72%
would repurchase
4.4/5
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ingredients

Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 13% (broad-spectrum sunscreen agent). Other Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane (silicone slip agent), PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone (silicone-based thickener), Dimethicone Crosspolymer (silicone suspending agent), PEG-12 Dimethicone (silicone-based thickener), Resveratrol, Quercetin, Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidants), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Adenosine (cell-communicating ingredient), Lauroyl Lysine (skin-conditioning agent), Bisabolol (anti-irritant), Trihydroxystearin (thickener), Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract (anti-irritant), Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract (antioxidant), Haemstococcus Pluvialis Extract (astaxanthin/antioxidant), Hydrolyzed Corn Starch (thickener/mattifying agent), Polysorbate 80 (emulsifier), Hydrolyzed Silica (thickener/mattifying agent), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (silicone-based binding agent), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient thickener), Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate (texture enhancer), Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol (preservatives), Sodium Chloride (stabilizer), Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol (preservatives), Iron Oxides (natural pigment).

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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9 years ago

Wow. This is an exceptional physical sunscreen - for all skin types. There is no shine or white cast, it's not drying, and it's non irritating and hasn't caused any breakouts. Oh, and when I use...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen



2.0
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9 years ago

I really wanted to love this sunscreen, and I did for a while, but whenever I use this consistently I get tiny bumps all over my skin. It's great for oily skin because it dries to a matte finish,...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

Fast-forward a year....I need to change this review. It was another Paula's Choice product that destroyed my skin--Resist Barrier Repair containing Retinol. The Resist Super-Light Daily Wrinkle...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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9 years ago

my HG for winter it.s just perfect for my oily/combination, acne prone , sensitive skin to bad it.s just spf 30 the only problem i have with it it.s that tint kinda shows on my fair face but i...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

I have super oily skin and I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this sunscreen!! I prefer mineral sunscreens because they are way less irritating, but they are usually pretty shiny. But this is matte! How did they...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


2.0
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9 years ago

Ugh. I used this about a year ago. Not a pleasant memory. It was soooo drying for my skin. Like kind of greasy looking at first but then it somehow sucked all the moisture out of my skin. And it...

About reviewer (338 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel


4.0
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9 years ago

I'm quite surprised that so many people with various skin types like this because in my experience this is only suitable for people with oily skin. Physical sunscreens suck out the moisture from my...

About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen


4.0
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10 years ago

This is in the sunscreen category on here, but I use this as a primer, after my serum. The fact that it contains sunscreen is great because it gets 2 jobs done in one! I have really oily skin...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

I tried a sample of this and the next day ordered the full size. It evens out your skin tone just a tad and has a matte finish. I have very sensitive, acne prone skin and have been using this for a...

About reviewer (79 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


4.0
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10 years ago

I have combination skin with some very oily patches and some very dry patches. This product did not work at all on the dry patches: it highlighted flaky skin really badly. On the oily parts of my...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


3.0
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10 years ago

Nope this started breaking me out and I can't handle the dry clay face feel. It also does not work well with makeup over it. I am very sorry I bought a back-up tube of this. I've come around...

About reviewer (1680 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

I've been using this product for almost a week now. I hardly ever write reviews...UNLESS, I find the most amazing product!!! I have melasma and have been on the hunt for the perfect moisturizer...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

Just bought this a few days ago and I'm a covert! I used to use the Biore aqua SPF but that started to dry out my skin and I decided to turn back to trust Paula's choice for a sunscreen....

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

It's probably the only sunscreen I will ever use because it's simply the best. If you prefer mineral sunscreens, there are no other sunscreens to match the quality of this one. Think of it like a...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

Pros - The tint isn't obtrusive. It isn't quite on the level of a BB cream. Instead, it is meant to prevent the "white cast" that otherwise comes with mineral sunscreens - and I actually love the...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

For me, this is the same as a BB or CC. The color is a good match and all I do is apply powder (Flower PP1, Prestige in Wheat, or Nuance in Light/Medium) when this has been brushed on. I am an NW20...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

I really enjoy this as a daytime moisturizer/SPF over any serum and under a light foundation. It's lightweight and blends in easily. It's slightly tinted and leaves a clean matt finish with no...

About reviewer (135 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


2.0
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10 years ago

I got a sample and wanted to love this, but it's just not right for me. I mostly like what's in it (and what's not in it) but it leaves a scummy type coating on my skin and clung to a few dry...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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10 years ago

I have tried and loved Paula's products so when it was time to replace my daily use sunscreen, I checked out Paula. I wanted something with a high-enough SPF for Florida and lucky for me I don't...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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10 years ago

I am very conflicted on this sunscreen. I wish it had higher UVA protection like French or Asian sunscreens (but I blame the FDA for that, not Paula's Choice). HOWEVER, everything else about this...

About reviewer (90 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown