Super Antioxidant Concentrate [DISCONTINUED]

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3.5

227 reviews
62%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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Cyclopentasiloxane, Polydimethylsiloxane (silicone slip agents), Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil (non-volatile plant oil), Camellia Olefiera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Extract, Lupinus Albus (Lupine) Seed Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Extract (antioxidants), Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract (anti-irritant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (anti-irritant), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocotrienols (stabilized, vitamin-based antioxidants), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).

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    5.0
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    mary_ln

    15 years ago

    When I first started using this I thought it was too greasy. But after some time I realized that initial greasy feeling soon went away, leaving a nice smooth feel. I have only recently discovered...

    About reviewer (59 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    whythankyou

    16 years ago

    I hate the feeling of this stuff, it's so thick! It feels like I'm rubbing honey or syrup on my face. I also broke out in the corners of my nose where this stuff kinda collects. On the positive...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    dpenn

    16 years ago

    I hadn't tried the original formulation, so I can't comment on that, but I love the current product. I don't know much of what antioxidants do exactly, but I think it's more preventative than...

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

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    GulieQ

    16 years ago

    I LOVED the original formulation of this product! It left my skin silky, smooth, and gorgeous in the mornings (after using it the night before). I am running out of the 'old formula' samples i'd...

    About reviewer (98 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily, Fair

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    5.0
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    mistermark

    16 years ago

    Paula finally gets it right with this 2009 `New and improved formula.` I was shocked at how bad the 2007 version of this product was and I never ordered it due to the lousy concentration and type...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Medium

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    5.0
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    ca_sent_beau

    16 years ago

    Reviewing this product won't be easy since there are three different products masquerading under the same name Super Antioxidant Concentrate! Which version should I be rating? I've used only the...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    fancyxamy

    16 years ago

    based on the ingredients given by the previous reviewer for the "new and improved" formula, i believe im using the "old and outdated" formula, haha. either way, i really like this serum i...

    About reviewer (209 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Andio

    16 years ago

    NEW AND IMPROVED FORMULA...I love this! I've had this for three days and I am loving this. It has everthing that skinceuticals C E Ferulic has and much more! What a buy!!! I will update after a...

    About reviewer (167 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlue

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    curly26

    16 years ago

    not sure what to think. don't like the texture and the feel on the skin, BUT my skin is nicer ain the morning because of it

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    5.0
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    Shadowline

    16 years ago

    There have already been a lot of reviews talking about the various benefits of the ingredients. Now that I have been using this product, I'll just give me overall impression. The color and...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    vdn

    16 years ago

    not sure about this one. Feels quite thick. Some breakouts afterwards? Continue to use on my neck though.

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    rmyeung

    16 years ago

    It broke me out! I had been acne-free for almost two years. Once I started adding this product into my skin care routine, I got huge cysts that have been taking forever to heal. I have a strong...

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    5.0
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    creissant

    16 years ago

    This serum is really helping to make a difference on my face, neck and chest. In conjunction with PC's skin recovery cleanser and 1% BHA lotion, this serum seems to be helping to even out my skin...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairSilver

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    dogsinfl

    16 years ago

    I have tried many primers, and truly hate the silicone ones like Smashbox on my oily/combo skin. I thought this was a nighttime skin care treatment, but it feels like silicone primer to me so I...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBrunette

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    kimorris

    16 years ago

    This didn't do anything for my skin. It wasn't very moisturising as I always had to apply another moisturiser on top of it after it dried. Although initially greasy when applied, it absorbed into...

    About reviewer (256 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Kinky, Coarse

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    5.0
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    agl112

    16 years ago

    I've been using Paula's Choice products for several years now and I credit them with clearing up my skin completely. At 45, my skin looks better than it did when I was in my twenties - clear, even...

    About reviewer (178 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

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    melovesmakeup

    16 years ago

    This broke me up in the most horrrible cycsts that I still am recovering from. I now have horrible red marks that will take months to heal and my skin looks bad! I wish I hadn't tired it!

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    GRUDGRIME

    17 years ago

    II waited to review this until I was done with the whole tube so I could report any results. I really dont have much to say except I didn't like the way it felt on my skin (greasy), I didn't see...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    HairBrown

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    SavvyChic

    17 years ago

    This product left a light shine to my face and it made me break out (I haven't changed any other products I was using or add anything else new) so this isn't a repurchase. I saw on Paula's website...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

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    GreenEyes85

    17 years ago

    Definitely a no-no for oily skin. I will be trying the Mattifying Antioxidant Concentrate with SPF 15 next (it's actually being shipped to me right now, so I'll review it when I get a chance to use...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

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