DEFENSE Nightly Reconditioning Moisturizer

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE (Esterified oil, potentially comedogenic), HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, ISOAMYL LAURATE, Black Plum Fruit Extract (Black cherry tree), Almond/Borage/Flaxseed/Olive Acids/Glycerides, MEDICAGO SATIVA EXTRACT (Cultivated alfalfa), Sesamum indicum seed extract (Sesame), HYDROLYZED BROCCOLI LEAF, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil (Marula vegetable oil), HYDROLYZED ALGAE EXTRACT (Seaweed extracts), PALMITOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-12 (Peptide), PALMITOYL DIPEPTIDE-10, SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), CERAMIDE NG (Ceramide), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), COCOYL PROLINE, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), ALLANTOIN (Active ingredient derived from comfrey), TREHALOSE (Sugar), ECLIPTA PROSTRATA EXTRACT (Mahakanni), Potassium azelaoyl diglycinate (Azelaic acid derivative), Prickly pear stem extract (Prickly pear), Melia azadirachta leaf extract (Persian lilac), Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL (Moringa vegetable oil), WITCH HAGER EXTRACT, adenosine phosphate, PEG-10 PHYTOSTEROL, TRIBEHENIN, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, SORBITAN OLIVATE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, ZINC GLUCONATE (Zinc), COPPER GLUCONATE (Copper), MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE, CETEARYL OLIVATE, isoamyl cocoate, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, Polygyceryl-10 caprylate, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, XANTHAN GUM, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM CITRATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit DEFENSE Nightly Reconditioning Moisturizer Paula's Choice is primarily intended for skin exposed to urban oxidative stress, dehydration, and the first signs of aging. Its formula aims to strengthen the skin barrier, soothe, and revitalize the skin overnight. My expert opinion is that this product is part of a skin aging prevention approach, while also being suitable for sensitive or discomfort-prone skin, thanks to a selection of repairing and antioxidant active ingredients.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key assets catch my attention:

• Ceramides : Essential for restoring the skin barrier, they limit water loss and strengthen the skin's resistance to external aggressions.
• Peptides (Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12) These protein fragments stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis, promoting skin firmness and nighttime repair.
• Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) : A powerful moisturizer, it captures water in the epidermis, plumps and smooths fine lines, providing comfort and suppleness from the moment you wake up.

The presence of plant oils (marula, moringa, sunflower) and natural antioxidants (vitamin E, plant extracts) enhances the protective and restorative properties of this treatment.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this treatment in the evening, on clean skin, after my serum. It fits perfectly into a routine with moisturizing or soothing active ingredients. I avoid combining it with very exfoliating treatments or powerful retinoids on the same evening, to preserve skin tolerance. It is compatible with most antioxidant or moisturizing serums.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This treatment stands out for its rich content of repairing and protective active ingredients, suitable for urban and fragile skin. Its enveloping, non-greasy texture makes it pleasant to apply. One slight drawback: the presence of esterified oils may not be suitable for skin that is very prone to blemishes. In conclusion, it is an excellent choice for strengthening the skin at night and preventing the early signs of aging.