74%
would repurchase
4.2/5
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ingredients

Active Ingredients: Homosalate 4%; Octisalate 4%; Oxybenzone 3%; Avobenzone 3%; Octocrylene 2%. Other Ingredients: Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient thickener), Butylene Glycol (slip agent), VP/Eicosene Copolymer (film-forming/suspending agent), Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate (emulsifier), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (stabilized vitamin C/antioxidant), Retinyl Palmitate (vitamin A/antioxidant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Picea Abies (Spruce) Wood Extract (antioxidant), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice (water-binding agent), Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate (emollient), Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol (emollient thickeners), Dimethicone (silicone slip agent), Titanium Dioxide (opacifying agent), Bentonite (absorbent thickener), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (film-forming agent), Ethylhexylglycerin (skin-conditioning agent), Sodium Polyacrylate (film-forming agent), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol (preservatives).

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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11 years ago

I have been using this for 6 months - love it! The texture is amazing, it absorbs quickly and works very well under makeup. I only smell the sunscreen when I am spreading it - then the smell is...

About reviewer (88 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown



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12 years ago

This moisturising sunscreen is horrible. I started using it in this week. It seemed to moisturise at first but after two days of use I have developed tiny red pimples all over my face and neck...

About reviewer (99 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

HG winter sunscreen. Applies like a dream...slightly whipped feeling, moisturizes nicely without looking or feeling greasy, and works great under any makeup. The packaging is nice...a flip top tube...

About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

This sunscreen is amazing. I absolutely love it. It's texture is whipped/souffle-ish. When you put it on you do get the whitish cast for a sec, make sure you rub in well and I swear my face is...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Relaxed, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

This is a moisturizer/sunscreen with SPF 20. It has a thick, white mousse or souffle type texture and look. **Update March 6, 2012--this now has SPF 30! I have not noticed any changes in the...

About reviewer (168 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

This is an SPF20 moisturizer/sunscreen. It's a thick, souffle texture that is particularly luxurious as a winter daytime moisturizer. I would repurchase. Background: I have normal/combo...

About reviewer (52 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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13 years ago

Yes, this is a wonderful moisturizer with antioxidants. However it makes an excellent primer for makeup. It goes on thick, but no greasy finish, SPF is good, and makeup goes on like a dream. ...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Curly, Coarse

EyesBlue


5.0
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13 years ago

Fabulous sunscreen with antioxidants! It comes out of the tube looking very thick like paste but it spreads smoothly and dries to a matte finish--no stickiness whatsoever. I am usually sensitive...

About reviewer (72 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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13 years ago

I love the texture of this sunscreen - very creamy, and yet it sets to a nice matte finish. I will definitely repurchase.

About reviewer (59 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


1.0
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13 years ago

OK, on a positive note, Paula's Choice Customer Service issued me a full refund for this product without any hassle once I explained the problem. That is a plus, in my book, as I wasn't asked to...

About reviewer (175 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

If you have dry skin this stuff is great! SPF 20 chemical sunscreen. Goes on very plush and soft, dries to semi matte finish, great under makeup. The chemical spf does not cause me irritation,...

About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue