RESIST Super Antioxidant Serum
Paula's Choice RESIST Super Antioxidant Serum scores 7.9/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Lightweight silicone carrier
Silicone that smooths and protects
Works on your skin
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Paula's Choice RESIST Super Antioxidant Serum stand out
Paula's Choice RESIST Super Antioxidant Serum is a solid serum with an overall score of 7.9/9.8. Positioned in the mid-range bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5).
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
Key ingredients
- ✶Cyclopentasiloxane
Softens and smooths — #1 in the INCI list
- ✶Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Works on your skin — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Works on your skin — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Ceramide Np
Works on your skin — #5 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
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20 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Works on your skin12
- Softens and smooths3
- Formula balancers2
- Draws in moisture2
- Keeps the product fresh1