Paula's Choice CALM Intensive Face Moisturizer 2 oz — Fragrance-Free Hydrating Cream for Dry, Sensitive & Redness-Prone Skin

Paula's Choice CALM Intensive Face Moisturizer is a fragrance-free, nutrient-rich cream that deeply hydrates and soothes dry, sensitive, and redness-prone skin while supporting the skin’s moisture barrier.

This lightweight-yet-rich face cream is formulated for people whose skin reacts to common moisturizers: it combines calming ingredients, emollients and antioxidants to relieve tightness and visible redness without fragrances or unnecessary additives. Designed for nightly or daily use, the 2 oz jar delivers sustained hydration and helps skin look smoother and more even while remaining gentle enough for rosacea- and eczema-prone complexions.

How does this moisturizer calm redness without irritating sensitive skin?

The formula focuses on proven calming agents and barrier-repair lipids rather than fragrances or harsh actives, so it reduces visible reactivity while minimizing irritation risk. Its blend targets the underlying causes of sensitivity by reinforcing hydration and protecting skin from environmental stressors.

• Fragrance-free, low-irritation formulation safe for reactive skin types
• Calming ingredients to soothe immediate redness and sensitivity
• Emollients that restore softness while supporting barrier function

Will this moisturizer provide enough hydration for very dry skin?

Yes — the cream is engineered to deliver deep, lasting moisture that replenishes the skin’s outer layers. Emollients and humectants work together to pull in and lock moisture, making it suitable for overnight use when the skin repairs itself most actively.

• Rich texture that absorbs without leaving heavy residue
• Targets moisture loss to reduce tightness and flaking
• Helps visibly plump fine lines caused by dehydration

Is this suitable for rosacea- or eczema-prone skin?

The moisturizer is formulated with sensitivity in mind and avoids common triggers, making it appropriate for many people with rosacea- or eczema-prone skin. While individual responses vary, its gentle composition and barrier-supporting ingredients aim to reduce flare-up potential.

• Free of fragrance and unnecessary irritants
• Designed to be extra-gentle yet effective for fragile skin types
• Contains antioxidants to help defend against environmental stressors

How does this product fit into a daily skincare routine?

Use after cleansing and treatment serums, applying a pea-sized amount to face and neck to seal in hydration. For daytime, layer a sunscreen over the moisturizer; at night, let it work as an intensive hydrating step to support the skin’s natural repair cycle.

• Apply after serums and before sunscreen in the morning
• Use as the final moisturizing step in evening routines for overnight repair
• Can be paired with targeted serums for specific concerns (e.g., antioxidants, peptides)

Who is this for: Paula's Choice CALM Intensive Face Moisturizer is aimed at anyone with dry, reactive, redness-prone skin who needs a non-irritating, effective moisturizer. It’s well-suited to those managing sensitivity, including people with rosacea or eczema tendencies, who want a fragrance-free product that hydrates, soothes and supports a healthier-looking skin barrier without heavy or unnecessary ingredients.

• DEEP HYDRATION FOR SENSITIVE SKIN: This gentle face moisturizer delivers intense overnight hydration, replenishing dry skin & improving the moisture barrier
• VISIBLY REDUCE REDNESS: State-of-the-art calming ingredients work together to instantly calm and target the underlying causes of reactive, redness-prone skin.
• IMPROVE WRINKLES & LINES: Sensitive skin shows signs of aging first. Antioxidants and emollients help to calm, visibly plump and revive a youthful look.
• SUITABLE FOR ROSACEA & ECZEMA-PRONE SKIN: This extra-gentle face moisturizer is suitable for sensitive skin, rosacea-prone skin & eczema-prone skin
• Paula's Choice Skincare makes products that work. No fragrance, no fluff. Just effective, science-backed formulas that target any concern from wrinkles to breakouts.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, C13-15 Alkane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Inulin, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Myristyl Myristate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sodium Phytate, Glycogen, Yeast Extract/Faex/Extrait de levure, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Galactoarabinan, Schizophyllan, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate