Skin Balancing Antioxidant Concentrate

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3.6

87 reviews
59%
would repurchase
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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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    3.0
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    zms868

    18 years ago

    This stuff is GREAT! It's perfect for my oily, breakout-prone sensitised skin. I use it morning and evening. It seems to have really improved the firmness, elasticity and clarity of my skin without...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Cbeara

    18 years ago

    I was really excited to try this as I've had great success with her 2%BHA gel and the weightless body treatment, but using this caused me to break out! :( When I first started using this it made my...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    Slim2

    18 years ago

    This made my normal/combination skin dry and flaky, even though it feels greasy! It also seems to accentuate every flaw in my skin. I prefer the original on my dry areas only or Bare Escentuals...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    lucidbabe

    18 years ago

    It arrived in the post yest and have used it twice. It compares well to Vincent Longo's water base. Very elegant and smooth silicone feel. I have not experienced any clogs but it is too early to...

    About reviewer (70 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    gingerc

    18 years ago

    I've been using this for a month. I like that I am adding antioxidants to my oily skin. I use this at night, after BHA and before moisturizing. My skin seems to be clearer but I think it's a...

    About reviewer (85 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

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    Nell8

    18 years ago

    Didn't like this - it doesn't feel like it brings anything to the party so to speak. I prefer the original formula and will continue using that.

    About reviewer (63 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    laura1122

    18 years ago

    Another Paula's Choice product that I really wanted to like :( It sounds so good for the skin and it did feel matte going on, so I used it on my entire face. But just like the 2% BHA Gel, it made...

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    laurarae1976

    18 years ago

    I love this stuff. It is miles ahead of her original Super Antioxidant Concentrate that was a silicone-based greasy-feeling mess. Because I have oily skin and fight the cystic kind of pimples on...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    katieblush

    18 years ago

    I have been using this around my eyes for about 3 weeks and really am loving it. I get a great canvas for eye shadow base and color. My eye area is smooth and not really dry. This smooths on well,...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    NickelEmily

    18 years ago

    This stuff is a very good overall antioxidant product/serum. It is a rather thick product out of the bottle but it goes on very well and absorbs fast. I like that is has no scent. I wish you...

    About reviewer (62 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    jq1234

    18 years ago

    I agree with the reviewer just below, you have to use it for a while get used to it, and see result. This light serum is better for summer for oily skin. It makes my face a lot more clear than...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jhadiq

    18 years ago

    I tried this version of PC's Antioxidant Concentrate because I found that the original serum broke me out! So I came to this rather skeptically and it's been sitting in my medicine cabinet for a...

    About reviewer (560 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    SonyaGA

    18 years ago

    I have tried all 3 of Paula's Antioxidant Concentrates. This one is good for my oily skin. It does have some mattifying qualities but I didn't feel that they lasted all that long. I couldn't really...

    About reviewer (69 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    AgentM

    19 years ago

    If you read the science behind antioxidants and stability you will see that the vehicle it comes in must be waterless because water breaks down antioxidants which can make them an oxidant and...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    rainshine

    19 years ago

    I wouldn't call this mattifying--it has a silky feel that is almost greasy and feels slick, not mattifying. It helped with my skin's redness after a few days, but it also broke me out with new zits...

    About reviewer (801 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    amybecca

    19 years ago

    I love this product. I don't find it to be overly watery, though the consistency is a bit baffling. I like the texture of it though because it seems to glide across my face like silk. My face...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    radiocure11

    19 years ago

    I like this alot, and it is a very nice, light mattifying serum. But I actually like the original SAC as well and I think it's a better deal in price. But this one may be better for the oiliest...

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    melovesmakeup

    19 years ago

    This stuff has made a big difference in my skin in very little time. I put it on at night before my moisturizer, and in the morning after my sunscreen and before my makeup. This product has...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    steveo

    19 years ago

    This concentrate feels like silk going on, absorbs quickly, and makes a wonderful primer for my makeup. My foundation goes on so smoothly, my pores look smaller, and my complexion just seems...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    zernelle

    19 years ago

    This is a nice product. It goes on smoothly and has a matte finish. It is also full of lots of ingredients that are supposed to be good for skin--antioxidants, cell-communicating ingredients,...

    About reviewer (737 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

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