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

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3.7

87 reviews
63%
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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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    3.0
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    scarletwine

    17 years ago

    I've used all of PC's moisturizers, and this is my favorite for the daytime. I have really oily, acne-prone skin with dry patches on my cheeks. Moisturizers that can tame all that are hard to find....

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    Hawko

    17 years ago

    A watery SPF 15 sunscreen, good for the T-zone. Although it is not oily/silicony/shiny, it definitely is not matte. I still need powder on top of this. For myself, I'd rather go with the...

    About reviewer (778 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Electrogirl

    17 years ago

    "Yay, a mattifying sunscreen!", I thought upon purchasing this. Wrong. Doesn't do a thing to tame my super-oily skin. However, it does provide light non-sticky sunscreen that doesn't make me break...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    SimplyBeautiful

    17 years ago

    While I'm stating that I will most likely buy this product again, I have very mixed feelings about it, hence the average rating. The formula is nice - goes on creamy, absorbs quickly, leaves a nice...

    About reviewer (89 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

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    Bomzhuyka

    17 years ago

    This product left a definite film on my face which was tacky and rough. There is no way you can apply a foundation after it, you need to use a primer. As for mattifying quality, my skin was as...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    tito_barf

    17 years ago

    This is a sunscreen that doesn't FEEL like sunscreen. I hate using sunblock on my face on a regular basis because it breaks me out, feels greasy or thick all day, and often burns my eyes. I had...

    About reviewer (74 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    GreenEyes85

    17 years ago

    I am changing my review: This product is not photostable and does not provide a matte finish for more than a few hours. This does not irritate my sensitive skin or cause breakouts, but it is not...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    themarshmalo

    17 years ago

    I must have really tough oily skin...but I didn't see how this was any different when it comes to mattifying compared to, say, the Non-Greasy Essential Sunscreen. I'm also not a fan of the...

    About reviewer (116 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    clancymaggie

    17 years ago

    This product had some pros and cons for me. I liked it during the summer but will probably not use it during the winter months. The packaging isn't very good as my plastic lid cracked soon after...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    beasley

    17 years ago

    This sunscreen does not break me out or make me greasier, my two main concerns with finding a good sunscreen. I have unusually sensitive skin (so says the dermatologist) but I absolutely cannot...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    radsgirl

    17 years ago

    Not mattifying at all. Makes my skin look oily and greasy right after I apply it. I'm still looking for a truly matte sunscreen product.

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Daniellec

    17 years ago

    I'm on my second tube of this. It really keeps the oilies away and it absorbs quickly. So much better than her other sunscreens and no break outs at all.

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    rsaade

    17 years ago

    I bought this product and initially i was dissapointed with it, after using it for while i was very happy with it. It is matte, it stays in place, goes on well under makeup, now the only...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    AprilH

    17 years ago

    I have a very oily t-zone and live in a southern state where temperatures routinely reach the 90s and 100s during the summer. I've been using Neutrogena's Dry Touch sunscreen on my t-zone, but...

    About reviewer (553 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    SonyaGA

    17 years ago

    Let me start by saying that I have never liked the way most sunscreen products feel on my skin. As someone who has always had oily skin, most sunscreens feel sticky and heavy. This product, however...

    About reviewer (69 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    cho_chang

    18 years ago

    Sometimes I just wanna kill Paula. The inactives for this are wonderful, great antioxidants and it looks like it would be really elegant. PSA PEOPLE - IT HAS OCTINOXATE. That means it is NOT...

    About reviewer (77 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    imtindome

    18 years ago

    The lotion isn't that mattifying on my skin, but in general I'm quite happy with the outcome. Initially it's quite watery, but once on your skin it settles quite quickly. I like the added SPF and...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Shamisen

    18 years ago

    I have had this for about a week and so far I really like it. It goes on really easily, it feels very "wet" when you put it on but it dries really nicely, not greasy at all. I am generally only...

    About reviewer (142 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

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    jennysong

    18 years ago

    I have combo skin and I wanted a moisturizer that could keep my t-zone from becoming oily. I had high hopes for this moisturizer but unfortunately I had no luck. My t-zone become oily about an hour...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    amya

    18 years ago

    This is a good, non-greasy, lightweight sunscreen. I think if you are really oily, this will not necessarily mattify- it does not keep me shine free. What it does is sink right into my skin and...

    About reviewer (80 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

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