Paula's Choice Extra Care Oil Free Sunscreen for Face, SPF 50 Face & Body Sunscreen, Daily Moisturizing Lotion with Aloe & Vitamin A/C, Sweat & Water Resistant, Fragrance-Free, UVA/UVB Protection, 5oz

This is one of my holy grail products!! I’ve been using it for a few years and it literally changed my skin for the better. I don’t really wear makeup but I do use this up to twice a day. I love that it doesn’t really have a scent, it doesn’t pill or leave a white caste. It feels more like a moisturizer than sunscreen. It also lasts me a fairly long time compared to other products. I really could talk about this sunscreen all day, it’s that incredible.

I HATE lotion and applying it to any of my person, especially my face. I was looking up comfortable sunscreen for your face and I got this as a top recommendation. It is exactly as is advertised. It’s very lightweight, non greasy which is probably the top issue for me. I won’t say that applying sunscreen is my favorite but this product has made me a lot more willing to do it. Glad that this product will save me from a leathery future.

I've been using this for about four years, but only recently ordered it through Amazon, where it's more expensive than the maker's website but I come out ahead with free (and faster) shipping here. It seems to do a good job protecting my skin from the sun, probably because it's a combo mineral and chemical sunscreen. Despite having very light skin I've never gotten sunburned when using it, even though I apply it once each morning and that's it for the day. But if were into swimming or outdoor sports other than an occasional walk, I would feel safer reapplying at some point in the day. It's not as inexpensive as some, but it still costs less than other brands that target women. It has no added scent so it won't attract bees, etc., but it does have a scent to it initially as you apply it. Some reviewers say it smells like plastic, but for some reason my nose interprets it as a light floral scent. Your nose may vary. It's easy to spill because it's very runny out of the tube, but that helps it spread more easily and soak into my skin faster. For the first two minutes it may give a white cast, but that goes away as it soaks in. I took off one star because the ingredients separate easily. I have to shake the tube well before using it each day or I may get a really thin liquid with white lumps in it. Make sure the cap it on tight after each use, or the contents may start to oxidize (turn brown).

I always try to purchase a sunscreen that has a good price point and a good amount of product. I also have oily skin and am careful about the sunscreen I purchase. This sunscreen was affordable, it has a lot of product, and it truly is non-greasy. I have oily skin and was worried that this sunscreen would be too much since I already use toner, essence, and another moisturizer. However, I found that this sunscreen was moisturizing enough for me to skip my normal moisturizer. It feels so hydrating on my oil but dehydrated skin. It doesn't break me out. The sunscreen is white in color but blends down transparent on my tan skin tone. It is very thin and runny. Because of the thin consistency of the product, I am very careful when using the product. You have to be careful otherwise it can get messy. I can see myself using this sunscreen for a long time.

I really, really wanted to like this sunscreen but the first time I used it my skin felt like I had my face on a gas stove. The burn was insane. It eventually faded but I was shocked at how bad it burned. I have very dry, sensitive, acne prone skin and a lot of skincare burns my face but it has never been nowhere as bad as that. I've used many Paula's Choice products and at least for my skin all of the moisturizers seem to really burn my skin but I've used several Paula's Choice sunscreens and luckily didn't have an issue so I was surprised with this one. It seemed to really dry my skin out as well. Also as you can see in one of the photos, the stopper that's in the cap just completely broke off allowing the very runny sunscreen to flow out. I've never dropped it or anything and I've only used it once so I have no idea how that happened. I like that you get quite a good amount for a decent price and the ingredients seem fine but I'm really annoyed that I can't just shut the lid and not worry about it making a mess. I will be trying it again in case I was just having a really sensitive skin day when I first tried it but I don't know, I'm just kinda bummed out. I can see this working well for people without sensitive skin. Probably best for normal to oily skin.

When I first opened this SPF, I was afraid it would be too heavy and oily for my combination skin. I also had concerns about it burning my eyes, as it had a very similar scent and texture to another sunscreen that does exactly that. After my first application however, I was amazed— no eye irritation, and it settled down into a glowy, natural finish. It’s definitely a heavier sunscreen, but I love to use it on sunny days to feel really protected. It’s also nice during the winter, as it’s very moisturizing and will keep your face soft and protected. No strong scent. Definitely my favorite American sunscreen I’ve tried.

This sunscreen goes on with a white cast and is very greasy. It does not dry to a matte finish. I love Paula's Choice products, but I am very disappointed in this product.

I don’t know why it doesn’t have better reviews. I have purchased this several times and recommended to everyone. This is a sunscreen with active ingredients ( I can see how other people could get irritation with it! But if you keep it simple in the morning with vitamin c and moisturizer you should be fine) Is not for everyone lol it has Retinyl palmitate which I love for anti aging one of the very very few sunscreens that have some sort of vitamin A in it. The texture is great is just a dream! No white cast is a serum like consistency very light weight. You look radiant wearing it. But if u are sensitive approach with caution I have used it for the longest time is my holy grail and it does sting a little bit.

I am not happy with the product, once started using the textures is stale and reacted on face.

Ive got sensitive skin. It burns during the day. It can be drying once it’s dried down after application. To be honest you can get better sunscreens of this quality for much lower prices from other Brand’s.