Essential Non-Greasy Sunscreen spf 15 [DISCONTINUED]

Paula's Choice

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3.4

154 reviews
54%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Avobenzone 2%, and Oxybenzone 2% (sunscreen agents). Other Ingredients: Water, PEG-8 (thickener), Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Extract (soothing agents), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (water-binding/soothing agent), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C, antioxidant), Phenyl Trimethicone (silicone skin-conditioning agent), Phytic Acid (stabilizer), Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate (emollient), Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate (thickener), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol (water-binding agents), Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20 (thickeners), Triethanolamine (pH balancer), Carbomer (gel-based thickener), Citric Acid (pH balancer), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben (preservatives).

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    4.0
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    kitnkat3104

    18 years ago

    I got a sample of this with my Paula's Choice cataloge, in spite of the name it left my face looking a little shiny but I have yet to find a sunscreen that dries completely matte. It left my skin...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    MeredithK02

    18 years ago

    Paula's sunscreens left an oily film on my face. Too bad, since I love so many of her other products!

    About reviewer (76 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair

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    3.0
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    temperlyne

    18 years ago

    I am not sure how Paula can justify this as being "completely con-greasy" because it is just as greasy as most sunscreens. The first time I put it under my makeup I wondered why my face was all...

    About reviewer (76 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

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    argoddess

    18 years ago

    This is a good everyday sunscreen if you don't mind shininess. Unfortunately, for my skin in the summer, I have decided that the shine is too much (it was fine when I was less oily). I will stick...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    saffrony

    19 years ago

    I gave this three points for the texture as i really like it and my skin feels nice when i wear this BUT I only wear this when I am going to get barely any sun exposure as its not stable. Why...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    dcbargirl

    19 years ago

    I am obviously in the minority here, because I bought this product after reading these reviews and I am dissatisfied with it and no longer use it. I have sensitive, but non-acne prone, combination...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily

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    5.0
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    platt

    19 years ago

    This is hands down the best sunscreen I have ever used in my life. This light textured lotion disapears into the skin and leaves no trace of white or greasy residue behind. It is light enough to...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    bujiyama

    19 years ago

    After reading rave reviews on MUA, I wanted this to work for me. Sadly, it does not. I have sensitive combination skin, and this stuff made me break out every time I have used it. It's supposed to...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

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    5.0
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    MissMargo

    19 years ago

    This has become my HG sunscreen. I love the fact that it's fragrancefree (like all PC products). I have combination skin and this moisturizer leaves my skin moisturized but not at all greasy. I use...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

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    shiva_didj

    19 years ago

    I have oily, blemish prone skin and live in a humid climate. I like this as a basic, daily sunscreen. I only apply it when I don't want to wear foundation/tint. It is not matte, but i don't find...

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Other

    HairBrown

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    5.0
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    jpmorrow

    19 years ago

    I've used this sunscreen for years now. I'm very oily and prone to breakouts and this is truly the only sunscreen that doesn't break me out. If I ever stray, I always come back to this one.

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

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    angrychef

    19 years ago

    I have combination skin and found this to be too oily. I tried to give it some time to sink in but it just felt too greasy on my face. Thankfully, it was not a waste since I was using a sample that...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    phoeb

    19 years ago

    I got a sample of this in the mail and was v. unimpressed. Firstly I don't see why someone would want to use a seperate sunscreen with only an spf of 15 when you could a) use a seperate sunscreen...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

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    5.0
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    cliniqueboi

    19 years ago

    I have oily skin that breaks out easily. I really like this sunscreen. It doesn't irritate my skin. I like to mist my face gently with water and then apply it. I've tried lots of sunscreens...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    3.0
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    mistermark

    19 years ago

    The texture is lovely for oily skin but after learning about photostability, run don't walk away from this sunscreen. As a guy, I can easily re-apply. But women, who wear full face make-up,...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Medium

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    5.0
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    moongrrl

    19 years ago

    This is my everyday facial staple, I never go outside without putting on my sunscreen! Paula's Choice has the essential UV protection, doesn't smell too sunscreen-y, and since I am using it on my...

    About reviewer (157 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

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    5.0
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    Islandpassion

    19 years ago

    I love this sunscreen, I would definitely buy it again.

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily

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    4.0
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    AprilH

    19 years ago

    I've used this since practically the day Paula introduced her skincare line. It provides good protection and has never broken me out. Plus it includes antioxidants in addition to the sun...

    About reviewer (553 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    beautyinside

    20 years ago

    I got a sample of this, and this is the only Paula's Choice product I like. Sure it smells chemical-ly (there preservatives in a lot of her products, it seems) but it's the first suncreen that...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

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    4.0
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    mcearley

    20 years ago

    This product is a good, basic moisturizer/sunscreen for most skin types. Yes, it advertises that it's "non-greasy" which isn't completely true. It does leave a slight shine, and my face needs to be...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

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