Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel

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3.8

246 reviews
63%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclomethicone (silicones/slip agents), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, (slip and water-binding agents) Laminaria Saccharina (Seaweed) Extract (water-binding agent), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (antioxidants), Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil (emollient plant oil/lubricant), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E/antioxidant), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3/cell-communicating ingredient), Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone (silicones/slip agents), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (licorice/anti-irritant), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C/antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids (water-binding agents), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), Isohexadecane (emulsifier), Panthenol (Vitamin B5/water-binding agent), Propylene Glycol (slip agent), Sodium Carbomer (gel-based thickener), Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (film-forming/water-binding agent), Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (silicone film-forming agent), Polysorbate 80 (thickener), Hydroxyethylcellulose(gel-based thickener), Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben (all preservatives).

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    2.0
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    judibean

    12 years ago

    I tried a sample of this and won't be purchasing the full version. It is too silicone-heavy for me. Also, based on the way it spreads, it feels like I would need to use a lot to cover my entire...

    About reviewer (77 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    xding78

    12 years ago

    I've been using this product for a few months right now. I use this moisturizer before I put on sun block or other emollient. It's fast-absorbing and its smooth texture + mattifying finish make...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    mapn

    13 years ago

    I’ve been using several samples of the Skin Balancing Moisture Gel, and I’ve been very pleased. Enough to consider purchasing the full size tube. While I’m not the biggest fan of the gel formula,...

    About reviewer (688 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    bebe7

    13 years ago

    I like this gel because it is very light weight. I have oily, clog prone skin. I only use this at night because it doesn't have any SPF. It sinks in very fast and dries quickly. I don't feel like I...

    About reviewer (191 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kloghopper

    13 years ago

    I love this gel. It is a great way to moisturize my oily skin. It sinks into my skin easily and feels weightless. I have purchased this for many years.. During the day i use this with neutrogena...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    ShineeBee

    13 years ago

    For a product that specially formulated for oily skin, it is not oil-free. Even so, it is still not moisturizing enough. I have combination skins with a very oily t-zone. However with only one...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lizzea

    13 years ago

    My favourite moisturizer ever! Even acne prone skin like mine needs moisture and this is seriously soft and a beautiful texture. A little goes a long way too!

    About reviewer (283 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    erin1025

    13 years ago

    I love this for my combination, acne-prone skin. It makes my skin nice and soft without being greasy. I have never even used a moisturizer before because my skin is normally so oily, but this one...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    lindsayloohoo

    13 years ago

    I am the target consumer for this product (normal, combo, oily) and I will never buy a full-sized version. I prefer the Resist moisturizers for light moisturization, which are packed with more good...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    atlas84

    14 years ago

    I bought this to use as a night-time moisturizer to use in conjunction with Retin-A Micro to help alleviate the dryness and flakiness one gets from prescription retinoids. It does a great job! It...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    LizWords

    14 years ago

    UPDATE: I'm bumping this up a lippy. Now that the humid weather is here I've been turning to this more and more and have to say I'm really liking it, it provides just enough moisture for me but is...

    About reviewer (290 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    bebe_girl

    14 years ago

    a very good daily moisturizer for normal to oily skin. it's light and absorbs very easily. hence, no greasiness at all. perfect underneath makeup. unfortunately, not moisturizing enough for the...

    About reviewer (483 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    emge27

    14 years ago

    This is a solid moisturizer. It didn't break me out or make my skin worse, but it didn't really improve it much either. It moisturies quite well and has a pleasant, silky silicony texture that...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    justcallmed

    14 years ago

    For someone with oily skin like me, I love that it leaves me feeling very balanced and not greasy after using it. I don't think it works well as a primer (don't know why but Paula's products have a...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    basmah

    14 years ago

    I bought this moisturizer because I was going to Southeast Asia for several months and I knew that my skin would get a lot oilier in the hot and humid weather. I like this moisturizer when my skin...

    About reviewer (107 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    MackMimiMommy

    14 years ago

    This is a thick gel moisturizer that comes in a small tube that sits upside down so that product is always ready to come out. I really wanted to like the product, but I've ended up using it as a...

    About reviewer (116 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    littlesarah

    14 years ago

    Horrible... Tried this on two different days, 6 months apart, and the after both of those 2 random days, during different seasons... I got dermatitis. Paula, I would rather use the products that...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    kjb1689

    14 years ago

    This is a nice, light moisturizer. Unfortunately, it isn't moisturizing enough for me for a night moisturizer, and since it doesn't have SPF I won't wear it in the day. I'm sure it would be a great...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    TheRedDeluge

    15 years ago

    I have to say, after a long time of trying different moisturizers, I am really excited to have found this product. I typically have oily skin, especially in the summer. But lately I have been...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    valentynka

    15 years ago

    PROS texture - very light gel, great for oily/combo skin mostly excellent ingredients, NO irritants&fragrance CONS rather wet finish for me - have to wait 20 min bef applying anything...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

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