DEFENSE Antioxidant Pore Purifier

Paula's Choice

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3.2

18 reviews
50%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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Water, Propanediol (solvent/hydration), Butylene Glycol (texture enhancer/hydration), Ethoxydiglycol (solvent), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Ascorbyl Glucoside (vitamin C/antioxidant), Panthenol (hydration), Salicylic Acid (exfoliant), Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing), Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (skin-brightening), Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Ceramide NP (skin-replenishing/restoring), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract (antioxidants), Niacinamide (skin-restoring), Phytic Acid, Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidants), Adenosine (skin-restoring), Ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10/antioxidant), Calendula Officinalis (English Marigold) Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract (skin-soothing agents), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin-replenishing), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Centella Asiatica Extract (antioxidant/skin-soothing), Sucrose Stearate (emulsifier), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Carbomer (texture enhancer), Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate (chelating agent), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Caprylyl Glycol (emollient), Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate (emulsifiers), Hydroxyethylcellulose (texture enhancer), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol (preservatives).

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    4.0
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    Redwings11

    a year ago

    I didn't think I'd like this product as much as I do but it is very effective at keeping sebaceous filaments from being visible on my chin area. I like the combination of ingredients in it and...

    About reviewer (1140 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    ziggymama

    a year ago

    I have very sensitive skin that tends to overreact to anything drying (such as BHA or azelaic acid). I got the sample size of this to try it out. My chin gets clogged easily, plus is prone to...

    About reviewer (261 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairSilver, Curly, Medium

    EyesGray

    1.0
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    katwalker

    5 years ago

    this product is a combo of azelaic acid, vitamin C, BHA, and a variety of antioxidants. The vitamin C is in the form of ascorbyl glucoside, which is gentler but less potent than L-AA (good news for...

    About reviewer (326 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Benjaminjohnson

    5 years ago

    This product evened out my skin tone instantly , it calmed my redness and I noticed that marks on my face had faded by the next morning . It feels weightless on skin and is super gentle , I’m...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    admilly101

    5 years ago

    I’m not sure if I am trying the same product as everyone else, because I LOVED this. I ordered the sample size from the website first and ordered the full size the next day. I wasn’t expecting much...

    About reviewer (204 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Evablue87

    5 years ago

    My skin: dry sensitive flaky I received this as a free full size gift during the event. Pros: - light weight watery - bha is part of ingredient - good to use with other rich products or...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    iradu

    6 years ago

    I bought this without reading reviews here. I am surprised, though, about how many reviews criticize the company and do not share their views about the product specifically. I am looking forward to...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairOther, Straight, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    shinejunkiemonkee

    6 years ago

    This product hasn't gotten a lot of love here, but I really enjoy it. I am not usually super susceptible to packaging, but I admit that's what first attracted me to PC's Defense line. The bold Lady...

    About reviewer (550 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    hanskrev

    6 years ago

    An underwhelming serum that can't do what it promises. Another gimmicky product from Paula's Choice. I just don't get it, what happened to Paula Begoun? Why is she creating subpar products like...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    RealTruthInBeauty

    6 years ago

    I am so disappointment that people gave high ratings for a product that they will not repurchase or thought that it didn't work for them or that it was gimmicky. We should be honest in giving...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    makeupuser234

    6 years ago

    NOTE: Be wary of the one star reviews on this product. I'm suspicious of them because a lot of the people giving one star reviews are brand new to Makeupalley and only have one or two reviews up...

    About reviewer (110 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    angelosnow

    6 years ago

    A poorly developed product that doesn't really do anything. This serum has a light texture but can feel slightly tacky after application. Aside from the negligible moisture, I haven't noticed...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    MorgansPigtails

    6 years ago

    I bought this despite my better judgement. I've been a Paula fan now for years and I don't think any amount of negative reviews on this website will bring her company down. I mean, come on people,...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    SkinSense78

    6 years ago

    This serum is a refreshing change from the silicone based Paula's Choice antioxidant serums. I'm not against silicone per se, but this feels so much lighter and absorbs completely. It's similar...

    About reviewer (73 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    ashley92504

    6 years ago

    I have been a paula's choice fan for a while but the company has changed in the last few years. Lots of redoing the lines, repeat products, poor customer service, & filtering their reviews on their...

    About reviewer (98 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    bleuesoleil

    6 years ago

    Update: It's interesting that some hard core fans of Paula's Choice can't stand to read negative but truthful reviews about their products. From what I've read, the negative reviews are powerful...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    noBSbeauty

    6 years ago

    I must say that I am a little confused by this new line of Paula's Choice products. My main confusion is where exactly this fits into my skin care routine, as well as some of the marketing of...

    About reviewer (705 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    jinbox

    6 years ago

    I am very confused with Paula's Choice's products and current company. In their Beautypedia, they unjustifiably critized other companies because they produced more than one product using the same...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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