DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

Paula's Choice

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3.1

29 reviews
45%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 5.25; Zinc Oxide 6.12. Inactive Ingredients: Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Isononyl Isononanoate (emollient), Butylene Glycol (texture enhancer), Cetearyl Alcohol (emollient/texture enhancer), Potassium Cetyl Phosphate (emulsifier), Dimethicone (hydration), Glyceryl Stearate (texture enhancer), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing), Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Tetrapeptide-30, Linoleic Acid (skin-restoring agents), Resveratrol (antioxidant), Ascorbyl Glucoside (vitamin C/antioxidant), Niacinamide (skin-restoring), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Phospholipids, Lecithin (skin-restoring agents), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (antioxidant/hydration), Xanthophylls (antioxidant), Pullulan (texture enhancer), Sodium Gluconate (hydration), Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Alumina (texture enhancers), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (texture enhancer), C13-14 Isoparaffin (solvent), Acrylates Copolymer (film-forming agent), Polyhydroxystearic Acid (dispersing agent), Caprylyl Glycol (hydration), Polyacrylamide (film-forming agent), Ceteareth-20, Aluminum Stearate (texture enhancers), Laureth-7 (emulsifier), Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol (preservatives).

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    4.0
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    apgoh2

    6 months ago

    This product doubles up as a moisturiser for me... it applies on like one with the added benefit of a sunscreen. The formula is thick and creamy, but it finishes off beautifully with no signs of...

    About reviewer (338 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Alexandra123Y

    a year ago

    I found it very average. I could not see any glowing effect. The product seemed to contain some "grayish" pigment which didn't seem to do much to my skin. The texture and feel aren't anything...

    About reviewer (472 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    AliciaB11

    2 years ago

    I really love this moisturizer. It’s lightweight and has sunscreen with zero sunscreen/whiteness while still providing a high SPF. And the glow effect is real! It’s very a subtle brightening...

    About reviewer (116 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Other

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    ellka

    2 years ago

    Got this on sale a year plus ago and just finished the tube. Deciding whether to splurge on a new tube or not. I don't wear it daily as the zinc content is only 6% vs 20% in my daily sunscreen. I...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    garbolaughs

    2 years ago

    Love it, have repurchased several times and will do it again. Provides moisture and spf + a glow that is more subtle than I imagined, but definitely helps on no makeup- days.

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    bigkitten

    3 years ago

    I like this to use as a highlighter and to deliver extra spa to the parts of my face that get the most sun. but it is very glowy and heavy. by the end of the day, I will have a slight rosacea...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    rayoflight

    3 years ago

    It's a tinted moisturiser with added SPF. It's not bad at the moisture part, and the tint makes skin look evened out and healthy; glowing to the point where people notice and comment on that. The...

    About reviewer (456 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    fragranceskincarelover

    3 years ago

    I ordered this on a whim because I read a lot of reviews that indicated it may be a good pro duct for me. It is a tinted sunscreen. I didn't really like it when I first starting using it, but I...

    About reviewer (904 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Juno77

    4 years ago

    This broke me out in one day of use, which is not an uncommon occurrence for me when I try mineral sunscreens. But it was very minimal; so I can say this is the best performing all mineral,...

    About reviewer (536 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    ladyofthemanner

    4 years ago

    Honestly, I have mixed feelings about this one. I use only PC moisturizers with Spf and they are light years ahead of any other spf I’ve used ( really protected me from the sun surprisingly...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    missmelanierose

    4 years ago

    I have sensitive combination skin. This was hard to blend in and left a bit of a white cast. On the plus side, it does eventually become smooth, and the mineral base is appreciated. I'm not sure...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    GabrielAntonio

    4 years ago

    Another state-of-the-art product from Paula's Choice. I am on my second tube of this miraculous stuff and I am quite pleased with it. This particular range from Paula's Choice is marketed as a...

    About reviewer (108 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Chickeys

    5 years ago

    I don't hate this moisturizer, but I don't love it either. I was looking for a less expensive alternative to my beloved EltaMD UV Clear sunscreen, so I got a few samples from PC, including this...

    About reviewer (401 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Tintingirl

    5 years ago

    This is good for dry and cold weather and I can do away with a makeup base after applying this. But it does sting at times when I apply it, though my skin emerged ok. In all, it’s not my go-to...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    princessplumjade

    5 years ago

    About My Skin: mature, combination/normal, sensitive, very fair This is a weird product. It’s not a good sunscreen, or a good moisturizer, or a good cosmetic product, but it has mixed attributes...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Snoozin85

    5 years ago

    I was excited to try a Paula's Choice moisturizer as I have heard great things and this one caught my eye. Unfortunately, I was fairly disappointed but have tried different ways of working with...

    About reviewer (119 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    BeautyAddict62

    5 years ago

    I received a travel sized version of this moisturiser along with my PC order & I've used this enough to give it my thoughts. The product is a mineral based sunscreen that has a tint to it so no...

    About reviewer (110 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    shinejunkiemonkee

    5 years ago

    Paula's Choice ain't kidding calling this illuminating. It makes my skin extremely glowy without any greasiness whatsoever. I also love the sun protection it provides. Its all-mineral sunscreen...

    About reviewer (550 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    suggrr

    6 years ago

    Paula’s Choice says this about the Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30: “This daytime hydrator protects from UV and blue light, plus helps neutralize airborne pollutants before they cause damage....

    About reviewer (343 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    YnysUchaf

    6 years ago

    Bought the small tube to try it out and I absolutely love it. I'm not in the least bit interested in sun protection but I have figured out that zinc oxide and titanium oxide work really well to...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairGrey

    EyesGreen

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