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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    bethgsiegel

    17 years ago

    I have very oily skin, even though I have recently moved to the arid desert! This moisturizer went on very smoothly, dried quickly and seemed to mattify my oil slicks (most of the way). I really...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    theroxywave

    18 years ago

    This definitely causes breakouts because of the comedogenic wheat germ oil inside. The silicones inside may be a culprit too. It does moisturize quite well, though. Leaves a velvety feeling....

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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    habibti

    18 years ago

    I tried this product on two different occasions, over a month apart. Both times, my skin became irritated with breakouts and peely skin that lasted for days. I actually had to use a cortisone cream...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    iberian

    18 years ago

    I like this. I use it as an eye cream and it's not greasy or emollient, just nice and smoothly matte, so it doesn't cause milia and it wears very well under makeup. I have dry, but *very*...

    About reviewer (194 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    UTgirl

    18 years ago

    This product would have received a "5" from me if it had spf. I still really like it because it is gentle, lightweight, and fragrance free. It doesn't break my skin out yet takes care of the dry...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jayneking

    18 years ago

    This is great stuff! Loaded with antioxidants, fragrance free, and very gentle. I have normal to dryish skin so this goes on under my sunscreen for a little extra moisture- probably perfect...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    aquamaniac

    18 years ago

    I generally like Paula's Products, but this didn't really do much for me. In the winter, my t-zone is oily - but the top layer is very dry & flakey. I was hoping this was the solution to...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Flitter

    18 years ago

    This stuff is perfection for me. I have oily, break out prone skin, which still needs moisture, esp. in winter. What a pain right? Well yes! But it is much easier to handle with this stuff. It...

    About reviewer (76 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    baxter78

    18 years ago

    This is my HG facial moisturizer!! Works perfectly for my combination, acne-prone skin. Love the texture and how it makes my skin feel so smooth.

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Other, Not Sure

    HairRed, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    tabledancer

    18 years ago

    AWESOME. Have been using for 6 weeks on my oily, breakout-prone, yet easily flaky skin along with Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Cleanser, SB Toner, 1% BHA gel (every other night or so), and...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    goofyhusky

    18 years ago

    This moisturizer works for my face and has become my must-have. Unlike other people who have reaction to it, my really sensitive and combination skin has no problem at all, and once it dries, it...

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    normajeane73

    18 years ago

    This was just the right moisutizer for my skin. Makes the flakey, dry patches feel soft and refreshed, yet not adding any more oil to my T-zone. My skin feels soft and matte. Love it!

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    KitsonKate

    18 years ago

    I wanted this product to help with my oily t-zone and dry patches everywhere else, but it didn't do a thing. I used it as a primer, but it's iffy as a primer. Just couldn't find use for it in my...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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    ISpendAllMyHubbysMoney

    18 years ago

    I am quite impressed with Paula's line and books, but this product confuses me. It contains Wheat Germ Oil, which is well known for being highly comedogenic. I bought this without reading the...

    About reviewer (87 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    MMarie

    18 years ago

    Paula has wonderful products, plain and simple. There is no fancy packaging but there is no fancy price either. I have very oily and sensitive skin and that is a difficult combination to find...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    happy_blackbird

    18 years ago

    I do admit to having fairly sensitive skin, but this irritated my face terribly. Sunk in on with a dry finish, but within the hours, my face was burning and then felt raw for two days. Not the...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    idegosuperego

    18 years ago

    My skin is oddly sensitive, dermatitis prone -- lots of things irritate it, including this stuff! Feel like this would be a great product if my skin could tolerate it.

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    Emma13

    18 years ago

    This product irritated my skin. I put it on and it made my face go red although I didn't _feel_ anything. I'm not sure what ingredient caused this reaction. It's a shame because Paula's products...

    About reviewer (659 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    zila

    18 years ago

    This product caused breakouts and irritation. I tend to be sensitive to butylene glycol, but, on the other hand, my skin generally loves silicones, so I tried this even though the glycol was 4th...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    espyh

    18 years ago

    This is my favorite mositurizer EVER!!! I use it with the AHA 8%, and my skin feels smoother than I've ever felt it before. This gel is perfect for my oily skin. No breakouts, not too shiny,...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

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