Pure Mineral Sunscreen SPF15

Paula's Choice

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3.4

47 reviews
57%
would repurchase
3.5/5
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Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 6.36%; Zinc Oxide 2.19% (sunscreen agents). Other Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone (silicones used as skin conditioning and suspending agents for the sunscreen agents), Methylpropanediol (slip agent), PEG-10 Dimethicone (silicone), Glycerin (water-binding agent), PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (water resisting agent), Alumina (thickener), Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer (water resisting agent), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (antioxidants/soothing agents), Methicone (skin conditioning agent), Butylene Glycol (solvent), Sodium Chloride (stabilizer), Magnesium Sulfate (thickener), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben (all preservatives).

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    5.0
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    girlndocs

    12 years ago

    Well, I am in love. For context, I've spent a year wearing only Vanicream spf60 (very heavy, sticky and oily) because it was literally the only sunscreen I'd found that didn't give me a painful...

    About reviewer (282 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesGray

    4.0
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    jles

    12 years ago

    For someone looking for a mineral only sunscreen this may be just right for you. I have been please with several aspects of this sunscreen but will have to use it with caution...as I will explain....

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Walko

    13 years ago

    Another great product from Paula. This is a great sunscreen and its not greasy and can be use around the eyes.I don,t find it hard to remove at all as some reviewers are saying. I just wash my...

    About reviewer (236 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairOther

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    KylesBeguiles928

    13 years ago

    I give kudos to Paula for creating a mineral-based sunscreen in a lightweight base with no added irritants The fragrance-free lotion has a unique aroma that is kind of interesting - not foul, not...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    atlas84

    13 years ago

    I bought this sunscreen to use on my arms in the summer time. It goes on pretty smooth but leaves a bit of a white cast that goes away after you allow time for the sunscreen to set. Not sure how...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    doublejoy

    13 years ago

    I absolutely love this product and am stunned by the low rating (seems like the older reviews were low - did PC reformulate?). Anyway, I have mild rosacea on the top of my cheekbones. Most...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    LizWords

    14 years ago

    I like this. It's very moisturizing so I only use it on days when my skin is dry and/or sensitive. I find most lotion based mineral sunscreens to be on the heavier side, that's the trade off,...

    About reviewer (290 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Deanna2

    14 years ago

    I've used this sunscreen for a least a couple of years now. I apply it right after my shower while my skin is slightly damp and I've had no problems with a white cast. By the time I'm ready to...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    Tpot

    14 years ago

    Have used this for almost a year, it's fragrance free, goes on matte, is easy to apply and stays put till I wash it off at night. I use it all over, even near my eyes and it doesn't smart at all,...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Trilliana

    14 years ago

    Love it - one of the best sunscreens out there. There's just a hint of a white cast to the skin which has to be blended out. Mine is most prominent near the hairline. With the mattifying serum...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    signsoflife

    14 years ago

    While I have oily, acne-prone skin and this sunscreen says it's for normal to very dry skin, I did not have problems with breakouts while using this sunscreen. In fact, I liked the formulation very...

    About reviewer (364 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    karolussen

    14 years ago

    Love it - one of the best sunscreens out there. There's just a hint of a white cast to the skin which has to be blended out. Mine is most prominent near the hairline. With the mattifying serum...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    hesperus

    14 years ago

    I have bought this sunscreen solely for use around my eyes, since I can't tolerate chemical sunscreen in that area. I have acne-prone, oily skin so I wouldn't dare use this on the rest of my face....

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    marnie7

    15 years ago

    It's just way too full of silicones for me. I hate that feeling of product sitting on top of the skin, rather than absorbing and so I tend to stay away from products laden with silicones. I will...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

    HairOther

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    4.0
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    ritamac

    15 years ago

    Well, this is not bad. Doesn't whiten my face too much, doesn't seem to irritate and yes, although the SPF15 isn't super high, it's fine for the endless dull days we have in the UK winter. I do...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    Mollybad

    15 years ago

    Price increase warning: Paula's Choice has significantly raised the prices of its product samples while SIGNIFICANTLY reducing their size. If you're thinking about taking these with you on a trip,...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    janet1028

    15 years ago

    Is it so hard to make a lightweight, reasonably-priced mineral sunscreen? Yep, I guess it is. This is okay...but it is only SPF 15 and even Paula says that it isn't adequate. Like many of us, I...

    About reviewer (426 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    Safin

    15 years ago

    The first time I found out about Paula and read her books, I thought all my skin and cosmetics problems would be solved. Because a woman who knows so much about cosmetics and their ingredients...

    About reviewer (204 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    trshafer

    15 years ago

    This is marketed for normal to very dry skin, but it's not even close to moisturizing enough for my dry skin. Within a few days of using it, my skin was flaking badly. I started using CeraVe cream...

    About reviewer (102 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    donna01010

    16 years ago

    Finally, a physical sunscreen that is not tinted. It has a slight white cast but I dont mind. If you have oily skin you wont like this. This is very moisturizing. It is a bit difficult to spread...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

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