Essential Non-Greasy Sunscreen spf 15 [DISCONTINUED]

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3.4

154 reviews
54%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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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).

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    5.0
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    LatinEarthAngel

    20 years ago

    I am currently on Retin A and find this sunscreen to be very moisturizing on my dry flakey skin. It has no offensive odor. It does leave my face shiny, but no big deal since I wear it under makeup....

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    roxane

    20 years ago

    PC essential non-greasy sunscreen spf 15 is as good as OoO complete for oily skin (oilfree). It leaves a soft cushion that mattifies and absorbs surface oil. I tested it walking in the hot...

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    roxane

    20 years ago

    I'm using this for 2 days now and I really like it. It absorbs well, doesn't leave a shiny film and doesn't irritate my sensitive skin. I usually have problems with oily skin when using spf and the...

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    cirque

    20 years ago

    I didn't really find this to be greasy, but I found it to leave my face shiny in a greasy looking way if that makes any sense. Even so, I could have lived with it on my face, but it really made my...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry

    HairOther

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    mcrouse

    20 years ago

    When I bought this I thought I was buying a moisturizer with a sunscreen, not a sunscreen that is a little moisturizing if that makes sense. It works ok as a sunscreen and isn’t overly oily, but I...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    gingin2

    20 years ago

    I found that this left my skin somewhat greasy, especially when under foundation. However, I haven't yet found a sunscreen that does not do that.

    About reviewer (84 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther

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    2.0
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    Jadeite22

    20 years ago

    I found it quite oily and it will take a long time to be absorbed onto my face. I think it even clogged up my pores! argh.

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    2.0
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    josiecat

    20 years ago

    It irritated my face. It definitely does not leave a matte finish. It isn't photostable so you need to reapply it frequently.

    About reviewer (181 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    pinkchampagne

    20 years ago

    I thought I'd found my new HG moisturizer when I first used this product. It wasn't smelly, and while it left a little shine on my face, it wasn't *too* greasy. I used my little sample for 4 days...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    shimmermarie

    20 years ago

    This product was ok. It didn't seem to break out my sensitive skin (which is a plus) but it leaves a really shiney look to the skin and felt a bit greasy. I like my moisturizer to look more matte.

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

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    Bondgirl

    21 years ago

    As with all her products this one surprise surprise.....made me break out, cloged my pores, gave me a rash and made my skin itch!!! There has to be something about her combination of products that...

    About reviewer (285 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    wendytang2000

    21 years ago

    It's a great sunblock. Using it in the last vacation, my skin wasn't sunburnt. However, it seems to leave a filmy feeling on my face. I don't think it is moisturizing enough for me because I still...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Leeann2003

    21 years ago

    This has a good texture to it. Not greasy or thick. It blends right in. I can wear it under makeup and it doesn't cause any problems, no breakouts. I would purchase this product again.

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    Eliz26

    21 years ago

    So far so good with this moisturizing sunscreen. I do like the Neutrogena Pore Refining cream, but I didn't want to overdo it with the AHA since I also started using PC 8% AHA. I took a couple of...

    About reviewer (168 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    JEvon

    21 years ago

    This product isn't bad, it did the trick of preventing sunburn, but my face was an oil slick. It burned a little when I first applied it. Thank goodness it didn't break me out. Be very careful...

    About reviewer (168 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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    Sarah

    21 years ago

    I'm sort of confused on what Paula meant by "non-greasy." If she meant "leaves face super shiny and oily and causes breakouts" then this is it. Which is too bad, because that is not *my*...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    lightbulb

    21 years ago

    I received a sample of this and have been using it for the past few days. I wear P.C BHA 1% underneath which seems to keep a matt appearance. I am very happy with this as I haven't broken out in...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    smallcat

    21 years ago

    This is by no means "non-greasy". It put on a lot of shine on my face and the sunscreen smell isn't appealing. Perhaps you'll have better experience if you do not have normal/combo skin and live...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    desida

    21 years ago

    I agree with most of the posters here. This is NOT "non-greasy"; it leaves my face with a very noticeable shine and a greasy feel, though it doesn't feel greasy going on. Maybe that's what the name...

    About reviewer (117 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    rowenaaine

    21 years ago

    I didn't care for this sunscreen. Unfortunately, it does feel greasy to me. I used it all over the body (I also have the 30 spf) and it tends to cause breakout on my chest and shoulders. It's...

    About reviewer (173 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

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