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Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Ultra-sheer Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Spf 30 (old)
Paula's Choice
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
UV Protection from (5) Ingredient:
Anti Aging from (2) Ingredient:
Brightening from (1) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
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Dry skin
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Oily Skin
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Sensitive skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 31 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Avobenzone (Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
![]() UV Protection
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Homosalate (Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Skin Conditioning, Uv Filter) |
![]() UV Protection
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Octocrylene (Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Filter) |
![]() UV Protection
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Oxybenzone (Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
![]() UV Protection
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Water (Solvent) |
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A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Silica (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent) |
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B
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Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent) |
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A
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Cetyl Dimethicone (Emollient, Antifoaming Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive) |
![]() Silicone
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B
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Masking, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Tonic) |
![]() Good for oily skin
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Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder (Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Good for sensitive skin
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A
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Ascorbyl Palmitate (Masking, Antioxidant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Phospholipids (Skin Conditioning) |
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Superoxide Dismutase (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Reducing) |
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Adenosine (Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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Tocopherol |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Bisabolol |
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
![]() Brightening
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Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (Skin Protecting) |
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Colloidal Oatmeal (Skin Protecting, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent) |
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A
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Panthenol (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
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Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract |
![]() Acne fighting
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Acrylates/ C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming) |
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Titanium Dioxide (Cosmetic Colorant, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying) |
![]() UV Protection
![]() Good for sensitive skin
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A
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Sorbic Acid (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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B
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Sodium Hydroxide (Denaturant , pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
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B
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Steareth 21 (Surfactant, Emulsifying, Sufactant) |
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B
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Steareth 2 (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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B
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Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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