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Scent	Unscented
Product Benefits	This all-mineral sunscreen defends skin against environmental aggressors for visibly brighter, radiant skin tone. See more
Sun Protection Factor	30 Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
Item Weight	3.2 ounces
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This illuminating moisturizer shields skin with all-mineral sun protection plus antioxidants to help protect against the effects of environmental damage.

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This all-mineral sunscreen defends skin against environmental aggressors for visibly brighter, radiant skin tone.

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As the last step in AM routine, liberally apply to face & neck at least 15 minutes pre-sun exposure.

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Protect skin from pollution with DEFENSE Skin Care System. Stop discoloration and premature aging.

Protect from smog, car exhauts, blue light from cell phones, small particulates and cigarette smoke

Mineral sun protection and antioxidants defend from harmful effects of blue light and air pollution

Cleanse skin, clear pores and hydrate with day moisturizer SPF 30. Nourish with a night moisturizer

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Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.72 x 3.94 x 3.94 inches; 3.2 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2230
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Paula's Choice
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NXZTR95
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Best Sellers Rank: #32,399 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care)
- #780 in Face Moisturizers
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Customers find the moisturizer effective, providing ample moisture for dry sensitive skin and creating a glow that lasts most of the day. The product receives positive feedback for its SPF protection, with one customer noting it blocks sunburn, and customers appreciate its dewy look and how well it works under makeup. Customers disagree on the product's thickness and white cast, with some finding it lightweight while others say it's heavy, and while some customers consider it worth the price, others find it expensive.

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Moisturizing Glow Sunscreen effectiveness Effectiveness Skin look Thickness White cast Value for money

73 customers mention "Moisturizing"56 positive17 negative

Customers find this sunscreen moisturizing, particularly noting that it provides ample hydration for dry and sensitive skin, leaving it feeling soft and hydrated.

"...You don't need a whole lot! What I like about it is that it is moisturizing, it doesn't have any noticeable fragrance, it's a physical sunscreen..." Read more

"...It is very moisturizing...." Read more

"Very moisturizing, light weight, easy to spread for this mineral sunscreen." Read more

"I gave this product a try and it made my skin dry. Good thing I got the smallest bottle. Zero Stars" Read more

43 customers mention "Glow"37 positive6 negative

Customers love the moisturizer's glow effect, noting that their skin remains radiant throughout the day, with one customer mentioning it leaves a silvery shine.

"...It leaves a silvery shine to the skin which I find is great at making my foundation glowy...." Read more

"...It gives my skin a lovely, natural glow while hydrating and protecting from the sun...." Read more

"This is a FANTASTIC product that absorbs into my skin and gives it a glow...." Read more

"...I am a glow girl, so I like the fact that it gives some glow to the skin is a winner for me...." Read more

40 customers mention "Sunscreen effectiveness"37 positive3 negative

Customers find this mineral sunscreen effective and incredible for their skin, with one customer noting it successfully blocked sunburn.

"...on light then melted in I was able to put on primer /makeup no bad reaction to makeup..." Read more

"...It gives my skin a lovely, natural glow while hydrating and protecting from the sun...." Read more

"...I even use it around my eyes with no stinging or irritation. It is very moisturizing...." Read more

"...I don’t think it was geared for older or dryer, skins, but for sunscreen it’s excellent...." Read more

33 customers mention "Effectiveness"26 positive7 negative

Customers find the sunscreen effective, with one mentioning it works well under makeup.

"Love this moisturizer. Works well and give you a nice glow" Read more

"Great product..." Read more

"...I gave it three stars because it seems like a nice product, just not for someone with dry skin." Read more

"...This product however was terrible!! The color is gray, not white, which I honestly did not notice was wrong until I read other peoples reviews...." Read more

30 customers mention "Skin look"24 positive6 negative

Customers like the moisturizer's effect on their skin, noting it provides a dewy look with a little color, and one customer mentions it works well under makeup.

"...Some days I don’t even feel like putting on makeup because it looks that good...." Read more

"Not for dryer skin. It looked wonderful at first, but skin seemed dry after a few hours. By the end of the day deep creases were visible...." Read more

"...If I am in full sun I usually add a SPF 50 or 70 . It gives the dewy look that is popular right now." Read more

"...light, neutral-warm skin with hints of pink, and this just looks so gross on my face. It’s also wayyy to heavy of a moisturizer...." Read more

41 customers mention "Thickness"27 positive14 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the moisturizer's thickness, with some finding it lightweight while others describe it as heavy.

"...feel clean / light *look disappearing *price I tried the trial size..." Read more

"...Like most mineral sunscreens, it goes on a bit thick and cake-y, but it absorbs well and doesn't leave a cast...." Read more

"The product itself I'm happy with. It's lightweight, absorbs, protective, light pleasant scent, doesn't break me out, etc...." Read more

"...I like the lightweight coverage it provides and so far it has worked well as a sunscreen . If I am in full sun I usually add a SPF 50 or 70 ...." Read more

36 customers mention "White cast"11 positive25 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the sunscreen's white cast, with some appreciating that it has almost none, while others note a slight beige tint.

"...doesn't smell weird but it is a little expensive and leaves a white cast. It is a little tacky after putting it on but it goes away...." Read more

"...use a lot of it or have a darker skin tone it will, indeed, leave a slight white cast, especially around the eyebrows and at the hairline...." Read more

"I use this everyday and love using it. No white cast, super easy to spread and an all physical sunscreen...." Read more

"...This product however was terrible!! The color is gray, not white, which I honestly did not notice was wrong until I read other peoples reviews...." Read more

26 customers mention "Value for money"11 positive15 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the sunscreen's value for money, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it expensive and note that the size doesn't justify the cost.

"Not worth the price...." Read more

"...feel clean / light *look disappearing *price I tried the trial size..." Read more

"...Not reading the size description was on me, but I still think it’s Spendy for what you get...." Read more

"...I would purchase again though because it is a really nice product." Read more

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B. Mie
Quality moisture size moisturizing absorption texture fair skin sensitive
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
Size: 0.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase

Love love love
You have calm my nerves of getting older 47 yrs

*feel clean / light
*look disappearing
*price I tried the trial size

This did not break me out or bother me in any capacity the color did not stay white

I am fair skin so it was perfect it goes on light then melted in I was able to put on primer /makeup no bad reaction to makeup

Paula’s choice genius how they put intentional ingredients together exact what you need and helps the ingredients to work together

Figure out your skin before trying products then you will buy exactly what you’re skin craves and needs

Two kinds of sensitivity research which one you are
* sensitivity issues like eczema et cetra
* sensitivity to ingredients
I’m the second one

If you are too this is perfect check out the other ones I bought at same time the toner OMG try it

If they keep the price and product level I’m a lifer:))

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B. Mie

Quality moisture size moisturizing absorption texture fair skin sensitive

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
Love love love
You have calm my nerves of getting older 47 yrs

*feel clean / light
*look disappearing
*price I tried the trial size

This did not break me out or bother me in any capacity the color did not stay white

I am fair skin so it was perfect it goes on light then melted in I was able to put on primer /makeup no bad reaction to makeup

Paula’s choice genius how they put intentional ingredients together exact what you need and helps the ingredients to work together

Figure out your skin before trying products then you will buy exactly what you’re skin craves and needs

Two kinds of sensitivity research which one you are
* sensitivity issues like eczema et cetra
* sensitivity to ingredients
I’m the second one

If you are too this is perfect check out the other ones I bought at same time the toner OMG try it

If they keep the price and product level I’m a lifer:))

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Tawney E
Paula! Where have you been all my life?!?
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2025
Size: 0.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
This, by far, is the best moisturizer/SPF combo that I have found for my dry to oily skin type. Like most mineral sunscreens, it goes on a bit thick and cake-y, but it absorbs well and doesn't leave a cast. It moisturizes my skin all day long without making it more oily or drier. It's like it targets and balances all those problem points that other brands made worse!

And I've seen substantial blemish improvement since I've started using it. 3Better yet, if blemishes do form, this does not aggravate or make them worse. 10/10 would recommend to everyone!

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Megan Schaeffer
Illuminating
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
Size: 0.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I like to use this moisturizer when I plan on wearing makeup that day. It leaves a silvery shine to the skin which I find is great at making my foundation glowy. I don't find that it moisturizes as well as I'd like it to, so I use another moisturizer underneath this one. I would purchase again though because it is a really nice product.

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quinn
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023
Size: 2 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I have been using this product for years and I think it’s about time that I wrote a review. I am 34 and I have a super dry, very sensitive, blemish prone skin. I have tried so many products to find what actually works and this one is my all time favorite spf moisturizer. It gives my skin a lovely, natural glow while hydrating and protecting from the sun. Most glow sunscreen has a tint that looks unnatural and clogs pores. This one is different. Some days I don’t even feel like putting on makeup because it looks that good. Many times people complimented my skin when I only had this product on. Recently, my brother used it and also loved so I got one for him too. I highly recommend it!!

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KATMIC
extremely drying
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2022
Size: 2 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Not for dryer skin. It looked wonderful at first, but skin seemed dry after a few hours. By the end of the day deep creases were visible. It was as if I'd worn a clay mask all day. I usually use Paula's Choice SKIN RECOVERY Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 Mineral, but tried this hoping to smooth out discolorations a bit. I gave it three stars because it seems like a nice product, just not for someone with dry skin.

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ABSACTO
Buy this now
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2019
Size: 2 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
This is a FANTASTIC product that absorbs into my skin and gives it a glow. If you use a lot of it or have a darker skin tone it will, indeed, leave a slight white cast, especially around the eyebrows and at the hairline. But I find when I use too much and this happens I can rub it in more and it goes away. I also read a tip to mix mineral sunscreens with a few drops of your liquid foundation or a liquid bronzer to avoid the white cast effect. I even use it around my eyes with no stinging or irritation. It is very moisturizing. I love that it is a mineral sunscreen with other beneficial products and my skin definitely has improved in tone and clarity since I began using it. Highly recommend and hope they keep making this product!

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Mary
Nothing good to say
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023
Size: 0.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I have purchased other Paula’s Choice products (a sleep mask and an exfoliating liquid) and loved them! This product however was terrible!! The color is gray, not white, which I honestly did not notice was wrong until I read other peoples reviews. It is extremely thick and does not blend in well AT ALL. Due to being so thick, the product makes my face look greasy af (I don’t ever have greasy skin) and has caused me to begin breaking out with acne again! $12 is steep for how tiny the bottle is. Not reading the size description was on me, but I still think it’s Spendy for what you get. I will stick with my $8 full size Walmart brand spf moisturizers! I do not recommend!

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Kimberly Clark
Excellent Product.
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
Size: 0.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
This comes in a really small tube that at first seems like a poor purchase. I felt cheated at first and then I tried the product and realized that a little will go a long way. I like the lightweight coverage it provides and so far it has worked well as a sunscreen . If I am in full sun I usually add a SPF 50 or 70 . It gives the dewy look that is popular right now.

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Liu M.
Expiring in 3 months
Reviewed in Singapore on November 14, 2023
Size: 2 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase

Received product well but expiring in 2/2024 when I received in Nov 2023.

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Liu M.

Expiring in 3 months

Reviewed in Singapore on November 14, 2023
Received product well but expiring in 2/2024 when I received in Nov 2023.

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Mickey J.
Works great!
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on August 11, 2023
Size: 2 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I've tried several sunscreen fluids under make up and this one does what it promises to deliver

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pomymomy
This SPF30 is bae ♥️
Reviewed in India on June 2, 2021
Size: 2 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I am sucker of mineral sunscreen, call it moisturizer with SPF or call it SpF with moisturizer, whatever you name it does the job beautifully
Certainly will stay my forever best lightweight SPF , like usual I have stocked this up like other Paula’s choice products I use ( it’s pandemic & out of stock is not happy feeling 😬) , this spf beautifully suits normal to dry skin and like the name suggest Defence glow, it literally adds glow which is quite visible and I totally love it ♥️
Application: I apply two thin layer and it perfectly saves my skin from Sun damages and also soothes irritated skin if any !

Ps : it’s only SPF 30 so it’s perfect for indoor , I wear sunscreen daily & as it’s mineral sunscreen one can safely apply around the eye & on top of lips .. it never stings or irritate skin
However if stepping outdoor and staying longer under the sun then apply a spf 50 preferably mineral 🙌🏻

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Dubaichick
Really nice
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on January 15, 2023
Size: 0.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Great moisturizer with spf. Will buy again.

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Khushboo
Not for oily skin
Reviewed in India on June 8, 2021
Size: 2 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
It’s good for people with dry skin. Texture is good but not suitable for oily people or acne prone skin.

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