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Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

Paula's Choice

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Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

Mineral Sunscreens

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3.5

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44 Total Ingredients

Ingredients distribution based on EWG rating

Ingredient Safety

Ingredient Compatibility

The number of good or bad ingredients for each skin type

oily skin

Oily

3 Good

0 Bad

dry skin

Dry

4 Good

0 Bad

sensitive skin

Sensitive

2 Good

1 Bad

Addresses These Concerns

Product Attributes

Alcohol-free
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Sulfate-free
Allergen-free
Cruelty-free
Fragrance-free
Pregnancy-friendly

Ratings & Reviews

3.5

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22 Reviews

Rating Distribution

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Product Attributes

Alcohol-free
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Sulfate-free
Allergen-free
Cruelty-free
Fragrance-free
Pregnancy-friendly

Photo Reviews

17 Reviews

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Miu21

Dry/Sensitive

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Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

product review positives

- glowy - hydrating - doesn’t pill on it’s own (with serum it does a bit) - works under makeup - for all skin types (dry skin might need to add a moisturizer) - minimal white cast (I believe all mineral sunscreens leave a white cast, but if u know o...

product review negatives

- pricey (38€for 60ml) - feels tacky - runs down when sweating

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6

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1

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saip

Oily/Sensitive

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Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

product review positives

I was really excited to try this. The glowy finish is really pretty and this sunscreen almost feels like makeup.

product review negatives

Took a long time to absorb. I also noticed some pilling.

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2

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0

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VeryPickyOne

Dry/Sensitive

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Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

product review positives

First of all dark skin people stay away from this. The dewy look along with white cast is unbearably ugly. I broke out badly so had to return. I tried stop the product for a while snd started using again but didnt help The consistsncy is bit thick b...

product review negatives

Nothing worked for me unfotunately

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2

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0

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skincarex18

Oily/Resilient

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Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

product review positives

This product has been the best SPF for my skin. I started with a CeraVe SPF and I did not like how it was very patchy and had a whitecast. This SPF from Paula’s Choice has a bit of a beige/light tan colour which is good for people of color, like myse...

product review negatives

This SPF has a bit of a smell to it. It isn’t too strong but just to inform you that some people may not like the scent.

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danipatarazzi

Oily/Resilient

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Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

product review positives

I saw a couple of TikTokers rave about this so I had to give it a shot, even though I absolutely love my Drmtlgy. So I ordered the mini of the PC Defense Essential Glow on Amazon. For starters, because it’s an SPF I need to add a lot of product; I us...

product review negatives

Overall, it’s a nice moisturizer with SPF but I’m going to stick to the Drmtlgy one because the niacinamide and tocopherol are higher up on the list, and it’s an SPF 46. Plus it’s universally tinted.

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