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Paula's Choice
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United States
DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturiser
Last Updated on:
July 29, 2025
Created on:
August 8, 2025
My rating:
2
/3
Details
Nice Ingredients:
Niacinamide, Argan Oil, Resveratrol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Licorice Root Extract, Tetrapeptide-30, Glycerin, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids
SPF:
30
Volume:
60 mL
Type:
Vehicle:
Lotion
Finish:
Natural/Dewy
Type:
Inorganic (Mineral/Physical)
UVA:
Broad Spectrum [Critical Wavelength]
Local Ocean Regulations:
No Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene (U.S. Virgin Islands, Palau, Hawaii, Key West, Aruba)
Filters:
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Alcohol?
No
Resistance to water:
No
Added Fragrance/Essential Oils?
No
Type:
Tint?
Universal
Eye sting:
No
Cast on me:
2 (Visible cast on me, best for light to medium skin tones)
So.. I don't hate this. There is a bit of a cast that's fairly tolerable, especially if you wear makeup. This is also shockingly moisturizing for a mineral SPF. Coupled with the antioxidants, brighteners, and hydrating ingredients in here, this is not a bad option if you're hard pressed to find a mineral sunscreen.