Why is it different?
The electrolytes in this quenching formula work with natural hydrators to draw the right amount of moisture into skin and hold it there. A blend of natural antioxidants, ceramides, B vitamins and prebiotic sugars work throughout skinβs uppermost layers, optimizing its ability to stay moisturized over time.
The electrolytes in this quenching formula work with natural hydrators to draw the right amount of moisture into skin and hold it there. A blend of natural antioxidants, ceramides, B vitamins and prebiotic sugars work throughout skinβs uppermost layers, optimizing its ability to stay moisturized over time.
What does it do?
Mineral electrolytes calcium, potassium, and magnesium are linked with skin-identical PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, part of skinβs natural moisturizing factor), allowing them to work within skinβs water channels (aquaporins) to deliver vital hydrators like ceramides and glycerin. These enhanced minerals also train skin to maintain its moisture balance, strengthen its barrier, and create a healthier, more energized appearance.
Mineral electrolytes calcium, potassium, and magnesium are linked with skin-identical PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, part of skinβs natural moisturizing factor), allowing them to work within skinβs water channels (aquaporins) to deliver vital hydrators like ceramides and glycerin. These enhanced minerals also train skin to maintain its moisture balance, strengthen its barrier, and create a healthier, more energized appearance.
How to use?
Once or twice daily, apply a small amount to face and neck. For daytime, always follow with a sunscreen.
Once or twice daily, apply a small amount to face and neck. For daytime, always follow with a sunscreen.


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RESEARCH
Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, May 2019, pages 323-331
PeerJ, January 2019, ePublication
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, ePublication
Annals of Dermatology, June 2018, pages 265-275
Advances in Skin & Wound Care, May 2018, pages 225-233
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, November 2017, pages 3,771-3,780
Nutrients, August 2017, ePublication
Pharmacognosy Review, January-June 2017, pages 39-42
Magnesium Research, June 2016, pages 35-42
Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, October 2015, pages 491-497
Journal of Dermatological Science, November 2013, pages 177-182; and May 2012, pages 154-159
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, May 2019, pages 323-331
PeerJ, January 2019, ePublication
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, ePublication
Annals of Dermatology, June 2018, pages 265-275
Advances in Skin & Wound Care, May 2018, pages 225-233
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, November 2017, pages 3,771-3,780
Nutrients, August 2017, ePublication
Pharmacognosy Review, January-June 2017, pages 39-42
Magnesium Research, June 2016, pages 35-42
Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, October 2015, pages 491-497
Journal of Dermatological Science, November 2013, pages 177-182; and May 2012, pages 154-159
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
INGREDIENTS
Key Ingredients
Magnesium PCAβ , Potassium PCAβ , Calcium PCAβ , Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extractβ , Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Peel Extractβ , Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oilβ , Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extractβ , Ceramide APβ , Ceramide NPβ , Ceramide EOPβ , Phytosphingosineβ , Acetyl Hexapeptide-37β , Creatineβ , Xylitolβ
All Ingredients
Waterβ , Glycerinβ , Dimethiconeβ , Butylene Glycolβ , Propanediolβ , Stearic Acidβ , Glyceryl Stearateβ , Isohexadecaneβ , Potassium PCAβ , Magnesium PCAβ , Calcium PCAβ , Ethylhexyl Olivateβ , Polyglyceryl-4 Olivateβ , Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extractβ , Laminaria Sacharinaβ , Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract (Kiwi Fruit)β , Coffea Arabica Seed Extractβ , Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptidesβ , Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Peel Extractβ , Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extractβ , Squalaneβ , Ceramide EOPβ , Ceramide APβ , Ceramide NPβ , Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extractβ , Phytosphingosineβ , Cholesterolβ , Acetyl Hexapeptide-37β , Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extractβ , Tocopherolβ , Creatineβ , Bisabololβ , Sorbitolβ , Inositolβ , Xylitolβ , Caprylic/Capric Triglycerideβ , Sodium Levulinateβ , Behenyl Behenateβ , Tribeheninβ , Sodium Lauroyl Lactylateβ , Xanthan Gumβ , Sodium Acrylates Copolymerβ , Carbomerβ , Sodium Hydroxideβ , Tetrasodium EDTAβ , Phenoxyethanolβ , Ethylhexylglycerinβ
Key Ingredients
Magnesium PCAβ , Potassium PCAβ , Calcium PCAβ , Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extractβ , Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Peel Extractβ , Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oilβ , Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extractβ , Ceramide APβ , Ceramide NPβ , Ceramide EOPβ , Phytosphingosineβ , Acetyl Hexapeptide-37β , Creatineβ , Xylitolβ
All Ingredients
Waterβ , Glycerinβ , Dimethiconeβ , Butylene Glycolβ , Propanediolβ , Stearic Acidβ , Glyceryl Stearateβ , Isohexadecaneβ , Potassium PCAβ , Magnesium PCAβ , Calcium PCAβ , Ethylhexyl Olivateβ , Polyglyceryl-4 Olivateβ , Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extractβ , Laminaria Sacharinaβ , Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract (Kiwi Fruit)β , Coffea Arabica Seed Extractβ , Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptidesβ , Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Peel Extractβ , Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extractβ , Squalaneβ , Ceramide EOPβ , Ceramide APβ , Ceramide NPβ , Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extractβ , Phytosphingosineβ , Cholesterolβ , Acetyl Hexapeptide-37β , Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extractβ , Tocopherolβ , Creatineβ , Bisabololβ , Sorbitolβ , Inositolβ , Xylitolβ , Caprylic/Capric Triglycerideβ , Sodium Levulinateβ , Behenyl Behenateβ , Tribeheninβ , Sodium Lauroyl Lactylateβ , Xanthan Gumβ , Sodium Acrylates Copolymerβ , Carbomerβ , Sodium Hydroxideβ , Tetrasodium EDTAβ , Phenoxyethanolβ , Ethylhexylglycerinβ
FAQ
Who is Paulaβs Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer best for?
The Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer is for all skin types, but itβs ideal if youβre dealing with dullness or dehydration and donβt like the feel of rich, creamy moisturizers. Its whipped, airy texture is like a burst of hydration for thirsty skin. It instantly replenishes skinβs water content above and below its surface with a completely weightless feel.
Is Paulaβs Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer good for sensitive skin?
Yes, the Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer is good for sensitive skin. Itβs gentle, fragrance-free and even suitable for skin thatβs prone to rosacea.
Is Paulaβs Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, the Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer is suitable for acne-prone skin when used alongside anti-acne products.
Can Paulaβs Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer be used around the eye area?
Yes, like other Paulaβs Choice moisturizers, the Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer can be used around your eye area. If you have particularly dry skin around your eyes, try a thicker, richer moisturizer instead.
How is Paulaβs Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer different from your other moisturizers?
The primary differences between the Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer and our other moisturizers are the electrolytes itβs made with. These unique ingredients are a key to balancing dehydrated skin and offer a light, sensorial texture thatβs still super hydrating. On application, this formula transforms into a burst of water thatβs great for all skin types. As with all Paula's Choice moisturizers, this formula includes other beneficial ingredients including ceramides, algae and pollution-neutralizing antioxidants.
Is Paulaβs Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer an oil-free product?
Yes, Paulaβs Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer is oil-free.
What are electrolytes?
Electrolytes are minerals that are key to maintaining many of the bodyβs proper functions. Specific to skin care, the three most commonly used are potassium PCA, magnesium PCA and calcium PCA, each offering overlapping and unique benefits for helping keep skin feeling and looking healthy.
Do electrolytes help your skin?
Yes, applying electrolytes to skin helps keep it balanced, resulting in smoother, more hydrated and comfortable skin. Potassium PCA helps facilitate water pathways within skin, ensuring balanced hydration levels and plays a role in reinforcing skinβs barrier. Magnesium PCA also helps enhance hydration levels and visibly repairs skin, while also positively influencing how skin cells move through skinβs surface layers, how they shed and how skin responds to external stimuli. Calcium PCA influences how new skin cells are formed and how they move from the lower layer (dermis) to the surface (epidermis). It also helps replenish skinβs barrier and works as a humectant to draw and hold moisture in skinβs upper most layers.
Do electrolytes help acne?
Topical electrolytes donβt have anti-acne benefits, but when used alongside anti-acne products they can help address dryness or dehydration that come along with acne.
Can low electrolytes cause dry skin?
An imbalance of electrolytes can affect regular skin function and show up with easy-to-spot symptoms like dry, dehydrated or stressed skin. Consuming electrolyte-rich foodsβthink dairy, fruit, nuts and seedsβis important and applying electrolyte-rich skin care can further help improve water absorption and retention.
Who is Paulaβs Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer best for?
The Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer is for all skin types, but itβs ideal if youβre dealing with dullness or dehydration and donβt like the feel of rich, creamy moisturizers. Its whipped, airy texture is like a burst of hydration for thirsty skin. It instantly replenishes skinβs water content above and below its surface with a completely weightless feel.
Is Paulaβs Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer good for sensitive skin?
Yes, the Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer is good for sensitive skin. Itβs gentle, fragrance-free and even suitable for skin thatβs prone to rosacea.
Is Paulaβs Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, the Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer is suitable for acne-prone skin when used alongside anti-acne products.
Can Paulaβs Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer be used around the eye area?
Yes, like other Paulaβs Choice moisturizers, the Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer can be used around your eye area. If you have particularly dry skin around your eyes, try a thicker, richer moisturizer instead.
How is Paulaβs Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer different from your other moisturizers?
The primary differences between the Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer and our other moisturizers are the electrolytes itβs made with. These unique ingredients are a key to balancing dehydrated skin and offer a light, sensorial texture thatβs still super hydrating. On application, this formula transforms into a burst of water thatβs great for all skin types. As with all Paula's Choice moisturizers, this formula includes other beneficial ingredients including ceramides, algae and pollution-neutralizing antioxidants.
Is Paulaβs Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer an oil-free product?
Yes, Paulaβs Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer is oil-free.
What are electrolytes?
Electrolytes are minerals that are key to maintaining many of the bodyβs proper functions. Specific to skin care, the three most commonly used are potassium PCA, magnesium PCA and calcium PCA, each offering overlapping and unique benefits for helping keep skin feeling and looking healthy.
Do electrolytes help your skin?
Yes, applying electrolytes to skin helps keep it balanced, resulting in smoother, more hydrated and comfortable skin. Potassium PCA helps facilitate water pathways within skin, ensuring balanced hydration levels and plays a role in reinforcing skinβs barrier. Magnesium PCA also helps enhance hydration levels and visibly repairs skin, while also positively influencing how skin cells move through skinβs surface layers, how they shed and how skin responds to external stimuli. Calcium PCA influences how new skin cells are formed and how they move from the lower layer (dermis) to the surface (epidermis). It also helps replenish skinβs barrier and works as a humectant to draw and hold moisture in skinβs upper most layers.
Do electrolytes help acne?
Topical electrolytes donβt have anti-acne benefits, but when used alongside anti-acne products they can help address dryness or dehydration that come along with acne.
Can low electrolytes cause dry skin?
An imbalance of electrolytes can affect regular skin function and show up with easy-to-spot symptoms like dry, dehydrated or stressed skin. Consuming electrolyte-rich foodsβthink dairy, fruit, nuts and seedsβis important and applying electrolyte-rich skin care can further help improve water absorption and retention.