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Paula's Choice - 5% Vitamin C Sheer Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
$42.99
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Description
About the Product
What it is: A sheer, multi-active SPF supercharged with the bioactive power of five percent vitamin C to protect, moisturize, and visibly brighten skin all day.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C 5%: Visibly brightens dullness, evens tone, and boosts sun protection.
- Broad-Spectrum SPF 50: Defends against damaging UV rays and prevents visible signs of aging.
- Algae-Derived Amino Acids: Enhance UV protection and visibly strengthen skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, reef safe, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This unique SPF provides visible benefits, moisture, and sun protection in one multitasking step. Five percent vitamin C brightens the appearance of dullness and boosts sun protection while algae-derived amino acids enhance skin’s ability to resist environmental damage. The sheer formula leaves all skin types and tones with an immediately visible glow.
Clinical Results: In an independent clinical study on 33 subjects, after 8 weeks:
- 100% had brighter skin and improved hydration
In an independent clinical study with 30 subjects, after 3 weeks:
- 100% agreed it did not leave a white cast
- 97% agreed it left skin glowing
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C 5%: Visibly brightens dullness, evens tone, and boosts sun protection.
- Broad-Spectrum SPF 50: Defends against damaging UV rays and prevents visible signs of aging.
- Algae-Derived Amino Acids: Enhance UV protection and visibly strengthen skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, reef safe, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This unique SPF provides visible benefits, moisture, and sun protection in one multitasking step. Five percent vitamin C brightens the appearance of dullness and boosts sun protection while algae-derived amino acids enhance skin’s ability to resist environmental damage. The sheer formula leaves all skin types and tones with an immediately visible glow.
Clinical Results: In an independent clinical study on 33 subjects, after 8 weeks:
- 100% had brighter skin and improved hydration
In an independent clinical study with 30 subjects, after 3 weeks:
- 100% agreed it did not leave a white cast
- 97% agreed it left skin glowing
Ingredients
-Vitamin C 5%: Visibly brightens dullness, evens tone, and boosts sun protection.
-Broad-Spectrum SPF 50: Defends against damaging UV rays and prevents visible signs of aging.
-Algae-Derived Amino Acids: Enhance UV protection and visibly strengthen skin.
Avobenzone (2%), Octinoxate (7.5%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (2%), Water, Glycerin, Silica, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Acetyl Zingerone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-4, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499).
-Broad-Spectrum SPF 50: Defends against damaging UV rays and prevents visible signs of aging.
-Algae-Derived Amino Acids: Enhance UV protection and visibly strengthen skin.
Avobenzone (2%), Octinoxate (7.5%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (2%), Water, Glycerin, Silica, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Acetyl Zingerone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-4, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499).
How to Use
Suggested Usage:
-Use as the last step in your AM routine.
-Apply liberally to face and neck 15 mins before sun exposure.
-Reapply as needed throughout the day.
Recycling Instructions:
Check your local recycling authority's guidelines.
-Use as the last step in your AM routine.
-Apply liberally to face and neck 15 mins before sun exposure.
-Reapply as needed throughout the day.
Recycling Instructions:
Check your local recycling authority's guidelines.
Care
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
Design
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