Skin Balancing Antioxidant Concentrate

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3.6

87 reviews
59%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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Cyclopentasiloxane (silicone slip agent), Isododecane (matte finish solvent), Cyclohexasiloxane (silicone slip agent), Dimethicone Crosspolymer (silicone suspending agent), Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate (non-aqueous thickener), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A/antioxidant), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (thickener), Retinol 0,03 (antioxidant/cell-communicating ingredient), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Haematococcus Pluvialis (Astaxanthin) Extract (antioxidant pigment), Bisabolol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidants/anti-irritants), Salix Alba (Willow) Leaf Extract (anti-irritant), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo) Leaf Extract, Calluna Vulgaris (Heather) Flower Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Betula Alba (White Birch) Bark Extract (antioxidants), Silica (absorbent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative)

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    4.0
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    HeBen

    13 years ago

    So I've seen alot of complaints about this product - which has made quite a difference for my skin. Despite what another reviewer said, there IS vitamin c in this (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate - a...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    aykhan

    13 years ago

    This review is for the Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Mattifying Concentrate Serum for normal/oily/combination skin. Other than smelling and feeling a little odd immediately out of the tube (the...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Houseofcarole

    13 years ago

    I love this serum. Totally. 1. It's a really light serum, feels like I'm wearing nothing. 2. It goes smoothly with my make up and makes it all perfect. 3. My skin feels really smooth and...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    misspris26

    13 years ago

    I had such high hopes for this and the ingredients are fantastic (as far as the antioxidants, etc)...what makes this suck? First of all you have to shake it and shake it and then the product...

    About reviewer (327 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    Elfinoz

    13 years ago

    I am almost at the end of the tube of this product, I had high hopes but unfortunately it did not work out so well for me. The main problem is that it separates and despite vigourous shaking I...

    About reviewer (74 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    atlas84

    13 years ago

    I bought this antioxidant serum a few months ago to add to my morning skin care routine. I really liked the texture, not to mention the abundant amount of antioxidants in this. At first the product...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    cassiopeya

    13 years ago

    This is not an item that will show you instant results, it is more of a serum to guard against environmental stress and free radicals that can make your skin to age faster. I like it because it...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    KKAI

    14 years ago

    I have to say that I tried this product from a sample for one week, so I cannot really comment on the long-term results that might have. But I do not think that I will give the product a chance to...

    About reviewer (289 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairRed, Curly, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    alexju

    14 years ago

    It is a very concentrated serum with great antioxidant, but its feels like glue and lube, thick, even if you use a little it is still feels thick, It feels like you cover your face with plastic...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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    geneseroi

    14 years ago

    This product did control my oily skin and it did keep it shine free longer than most moisturizers I have used. The BIG PROBLEM was that it after 3 weeks of using it, my skin had an allergic...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    busyscmom

    14 years ago

    While I truly love this serum...I am no longer going to be using it. My problem is that as it gets near the end of the tube ( about 1/4 left ) it no longer has a smooth feel or that initial yellow...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    emmgill

    14 years ago

    I didn't really like this product. It didn't feel nourishing on my skin. i just did not like the feel at all. i prefer the skin recovery one!! This has a very powdery feeling to it and it didn't...

    About reviewer (312 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    MackMimiMommy

    14 years ago

    This is a retinol/antioxidant/mattifier product. I love when products are multi-taskers! I use this as a primer, basically. Normally you don't wear retinol products in the day, but since my...

    About reviewer (116 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    MLively

    15 years ago

    I hated this product when I first bought this. I was looking for a primer or mattefier to wear under my makeup during the day. Big fail! It either balled up my other products or made my face feel...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    GulieQ

    16 years ago

    Avoid this product if you have Oily skin, or VERY oily skin! This product leaves a lovely matt finish, for about 30 minutes, then the oil production is exacerbated and it's skin-embarrassment...

    About reviewer (98 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    crystal01

    16 years ago

    I love this stuff. It makes my skin ssoooo soft and it soaks in after about five minutes. It just feels really good putting it on my skin. Color and fragrance free and the tube is pretty big so it...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    sakecat22

    16 years ago

    I am using this as a substitute for my (former) beloved Smashbox primer. This is doing a much better job of keeping my makeup from feeling oily. Haven't needed to use blotter sheets since...

    About reviewer (239 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Hauch

    16 years ago

    It is hard to describe its consistency of this "gel"--it is quite waxy and oily at the same time. Needless to mention the smell. I get a feeling that if I apply too much it is going to give me...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    scarlette77

    16 years ago

    If you tend to get pimples, do not use this product. The silicone will break you out. Shame on Paula, she's even written that! Yup, I used this for a while and it was great along with the BHA...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    jasminechen

    16 years ago

    Worse thing I ever used. It contains most silicone and tiny bit of plant extracts. on the package says " shake well before use" because It separates . I have normal skin It suppose "Mattifying" but...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

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