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Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense SPF 30 feels wonderfully light, but its broad-spectrum, oil-absorbing formula gives skin a nourishing supply of antioxidants to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and uneven skin tone and to smooth away dryness for younger-looking skin! It is the perfect option to help prevent premature aging of skin.
All Paula’s Choice products are 100% fragrance free, clinically proven to be non-irritating, and never tested on animals.
Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense SPF 30 feels wonderfully light, but its broad-spectrum, oil-absorbing formula gives skin a nourishing supply of antioxidants to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and uneven skin tone and to smooth away dryness for younger-looking skin! It is the perfect option to help prevent premature aging of skin.
All Paula’s Choice products are 100% fragrance free, clinically proven to be non-irritating, and never tested on animals.
What does it do?
Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense SPF 30 feels surprisingly light, yet provides trusted broad-spectrum protection from the aging rays of the sun. This daytime moisturizer does even more, offering weightless healthy hydration and a matte finish that helps keep excess shine in check. Meanwhile, an exclusive blend of skin-restoring ingredients and research-proven antioxidants work to help prevent the appearance of signs of aging.
Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense SPF 30 feels surprisingly light, yet provides trusted broad-spectrum protection from the aging rays of the sun. This daytime moisturizer does even more, offering weightless healthy hydration and a matte finish that helps keep excess shine in check. Meanwhile, an exclusive blend of skin-restoring ingredients and research-proven antioxidants work to help prevent the appearance of signs of aging.
How to use
Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense SPF 30 is ideal for those with normal to combination or oily skin who want to help skin look more balanced, to help prevent premature aging of skin, and to provide a more hydrated look.
Use as the last step in your AM skincare routine. Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. If you don’t apply liberally, you will need to reapply every two hours after your skin is exposed to direct sunlight. If you plan to swim or perspire you must apply a water-resistant sunscreen.
Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense SPF 30 is ideal for those with normal to combination or oily skin who want to help skin look more balanced, to help prevent premature aging of skin, and to provide a more hydrated look.
Use as the last step in your AM skincare routine. Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. If you don’t apply liberally, you will need to reapply every two hours after your skin is exposed to direct sunlight. If you plan to swim or perspire you must apply a water-resistant sunscreen.
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RESEARCH
Seminars in Plastic Surgery, August 2016, issue 3, pages 129-133
Oxidative Medicine Longevity, 2015, volume 2015, 709628
Dermatologic Research and Practice, 2012, volume 2012, 135206
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, January 2013, issue 1, pages 16-26
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, issue 6, pages 447-451
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2008, issue 4, pages 163-166
Indian Dermatology Online Journal, April-June 2013, issue 2, pages 143-146
Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 2014, issue 2, pages 173-181
Bioscience Biotechnology Research Asia, 2006, volume 3, pages 257-260
Archives of Dermatology, August 2000, issue 8, pages 989-994
Indian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology, March-April 2012, issue 2, pages 142-145
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2014, issue 9, pages 1092-1097
Journal of Cosmetic Science, July-August 2011, issue 4, pages 361-370
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2000, issue 2, pages 85-94
Dermatologic Therapy, September-October 2007, issue 5, pages 314-21
Seminars in Plastic Surgery, August 2016, issue 3, pages 129-133
Oxidative Medicine Longevity, 2015, volume 2015, 709628
Dermatologic Research and Practice, 2012, volume 2012, 135206
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, January 2013, issue 1, pages 16-26
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, issue 6, pages 447-451
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2008, issue 4, pages 163-166
Indian Dermatology Online Journal, April-June 2013, issue 2, pages 143-146
Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 2014, issue 2, pages 173-181
Bioscience Biotechnology Research Asia, 2006, volume 3, pages 257-260
Archives of Dermatology, August 2000, issue 8, pages 989-994
Indian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology, March-April 2012, issue 2, pages 142-145
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2014, issue 9, pages 1092-1097
Journal of Cosmetic Science, July-August 2011, issue 4, pages 361-370
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2000, issue 2, pages 85-94
Dermatologic Therapy, September-October 2007, issue 5, pages 314-21
INGREDIENTS
Key Ingredients
Octocrylene, Phospholipid, Adenosine, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Silica, Salix Alba Extract, Avobenzone, Superoxide Dosmutase, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Bisabolol, Homosalate, Cameillia Sinesis, Gingko Biloba Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Colloidal Oatmeal, Oxybenzone
Product Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 7%, Octocrylene 2%, Oxybenzone 4%
Other Ingredients:Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Silica (texture-enhancing), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate (texture-enhancing), Cetyl Dimethicone (hydration/texture-enhancing), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (green tea extract/antioxidant), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder (hydration), Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Phospholipids (skin-restoring), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), Adenosine (skin-restoring), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (antioxidant/skin-soothing), Colloidal Oatmeal (skin-soothing), Panthenol (skin replenishing), Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Salix Alba Bark Extract (willow herb extract/skin-soothing), Acrylate/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (texture-enhancing), Titanium Dioxide (texture-enhancing), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancing), Steareth-21 (texture-enhancing), Steareth-2 (texture-enhancing), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Sorbic Acid (preservative).
Key Ingredients
Octocrylene, Phospholipid, Adenosine, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Silica, Salix Alba Extract, Avobenzone, Superoxide Dosmutase, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Bisabolol, Homosalate, Cameillia Sinesis, Gingko Biloba Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Colloidal Oatmeal, Oxybenzone
Product Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 7%, Octocrylene 2%, Oxybenzone 4%
Other Ingredients:Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Silica (texture-enhancing), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate (texture-enhancing), Cetyl Dimethicone (hydration/texture-enhancing), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (green tea extract/antioxidant), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder (hydration), Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Phospholipids (skin-restoring), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), Adenosine (skin-restoring), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (antioxidant/skin-soothing), Colloidal Oatmeal (skin-soothing), Panthenol (skin replenishing), Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Salix Alba Bark Extract (willow herb extract/skin-soothing), Acrylate/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (texture-enhancing), Titanium Dioxide (texture-enhancing), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancing), Steareth-21 (texture-enhancing), Steareth-2 (texture-enhancing), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Sorbic Acid (preservative).
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