72%
would repurchase
4.4/5
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description

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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10 years ago

Amazing sunscreen. A little pricey, but definitely worth it. For a physical sunscreen, or just a sunscreen in general, this is incredibly cosmetically elegant. It goes on so light, no white cast,...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen



5.0
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10 years ago

Resident PC-fan here! Used the products for 10+ years - NOT affiliated!!! I had been using the PC Skin Recovery SPF as my HG but my skin has been more combo lately and, I felt like I was...

About reviewer (112 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

My new favorite sunscreen. As a medium brown skinned woman, I've had a bit of a tortured relationship with sunscreen. Yes, I know I need to wear it to protect my Retin-A/AHA/BHA -sensitized skin,...

About reviewer (164 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I have dry skin and I don't like the feel of sunscreen on my face, nor the smell of sunscreen that is supposed to be unscented. I was using the Resist Cellular Defense SPF 25, but I could still...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

This is a really nice, effective sunscreen for normal to oily skin. My skin tends to be on the normal to dry range so this sunscreen tends to be a bit drying (definitely no shine or oil!) and it...

About reviewer (113 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairOther, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

I suffer from dry skin above my lips and jawline, so I use this on top of kora organics rosehip oil and it's the perfect combination. It's dries up matte and makes my face appear brighter. It's...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesOther


4.0
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11 years ago

Where has this been all my life? Paula's Choice products are either hit or miss for me and this is definitely a HIT - It's the best moisturizer/sunscreen combo I've tried by far. The texture is...

About reviewer (103 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack


4.0
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11 years ago

Probably the best mineral sunscreen I've tried in the past 5 years, especially considering I have oily/combo skin and the majority of mineral sunscreens SPF 30 and over are thick, feel tacky, ball...

About reviewer (251 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

Definitely my HG sunscreen product! I wear this over a light gel moisturizer and it has not been overly drying like other physical sunscreens I have tried out in the winter. It also doesn't feel...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

UPDATE 12/30/2015 - I recently tried this product again and after using it consistently for over a month, I'm happy to report NO breakouts or other issues. My skin has become considerably less...

About reviewer (377 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Other, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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11 years ago

I love Paula's Choice products, but this one is not for me. It was aimed at people with my skin type, but didn't work out. I have oily to combination skin (more oily during summer) and I've been...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

I am on the fence with this product. On the one side, if you look for a physical sunscreen based solely on zinc oxide that does not turn your face into an oily mess and do not mind the fact that it...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairOther

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

I think the actual name is RESIST Super-Light Daily Defense SPF 30, so perhaps the name on the packaging was adjusted, but this is definitely the same product. The active SPF ingredient is 13%...

About reviewer (835 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

I love this stuff! I am NC25 with combination skin. This actually gives me lightweight coverage which I was surprised by (it just evens my skin tone a bit), and the colour is a good match for me....

About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

This is my current everyday facial sunscreen. My other favorite facial sunscreen, UNT UV Total SPF 50+ (see my review) is probably more UVA protective than this, but I have to order from overseas,...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

Easily the best sunscreen I've used, and my favourite Paula's Choice product so far! I was really excited to learn about this new SPF, as it targets my skin-type exactly. There's very few...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

This is hands down the BEST sunscreen I have ever used. Its a must try if you have sensitive, combo, oily or acne prone skin. Those with very dry skin will probably not like this unless they...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


2.0
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11 years ago

I am disappointed with this moisturizer, although clearly it's not suited to my skin. This is very light and very matte. I find it's quite drying to my skin, and that I need something richer,...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

First off, this sunscreen is not supposed to be the type of sunscreen I should use. The description for this sunscreen explicitly states it is for oily to combination skin, whereas I have dry skin....

About reviewer (324 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

FABULOUS. Honestly, this is the sunscreen I've been waiting for. It is light, matte, sheer, and comfortable to wear. All I know is, in my experience, a mineral based sunscreen works more...

About reviewer (73 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen