Skin Balancing Daily Mattifying Lotion with SPF 15 and Antioxidants [DISCONTINUED]

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3.7

87 reviews
63%
would repurchase
3.5/5
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Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Oxybenzone 2%, and Avobenzone 2% (sunscreen agents). Other Ingredients: Water, Isododecane (matte finish solvent), Silica (absorbent), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant enzyme), Niacinamide, Phospholipids (cell-communicating ingredients), Soybean Peroxidase (antioxidant enzyme), Bisabolol (anti-irritant), Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol (water-binding agents), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate (absorbent/thickener), Polysorbate-20 (emulsifier), PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20 (thickeners), Sorbic Acid (preservative), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (film-forming agent), EDTA (chelating agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol (preservatives).

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    2.0
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    liseyloo

    11 years ago

    Meh. I have combination skin; this wasn't moisturising enough, even for my oily areas. My skin felt parched throughout the day and I couldn't wait to get home and slather on my Avene Hydrance...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    stefstefs

    12 years ago

    It has lightweight texture. So, no worries for those who have combo/oily skin, this sunscreen would do a great job for you. It certainly mattifies your skin. It's easy to apply because of its...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    frankyt

    12 years ago

    Very impressive suncreen. Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with other helpful ingredients to mitigate sun damage and improve the appearance of skin. It doesn't make my face look shiny, doesn't...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Jocky80

    12 years ago

    I have so mixed feelings about this lotion. The texture is awsome for oily acne people, feels light/weightless onn the face. It goes on matte, but more satinmatte on my face, it does a great job of...

    About reviewer (266 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    xding78

    12 years ago

    Simply put, it breaks me out! Whenever I use this product, the next day, redness and bumps coming on my cheeks. I've never got that bad break outs before. I don't have sensitive skin.

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    Lalatrue

    12 years ago

    This is the best product for acne prone oily skin ever! It doesn't contain dimethicone and doesn't clog my big pores at all. There is nothing comparable for oily skin because all these oil-free SPF...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    haight

    12 years ago

    This is categorized as a moisturizer, but I wouldn't say that it is particularly moisturizing. It is mainly a sunscreen for the face that won't make you look shiny. This is what I use in the warmer...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Meriel65

    12 years ago

    I have mixed feelings about this product. It is very hard to find an spf lotion for oily skin that actually has UVA/UVB protection, and this is one of only a very few out there. Always read...

    About reviewer (116 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    jungleesh

    12 years ago

    I don't know that I would call this mattifying, but I frankly don't think anything for those of us with oily skin is ever mattifying enough. This feels thick, but absorbs completely and doesn't...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sospleasesomeonehelpme

    12 years ago

    If you have oily skin, ignore the negative reviews. I have struggled for years to find something that I can wear underneath makeup and this is it. It's a little pricey, considering how small the...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    snaptrout

    13 years ago

    I've been using this moisturizer/sunscreen for a couple months now. I've never used a lotion or sunscreen that hasn't made me breakout...idk my skin just hates moisturizers. But this mattifying...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    aessop

    13 years ago

    I'm reviewing the sample of this moisturiser. First of all, I don't know if this is a moisturiser or a sunscreen or a bit of both as it definitely feels like a sunscreen. PC put a lot of emphasis...

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    JCM123

    13 years ago

    This is a very decent moisturiser. I have since stopped using it as I felt that it wasnt really mattifying enough for me and I wasnt in love with it. However, as with all Paula's products I was...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Isabird

    13 years ago

    This is one of the very few Paula's Choice products that has disappointed me. It does irritate my skin a little bit but this is I know its something related to the sensitivity of my skin, and the...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    misspris26

    13 years ago

    Wow, I have had the MOST difficulty in finding a ss with my oily, acne prone sensitive skin. I have used Olay SPF 15 for Sensitive Skin for YEARS because everything would burn or leave me an oil...

    About reviewer (327 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    misspris26

    13 years ago

    Wow, I have had the MOST difficulty in finding a ss with my oily, acne prone sensitive skin. I have used Olay SPF 15 for Sensitive Skin for YEARS because everything would burn or leave me an oil...

    About reviewer (327 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    stl

    13 years ago

    I hate this moisturizer. My skin is oily, but this moisturizer dries it out too much, so you'd think it was good, but the skin doesn't feel smooth or moisturized, just like a tad of product...

    About reviewer (102 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    poldanser

    13 years ago

    lovely consistency, and really mattifying. However i took one lippie off because it's only SPF 15, if it was SPF 30 I would repurchase it....as i live in Australia and we have pretty harsh sun over...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Overload

    13 years ago

    This moisturizer seemed to good to be true: anti-oxidants, non-irritating ingredients, SPF 15, balancing qualities for combination skin (with t-zone). I used this for two weeks and it caused a...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium Brown, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    apabbott

    14 years ago

    Beautiful! My HG daily ss for my face. This is the FIRST and only ss that I have found that works for me, and believe me, I have searched for years. I have tried all other brands recommended by...

    About reviewer (91 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

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