Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel

Paula's Choice

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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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    5.0
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    GreenEyes85

    17 years ago

    I am in love with this moisturizer! I have tried most of Paula's line and this will remain a staple in my routine for sure. I have oily skin that is prone to breakouts if I use the wrong products,...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    MaMaMarisa

    17 years ago

    I'm acne-prone/normal/dry in the winter. This works well for skin types who don't need TONS of moisture. The consistency is a clear gel. It does not feel greasy. It drys very matte.. leaving no...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    InColor

    17 years ago

    This is a great LIGHT moisturizer. It leaves a velvety soft matte finish and does not cause breakouts..However, I felt that during the canadian cold winter months..the hydration aspect of the gel...

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jamaica57

    17 years ago

    This is my favorite moisturizer for summertime. It is not enough in the colder months, but when it's warm out, this is the one for me. It gives just enough moisture, but doesn't make me greasy or...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    julia_s

    17 years ago

    This is definitely the best moisturizer I have tried: it gives very light moisture and a calming/soothing effect while leaving a silky matte finish that is wonderful to use as a primer under liquid...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

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    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    lilorchid82

    17 years ago

    I know that the antioxidants are supposed to be good for your skin, but moisture-wise...meh. I didn't see any difference in my skin.

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    Hawko

    17 years ago

    This gel gives my oily forehead a little "slip" to cushion the liquid foundation. I just don't like that bare skin feeling. However, it soon disappeared, other than that, I don't see any...

    About reviewer (778 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    helloitsio

    17 years ago

    I just used a sample. Initially I was surprised with the silky feeling of my skin after applying the gel. However, it didn't provide enough moisture (I'm following the Daniel Kern regimen). I...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    redkitty7

    17 years ago

    I liked it at first then realized it was not absorbing into my skin. Not a bad product as it didn't break me out but it didn't moisturize at all.

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    gingerc

    17 years ago

    I have oily skin. In the summer I need no moisturizer. But come fall/winter I need a little something. The Skin Balancing Moisture Gel does a great job on my skin. I use a little after my...

    About reviewer (85 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    msommerlund

    17 years ago

    This is my HG moisturizer. I've used it for years, and I still can't believe how soft it makes my skin feel. It doesn't make my skin break out or feel the slightest bit greasy, and I love that it...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    ontheborder

    17 years ago

    This is an okay moisturizer. it didn't break me out which is good. It was way too light for my skin though. I imagine this would work best for really oily complexions. My skin tone is pretty...

    About reviewer (200 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Other

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    faireyfantom

    17 years ago

    This moisturizer would be okay for summer. The problem is that although makeup applies beautifully over this moisturizer, it looks horendous in a couple of hours. Acts like Clinique's Pore...

    About reviewer (284 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    mitulove

    17 years ago

    I really like the feel and consistency of this gel. It never feels oily but is a great moisturizer. I wish the packaging were a bit more elegant, perhaps in a pump bottle but I suppose for the...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    katisha

    17 years ago

    Feels a bit like a mask, kind of heavy on the face initially. I like the velvety, non-greasy finish but it makes my skin feel a bit blocked, as if it has a clear film over it. Having said that,...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairOther

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    SilverChez

    17 years ago

    I love this product! It has the light texture of a foundation primer and provides a light dose of moisture (perfect for my oily skin). For those who have normal or dry skin types this def. wouldn't...

    About reviewer (47 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    Zubbi

    17 years ago

    I love Paula's Choice products but can't use this. I have combination skin and this makes my skin super dry....very strange. Usually I'm a little oily but when I wear this my face feels like a...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    ziggy_medusa

    17 years ago

    Me: Slightly oily, very sensitive skin - OSNT - prone to dehydration. I dont know what happened with this gel. I used it for a few weeks and everything seemed fine and dandy but I started to notice...

    About reviewer (145 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    XcolorMEc0utureX

    17 years ago

    Bleh, why do I always come across the suckiest products?! I used this for about 1 year, I even bought 2 bottles ahead of time. Now I`m stuck with one, not used, and non returnable apparently....

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    chattykathy

    17 years ago

    I've been using this on and off for over a year so I can accurately say that for me, this is a holy grail product. I have dry-ish skin most of the time but in the warmer months it becomes slightly...

    About reviewer (418 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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