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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Chalky
it’s a real shame I can only give 2stars as this product is chalky and takes ages to sink in!Â
by Meena
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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.Â
by Rosie
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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.Â
by Abigail
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Gloopy and leaves a white cast
I don’t understand the good reviews, this takes a lot of working in, leaves a sticky surface and a ghostly appearance.
by Becky Verified Purchase
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Really good!
I have only been using it for a few days but I really love the soft texture of this moisturizer. Since I already have oily skin, I wanted my moisturizer to be light but hydrating. I think I've found my match! I love it has SPF as well :)
by Marta Verified Purchase
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Overall nice
I use it everyday, sometimes may sting, not every time tho.. I have sensitive skin Gives you a healthy glow and since I am pale I doesn’t seem like it leaves a white cast
by Janka Verified Purchase
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New all time favorite
My new all time favorite moisturizer that contains lots of ingredients like niacinamide so I don't have to use several products. Absolutely adore that it also has sun factor in it. It deeply moisturizes, gives me a glow and I feel like it has brightening effect. Not to mentions... It's is cruelty free, which is huge huge plus for me
by Beatriz Verified Purchase
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New all time favorite
This is my new all time favorite moisturizer. I'm so happy to see that it contents so many ingredients like niacinamide so I don't have to use several products. And not to mention the sunscreen incorporated has easily made this product a big go to. It truly moisturizes, keeps my skin glowing and I even feel it has brightening effect. This Wil definitely be repurchased.
by Beatriz Verified Purchase
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great product!
I have combination skin and I love this product. It sits very well under makeup and the spf is a great plus. I've already purchased the second tube.
by Carmen Verified Purchase
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