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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    mapn

    15 years ago

    UPDATE 06/2010: First of all, this sunscreen makes my face super-oily; more oily than with any other similar product. Secondly, the avobenzone in this isn’t photostable! Thirdly, I’ve become very...

    About reviewer (688 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    teknoturtl

    15 years ago

    This lotion spreads and is absorbed easily, and lasts a long time. My skin looks much healthier since I started using this. I don't really like the packaging because the plastic cap usually ends up...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    caradiangela

    15 years ago

    I don't know, must be something about my skin these days, because it looks like I can 'upgrade' myself from combination to oily skin (due to birth control method, I suppose)... Anyway, I got a...

    About reviewer (92 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    sharee20

    15 years ago

    Very lightweight, feels nice. Sinks in easily. Wish it had a higher SPF than 15 though.

    About reviewer (680 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    alicebignami

    16 years ago

    I tried this moisturizer because I was looking for a matter and lighter SPF alternative to my Estee Lauder Daywear Plus Lotion SPF15. In fact this is lighter and matter upon application, but it...

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    lygophilia

    16 years ago

    I'm really enjoying this product as my daily facial moisturizer and primer. I was hesitant to try it as I have combo skin with my t-zone being slightly oily and the rest of my face dry, but this...

    About reviewer (1341 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    rainshine

    16 years ago

    This is in no way mattifying. My face looks shinier after I apply it. However, it is very lightweight and absorbs totally into the skin, which is good. I also like the pump on the tube, makes it...

    About reviewer (801 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    InColor

    16 years ago

    It's a pretty good daytime lotion for oily skin. Initially it feels quite thick but it absorbs well into the skin within minutes. It's non fragranced like all PC products and because it contains...

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    jeepgrl8

    16 years ago

    I have a problem with my T zone getting oily by mid day. This doesn't eliminate the problem but it does keep it at bay for alot longer than I thought. I have a very hands on, physical job so I do...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    SkinSense78

    16 years ago

    Paula Begoun does it again! For the last few months I was convinced that I'd found my HG with Jan Marini's Daily Face Protectant...then, while purchasing some Paula's Choice Antioxidant...

    About reviewer (73 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    geographer

    16 years ago

    Finally I have found my favorite sunscreen. I have gotten so tired of putting my usual Olay Complete on, and then a couple of hours later, feeling like I am sweating all over my face. I literally...

    About reviewer (220 reviews)

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    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    cat53

    16 years ago

    Product lives up to the advertising! Makes my older (yet oily) skin look great under makeup or pressed powder and keeps the shine at bay! I also use it on my eye lids as a base and keeps the...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    tfarns

    16 years ago

    Eh, not really a fan. I ordered some samples of this and the first day I used this I was not impressed. It went on nicely but it just felt kinda sticky. And after a couple hours, I was greasy. I...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    biche

    16 years ago

    This is the first daily sunscreen I have found that doesn't either block my pores or make me feel really sticky and dirty by the end of the day. I wouldn't say it was a true 'mattifyer' but it...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    lucyem

    16 years ago

    I love this stuff! I have been looking for a basic moisturizer with SPF for a while now. I tried PC's BHA, loved it, and then tried a PC cleanser and love it too. So it was a no brainer to try...

    About reviewer (85 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    three_black_cats

    16 years ago

    I love, love, love that this offers full spectrum sun protection without being opaque or sticky. And while the product description says that it is "mattifying" it really isn't, but it also isn't...

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    agl112

    16 years ago

    Finally, a sunscreen moisturizer that doesn't make my face feel like an oil slick and my skin look as shiny as a penny. I can wear this under my makeup without a problem and my makeup still looks...

    About reviewer (178 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    yuzhiyang

    16 years ago

    Love this sunscreen! I alternate between this one and Neutrogena's Ultrasheer Dry-Touch for the summer. The water-based lotion feels cool going on and doesn't leave any white residue. I didn't...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    PiscesLady

    16 years ago

    OK -- I am about to order my 3rd tube and it is on sale. I love this stuff! I dot this on my face wet and then smooth on my foundation (Estee Lauder Double Matte) with it. I am over fifty with...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    jhadiq

    17 years ago

    Threw this in the "shopping cart" on my last PC order because I was intrigued by the promise of an anti-oxident rich, mattifying moisturizer with SPF. As an oily-skinned gal, I can't say that this...

    About reviewer (560 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

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