Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30
You'll earn 35 Status Points with this product
£35.00
Or 4 interest free payments of £8.75 with clearpay
In stock | Usually dispatched within 24 hours

Renowned for being 100% transparent and a trustworthy leader in the beauty industry, Paula's Choice challenges ideas, beliefs and myths surrounding products and ingredients to help empower its followers. Cutting through the noise, the brand has become a reliable source for providing skin care saviours that work. An everyday staple, the Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 (60ml) brightens, hydrates and protects the skin against UV rays and pollution.
Looking for a lightweight sun protector? Enter the Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 (60ml) from Paula's Choice.
Boasting an antioxidant-rich formula, this hydrating sunscreen-moisturiser hybrid stars kiwi and licorice root extract to soothe the skin and defend it from environmental aggressors (AKA pollution). It's also infused with vitamin E-rich argan oil which nourishes and softens your complexion. And, to make sure you're protected from sun damage, this has a factor of SPF 30 and offers broad spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Glowy skin awaits you...
Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Emollient), Zinc Oxide (Nano, Sunscreen), Titanium Dioxide (Nano, Sunscreen), Glycerin (Skin-replenishing), Isononyl Isononanoate (Emollient), Butylene Glycol (Texture Enhancer), Cetearyl Alcohol (Emollient/Texture Enhancer), Potassium Cetyl Phosphate (Emulsifier), Dimethicone (Hydration), Glyceryl Stearate (Texture Enhancer), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (Skin-soothing), Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract (Antioxidant), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Non-fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil), Tetrapeptide-30 (Skin-restoring Agent), Linoleic Acid (Skin-restoring Agent), Resveratrol (Antioxidant), Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C/Antioxidant), Niacinamide (Skin-restoring), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E/Antioxidant), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C/Antioxidant), Bisabolol (Skin-soothing), Tocopherol (Vitamin E/Antioxidant), Phospholipids (Skin-restoring Agent), Lecithin (Skin-restoring Agent), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (Antioxidant/Hydration), Xanthophylls (Antioxidant), Pullulan (Texture Enhancer), Sodium Gluconate (Hydration), Xanthan Gum (Texture Enhancer), Sclerotium Gum (Texture Enhancer), Alumina (Texture Enhancer), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Skin-replenishing), Citric Acid (Ph Adjuster), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Texture Enhancer), C13-14 Isoparaffin (Solvent), Acrylates Copolymer (Film-forming Agent), Polyhydroxystearic Acid (Dispersing Agent), Caprylyl Glycol (Hydration), Polyacrylamide (Film-forming Agent), Ceteareth-20 (Texture Enhancer), Aluminum Stearate (Texture Enhancer), Laureth-7 (Emulsifier), Ethylhexylglycerin (Preservative), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative).
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
Apply as the last step in your morning skincare routine. Allow a moment to dry before applying make up.
Transparency lies at the heart of our philosophy which is why we have partnered with tech-platform – Provenance – to cut through the industry ‘noise’ and equip you with key facts that matter. A 'proof point' with a green tick means a third party has verified the accuracy of the statement whereas no green tick means that there isn't independent confirmation (yet!), but that the brand has still supplied substantiating evidence (which you can view yourself). Discover the proof points for this product below.
Frequently Bought Together

This item
Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30
£35.00
Other Customers Bought
Customer Reviews
5 stars rating 51 reviews
4 stars rating 15 reviews
3 stars rating 11 reviews
2 stars rating 6 reviews
1 stars rating 4 reviews
Top Customer Reviews
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Please remember that results will vary from person to person. We're proud to say that all customer reviews are independent, authentic and do not represent the views of Cult Beauty or The Hut Group.
Glowy spf
Doesn’t pill on top of other skincare, doesn’t sting the eye area and leaves a soft glow
by Iza Verified Purchase
Was this helpful?
My fave go to
I use this daily every morning it could be worn on its own for those no makeup days. it gives you such a glow it’s so pretty on the skin and provides spf too. I receive alot of compliments about my skin down to this moisturiser. I find it absorbs into the skin quickly and leaves no residue, I have really oily skin and it works well for me. I buy the travel Size to take on trips etc and the travel size allows you to try it before splurging on the larger bottle. I love Paula’s choice alot of their items can be bought in mini before you commit to the price tag
by Rachael Verified Purchase
Was this helpful?
Love this formulation
I love Paula's choice sunscreens. All the formulations I've tried have felt so elegant on my skin. To make a physical sunscreen this elegant is so impressive. If you like a glow to your skin then this is definitely worth a try. The ingredients list is packed with antioxidants and soothing/redness reducing ingredients. The place I actually appreciated this the most was on my neck. Such a beautiful texture.
by Lee
Was this helpful?
Liked it but didn’t love it
It leaves a nice glowy finish & especially on no make up days, since it has a slight tint (no coverage) it does make me look a bit more awake & put together. It is nice but nothing special for the price point
by Srishti
Was this helpful?
Wanted to love this
Gives me a lively glow but broke my nose out which was disappointing as the glow looked gorgeous
by Clair Verified Purchase
Was this helpful?
Lovely
I love this moisturiser gives a really lovely glow perfect for no makeup days.
by Rosie
Was this helpful?
Amazing
So good to use throughout the summer and under makeup! Paula can do no wrong and this is worth the hype!
by Jessica Verified Purchase
Was this helpful?
Fabulous
I used this in Mexico and was a godsend. A bit pricey maybes for the size. I will be buying again once I’ve ran out
by Kat Verified Purchase
Was this helpful?
My holy grail moisturiser
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve repurchased this. Lovely thick texture makes it easy to apply enough for the spf to be meaningful. Takes a few seconds to sink in and leaves behind a lovely glow. I’m Asian and feel once this has absorbed I don’t see a white cast (initially it does seems to have one bug you just wait a minute or two).
by Sonali Verified Purchase
Was this helpful?
Lovely glow
This is such a lovely and moisturising product. It’s very glowy which I love. Probably will leave a white cast on darker skin tones though.
by Sophie Verified Purchase
Was this helpful?