Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense SPF 30

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3.7

30 reviews
50%
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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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    emily0212

    11 years ago

    I know Paula says Rosaceans should not use chemical sunscreens but I hate all of her physical sunscreens. They contain too much titanium dioxide and make me break out in big pustules all over my...

    About reviewer (173 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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    missericacourt

    11 years ago

    I tried a few samples in this moisturizer. When I started using it, my initial thoughts were that I didn't like it. I found the product pretty runny, and it was super white and streaky on my face....

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

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    hpunkinway

    11 years ago

    This Skin-balancing SPF is just like applying water to your face! It is probably my favorite SPF moisturizer by Paula Begoun. While it does not seem to absorb facial oils during the day as her...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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    Tindra78

    11 years ago

    My skin: hormonal acne, enlarged pores, melasma, acne scars. I need a really light daily sunscreen for my hyperpigmentation, and received a few samples of this. Pros: - This is feathery...

    About reviewer (222 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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    HWL

    11 years ago

    It's not perfect, but it's been reformulated and there is no grit. They made the beads smaller and you can't find them. It goes on like a very thin lotion and dries almost instantly. Hard to tell...

    About reviewer (152 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBlue

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    nikki2212

    11 years ago

    My skin is sensitive, blemish prone, has rosacea, is very fair and prone to burning, with an oily/dry combination skin. Pro's: -The texture is matte. -Just enough moisture for an oily,...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

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    SkinSense78

    11 years ago

    UPDATE & EDIT: After some months of using this with absolutely no problem (and all the comments below apply) this sunscreen started to really burn when I applied it. My skin became wildly...

    About reviewer (73 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    steelcitygal

    11 years ago

    Ok first off, I love PC products, but this formula is just awful. The "gritty" silica in this is an absolute nightmare to work with. Customer Service recommends rubbing the formula between your...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

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    33Lisa

    11 years ago

    Pretty stoked to finally be able to use an spf 30 on my face! Most standard spf30 sunscreens are far too greasy/comedongenic for my skin. I mix it with my moisturiser on days that I'm likely be hit...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

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    Pyxxeestyx

    11 years ago

    I really like this... I added this product because it's not the same as the spf 15 version that has been discontinued. It's one of the only SS I have tried that doesn't have alcohol, and I can...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

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