Essential Non-Greasy Sunscreen spf 15 [DISCONTINUED]

Paula's Choice

Created with Sketch.

3.4

154 reviews
54%
would repurchase
3.3/5
package quality
price range

description

ingredients

Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Avobenzone 2%, and Oxybenzone 2% (sunscreen agents). Other Ingredients: Water, PEG-8 (thickener), Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Extract (soothing agents), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (water-binding/soothing agent), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C, antioxidant), Phenyl Trimethicone (silicone skin-conditioning agent), Phytic Acid (stabilizer), Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate (emollient), Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate (thickener), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol (water-binding agents), Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20 (thickeners), Triethanolamine (pH balancer), Carbomer (gel-based thickener), Citric Acid (pH balancer), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben (preservatives).

Read more
Write Review

    Reviews

    Reviews

    3.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    stefstefs

    11 years ago

    It's an okay sunscreen if you have combo/oily or even dry skin. It's lightweight, and has watery liquid texture so it's lovely and easy to apply. It makes my skin feels 'healthy', too. BUT, it...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    lagenia

    12 years ago

    I have sensitive skin and often get acne and this is one of few sunscreens I can use. I prefer to use liquids or sprays, but the idea of a sunscreen that could leave a matt finish and not be greasy...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    lizzea

    12 years ago

    Let me just start off by saying I'm really not a fan of any sunscreen... I know that sounds terrible but having had cystic acne for well over 10 years, I hesitated to put anything goopy on my face...

    About reviewer (283 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    caradiangela

    12 years ago

    This stuff is pretty basic and is suitable for both face and body. For the very oily types this might be a little much for the face. I have combination skin and just try to use little...

    About reviewer (92 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    patriciaarce

    14 years ago

    I use this on my face and body and I couldn't be more pleased. I was concerned about this being too greasy for my face (I've got combo skin with an oily forehead), but it dries to a satiny finish....

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    karolussen

    14 years ago

    A very good sunscreen and thin moisturizer - I use it every day in the spring and summer, while I use the pure mineral one for the colder days of fall and winter. It is also very good blended with...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    IllTakeIt

    14 years ago

    I hate every single skin care and beauty product by Paula Begoun. She can criticize but she can't make a better product ! Her stuff made me face fell sticky and caused redness! Eww I hate it!!!!

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    beasley

    14 years ago

    I am glad I purchased this for my daily sunscreen. It has just enough moisture to keep the flakes at bay but doesn't make me feel overly greasy. My makeup goes on really smoothly after applying...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    2.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    elin22

    14 years ago

    I was disappointed by this sunscreen. I wear sunscreen every day and I liked the idea of one with extra antioxidants. But soon after I put it on my face my skin turned red and I could feel it...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    Miffny

    14 years ago

    I stopped using Paula's choice SPF15 for normal/oily skin a few years ago as my skin had become so dry I needed so much more moisture from my sunscreen, the past few yaers have been a bit of a...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    helicopter99

    15 years ago

    I too found this product made my face incredibly shiny. Every time I looked in the mirror, very shiny face... re-applied powder... next time I looked, shiny face... again and again, all day. I...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Other, Medium

    EyesHazel

    3.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    marileab

    15 years ago

    I received this as part of a skin care set I ordered from Paula's Choice. It seems to be an effective sunscreen, but it made my face really shiny. Since I tend to have oily skin anyway, starting...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    2.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    vdn

    16 years ago

    Not enough protection and I think it irritated my skin. Shame as it is a nice product to use.

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    2.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    Missy

    16 years ago

    Doesn't clog pores, eh? Well, my nose begs to differ. After wearing this sunscreen for three days, my skin is a mess. At the end of the day, I have to deal with the clogged pores on my nose (yuck)...

    About reviewer (497 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    1.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    broadbent2001

    16 years ago

    Compared to many of the new 'matte' sunscreens on the market as of late, this one falls short. Although my face was not greasy per se, it was definately very shiny. Therefore it looked greasy. It...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily

    HairSilver

    EyesBlue

    3.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    sungbung

    16 years ago

    as a sunblock, it does its job. Howver, it's GREASY. It doens't cause breakouts, but it has a greasy feeling.

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    alka1

    16 years ago

    I dunno, I guess i'm the odd one out but I really like this sunscreen. It's not as light as the Ultra-Light Weightless Spray, but then again it doesn't claim to be. It's also not supposed to be...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    tbarbrick3643

    16 years ago

    This sunscreen claims to be "non-greasy," however, I am so shiny after applying this, I find myself having to use oil-blotting papers to avoid looking like an oil slick. I do find it moisturizes...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    1.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    AKmedic

    16 years ago

    Yuck...this has the worst "sunscreen smell" ever. Totally disgusting. I bought this as part of the moderate-severe blemish kit, and promptly threw out the entire tube. I will stick with L'Oreal or...

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    2.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    rolanda

    16 years ago

    I was so very disappointed in this. Why she would call it non-greasy is one of the great mysteries of our time. I have normal/dry skin and this made me feel very greasy and uncomfortable. My...

    About reviewer (101 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown