Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense SPF 30

Paula's Choice

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3.7

30 reviews
50%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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Active Ingredients: Oxybenzone 4; Avobenzone 3; Homosalate 7; and Octocrylene 2; (sunscreen agents).Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol (slip agent), Silica (absorbent), Cetyl Dimethicone (silicone-based emollient), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate (absorbent/thickener), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder (water-binding agent), Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Phospholipids (cell-communicating ingredient), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant enzyme), Adenosine (cell-communicating ingredient), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Bisabolol (anti-irritant), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (antioxidant/anti-irritant plant extract), Colloidal Oatmeal (plant-based anti-irritant), Panthenol (skin-conditioning agent), Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract (anti-irritant), Acrylate/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (film-forming agent), Titanium Dioxide (opacifying agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Steareth-21, Steareth-2, Polysorbate 20 (emulsifiers), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Sorbic Acid (preservative).

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    5.0
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    fragranceskincarelover

    3 years ago

    This is my favorite sunscreen moisturizer from Paula's Choice. The Skin Balancing line is great for combo/oily skin. I have oily skin that occasionally breaks out. This works beautifully. It...

    About reviewer (915 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Heloookittaay

    7 years ago

    Good option for combination to oily skin. But you have to blend quick or you will have white streaks. Other con is that its not hydrating at all. So i recommend putting a serum under it.

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    limerence

    8 years ago

    Best sunscreen I've used so far. Sinks right in and becomes a part of you. Sheer, matte, perfecting.

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Melijacks

    8 years ago

    This is my favorite warm month summer sunscreen when my skin is oily in the t-zone. It is very runny and you need to shake it before opening, IMO. It soaks into the skin quickly, dries with no cast...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Koko06

    8 years ago

    ******** Edited September 9th 2016: I don't use this product anymore. It was just too drying and irritating. This doesn't change the fact that this is still an OK sunscreen that I would recommend...

    About reviewer (74 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    missmelanierose

    8 years ago

    I should have read the reviews before buying this. The texture is thin, but doesn't sink in quickly. It stings my face, smells like sunscreen, and is overall unpleasant to use.

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    AshaP

    9 years ago

    Pros Effective Protection Non-comedogenic Not Greasy Rubs In Well UVA/UVB Protection Cons Stings eyes Best Uses Daily Use I've been on a quest for...

    About reviewer (163 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Seattlemama

    9 years ago

    I begrudgingly write this rave review, as I have grown to loathe Paula Begoun (not her products). This was an impulse buy when I was at Pharmaca (one of my favorite little shops in my neighborhood...

    About reviewer (556 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Juno77

    9 years ago

    Update: This has become my HG chemical sunscreen. I have oily, acne prone skin, and this doesn't exacerbate oiliness, or alter the matte finish of my foundations. In fact I think this has some oil...

    About reviewer (536 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Griffin13

    9 years ago

    Why I will not repurchase, -Stings my eyes if I accidentally get a trace of it, not to mention it will sting my under-eye area -very liquid-ey/runny -other options for similar cost, not to...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    LucyLastName

    9 years ago

    I've been using this sunscreen every day for the last year (or more). I highly recommend it to anyone with oily or normal skin. Here are a few things to keep in mind though. Pros: Light...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Fair-Medium

    HairRed

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    bonbonbonbon

    9 years ago

    I got this sun screen as a sample. At first, I feel that the texture of this sunscreen is a little thick. But after being absorbed by the skin, it actually feels pretty light. This sunscreen is...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Other

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    Lindo

    10 years ago

    The texture is lovely but it stings around my eyes, that can't be a good sign. I won't be buying this again.

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    lledrithdu

    10 years ago

    This product is great for oily skin as far as coverage is concerned. It goes on nicely, keeps oil at bay, but also isn't too drying. It does work really nicely on my face, never breaks me out,...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Horny

    10 years ago

    I love this sunscreen! I wanted something that had antioxidants and a decent sunscreen in one, and this fitted the bill perfectly! I usually use physical sunscreens as my skin is extremely...

    About reviewer (201 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    silviasandy

    10 years ago

    Really great moisturiser with sunscreen! Doesn't irritate my skin at all and it help balance my oily nose. I just don't like the watery texture that makes it hard to put on my finger before...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jhenley

    10 years ago

    This is a great daily moisturizer for Oily skin. I previously used the Hydralight Shine-Free Mineral Complex SPF 30, but it left a white cast on my face (especially in my beard), so I didn't love...

    About reviewer (470 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Eire1

    10 years ago

    I found this similiar to the sunscreen in the:' PC4MEN' line. The only differences between the two being was that this is slightly more moisturizing and does not have a distinct smell of aloe. This...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Magapurna

    10 years ago

    I like the consistency of this moisturizer and the fact that it sinks in completely and looks fairly matte. BUT it burns/stings like crazy and makes my face go red! I don't know why - I haven't had...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairGrey, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Lindo

    11 years ago

    This is my HG-sunscreen. I've never had any good experience with suncreens, either they leave a nasty white cast and I look grey or they're just sticky and thick but this.. this pc sunscreen is the...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlack

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