Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30
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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.
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Not too thick
I used to hate using spf on my face and it feeling like suncream with the sticky layer left on your skin all day. I love this spf, it absorbs into the skin just like a moisturiser and doesn’t feel sticky after
by Kirsty Verified Purchase
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Good!
I bought this to use as a moisturising sunscreen and it does the job very well. I have combination skin and do not need an additional a.m. moisturiser when using this. I have pale skin so it blends perfectly and doesn't leave any white residue. It gives a lovely glow after application but this doesn't last for very long. Haven't experienced any pilling or flaking.
by Amber Verified Purchase
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Very decent
SPF is one of the most important steps in your routine, and to build consistency you need to find one you like wearing. This is that for me. I have skin that would be dry if I didn’t use an amazing thick moisturizer plus hyaluronic acid and this gives me a top up. I’m not sure what it would be like on its own, but I see this as a sunscreen. Since I’ve been using it (and in combination with the moisturiser and hyaluronic) I don’t tend to get dark marks from blemishes and any I do get fade very quickly - so I think it’s working! The texture is quite thick and has the typical slightly chalky look of a mineral sunscreen. I’m mixed race so have a tanned NC43 skin tone and although this leaves a slight white cast I’ve come to accept that in a decent physical sunscreen. For those who don’t like it, there are other chemical sunscreens. This sunscreen also gives a nice glow and goes on really well over a moisturiser and under makeup. Just don’t let it dry out because after that if you disturb it, it will start to pill. But again, we all know we shouldn’t be touching our faces anyway so I don’t see this as a dealbreaker. I did knock a point off for the two downsides but overall it’s a very good sunscreen for those with normal to dry skin, and is a staple part of my routine.
by Glittergirl
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Not for tanned/darker skin
This leaves a white chalky residue once applied. I have Indian ski so it looks ridiculous. Would not recommend.
by TS Verified Purchase
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Flakey
I bought this as part of the trio set, I absolutely love this product. It applies nicely and sinks into my skin quite effortlessly and looks stunning on my skin. However, I cannot give it 5 stars due to the fact that after a couple of hours of wear it starts to flake on my face and around my eyes which is really disappointing.
by Laura
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So glowy!
Great spf that works well with other skincare for a beautiful glowy finish and great underneath makeup as well. Using this before dr Jarts colour correcting treatment leaves you with flawless skin highly recommended
by Courtney Verified Purchase
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Chalky
it’s a real shame I can only give 2stars as this product is chalky and takes ages to sink in!
by Meena Verified Purchase
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Not Nice
Honestly, the worst sunscreen I have ever used. Tacky, leave a weird hue and it never sinks in. Would not recommend.
by Belen
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Love this
This is my second bottle and I love it. Leaves my skin feeling hydrated with a nice glow.
by Rosie Verified Purchase
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Pricey but worth it
I’ve been searching for a combined SPF moisturiser for a while. I bought this on a bit of a whim and liked it but thought it was a bit pricey for something I need everyday. It was only when I stopped using it and tried a la Roche tinted mat cheaper alternative did I realise how much I loved the paulas choice. It has a light sun cream feel that is super moisturising and not oily. It has a “glow” affect which I was sceptical of when I squeezed the product out of the tube because it looks like it’s going to be a clay mask but it does well it brighten skin and avoid a cakey white sheen on the face. I use in the day after The Ordinary AHA and I find my face feels fresh plump abs moisturised all day. I will say, if you use and sweat straight away, you will see a bit of white cast. As I found out on a run. But no biggie, SPF is cool.
by Abigail
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