotic | Best), Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient, Emulsifier, Cleansing Agent | Good), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Texture Enhancer, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer, Polymer | Good), Squalane (Emollient, Antioxidant | Best), Ethylhexyl Stearate (Emulsifier, Emollient, Texture Enhancer | Good), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Average), Caprylyl Glycol (Preservative, Plant Extracts | Good), Allantoin (Plant Extracts | Best), Sodium Phytate (Chelating Agent | Good), Ethylhexylglycerin (Preservative, Humectant | Good), Hexylene Glycol (Solvent, Texture Enhancer | Good), Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide (Emollient, Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Glycogen (Humectant | Good), Laminaria Digitata Extract (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Galactoarabinan (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Good), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster/Stabilizer, Chelating Agent | Good), Maltodextrin (Absorbent, Film-Forming Agent, Humectant | Good), Schizophyllan (Polymer, Plant Extracts, Antioxidant, Humectant | Best), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Peptides, Humectant | Best), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative | Good), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative | Good)

Ingredient Spotlight:

• Inulin: Derived from chicory root or sugarcane, this complex carbohydrate is also a resistant starch (fiber) that has prebiotic, hydrating and soothing benefits on skin. A prebiotic, plant-derived polysaccharide fiber; Helps support a healthy skin microbiome; Offers water-binding properties to hydrate and softens skin
• Allantoin: An ingredient that can be naturally derived or made synthetically. It has skin-soothing and moisturizing properties, making it an excellent inclusion in products designed for sensitive skin. Can soothe skin; Has skin moisturizing properties; Helps mitigate skin’s response to active ingredients
• Squalane: Prevents moisture loss and restores suppleness to skin. Also strengthens skin’s barrier and provides antioxidant support. Helps prevent moisture loss; Restores suppleness to skin; Helps strengthen skin’s barrier
• Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide: This natural prebiotic helps reinforce and support a healthy microbiome while helping skin become less likely to show signs of irritation. Natural prebiotic typically synthesized from sugars; Helps support a healthy microbiome; Can reduce signs of sensitive skin
• Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract: Also known as Northern Truffle, this wild mushroom is proving to be very helpful for soothing reddened, sensitized skin. Source of antioxidants that promote youthful-looking skin; Has a pronounced soothing effect on skin; Excellent for sensitive, redness-prone, reactive skin

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What’s the difference between the original CALM Redness Relief Moisturizer for normal to oily skin and the new CALM Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer?

The CALM Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer for oily/combination skin has a different texture and mix of bio-active ingredients to better meet the needs of those with sensitive yet oily skin. The water-based, silicone-free lotion formula contains a unique blend of skin soothers, emollients and microbiome-supporting ingredients that calm sensitivity today while also helping to prevent reactivity in the future. The addition of acetyl hexapeptide-8 works to smooth fine lines and improve skin’s firmness.

Is the CALM Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer suitable for rosacea or those prone to redness?

Yes, the CALM Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer is even suitable for rosacea or skin that is prone to redness.

Can I use the CALM Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer around my eyes?

The CALM Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer can be used around your eyes, but if the skin around your eyes is dry, we recommend using a specificPaula’s Choice eye cream or gel.

Why do I need a night moisturizer for my oily skin?

All skin types, including oily skin, need certain ingredients to stay healthy, such as antioxidants and skin-repairing ingredients. For oily skin or oily areas, it’s important to choose a lightweight texture that does not clog pores but provides the necessary hydration.