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).
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Apply as the last step in your morning skincare routine. Allow a moment to dry before applying make up.
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A good pregnancy-safe SPF but a bit pricey
It makes your skin look glowy and healthy and it's also very hydrating. I have a normal-dry skin type and I use it instead of a moisturizer in the morning. The only thing is that for such a high price, I would expect at least an SPF of 30. It leaves only a very subtle white cast on me (I am also quite fair though) that disappears after a couple of seconds.
by Zuzana
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Good, but not what I expected
I've been using this product for a month now, and it is not as invisible as I thought it would be. Still leaves a white cast and can feel quite sticky on your skin. It also tends to peel off and create some white bits around my eyes. It has a bit of a nice glow but doesn't last very long. Still, it is one step less to your routine, so I will keep using it as sunscreen, but probably wouldn't repurchase.
by Maria
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Paula’s Choice glow moisturiser
I was looking for a moisturiser with an SPF factor. This saved at least one step on what my skin needed. Very pleased with this. Non-greasy, very little smell and leaves a nice glow. Will buy it again.
by Orb
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It’s okay
This product does leave a lovely glow, but I find that it’s got a heavy white cast that can clump around in some areas, not worth the money.
by Katy
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Holy grail product
I’ve been using this for the last 3 years or so and I love it. It’s moisturising and gives a lovely glow. Once the product has been absorbed it doesn’t leave any ashy cast on my (Asian) skin. A winner all around.
by Sonson
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Paulas choice
Just so good makes your skin look gorgeous and a good spf, honestly buy it and worth the money. Best thing I’ve bought x
by Ally
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It's good but not perfect
I've used this for a few months and on the whole it's good and feels nice on my skin. It has not caused any breakouts or negative effects. But it does feel a bit thick and sometimes leaves peely/excess bits of the cream - you have to rub it in a lot or brush away. I have to let it dry for a while before putting anything on top. And because it's got a bit of colour in it, I don't love topping up the SPF with it throughout the rest of the day because it feels like it's clogging my skin.
by Gabs
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Perfect SPF
I’ve been using this every day for about a year now and won’t be without it. I mix in a small amount of Drunk Elephant D Bronzi serum for a really good no-makeup glow (note: I am pale!)
by B
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Perfect glow
Purchased for the first time as I needed an SPF moisturizer and boy I so love it! A little goes a long way and what I love most about it is that it gives a faint, delicate glow, not making you look like you’re glowing brighter than the sun. I love not having to wear makeup, especially now when spending more time at home so this is just perfect for giving you a nice glow.
by Ancu
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Love it!
In love with this product, you get such a lovely glow and my makeup doesn’t pile on top of it. I don’t have an issue with it leaving a white cast because I’m very fair skinned. 10/10 would buy again!
by Hazel
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