Paula's Choice
5% Vitamin C Sheer Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
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About the Product
Item 2737203
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
-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).
-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.
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