Paula's Choice RESIST SPF 30 Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense Mineral Sunscreen for Face, Face Sunscreen, Oily Skin, Matte Tinted Face Moisturizer, UVA/UVB Protection, Fragrance-Free

I purchased the larger bottle last year and didn’t really use it until recently. I apply moisturizer, Hourglass primer, this, and another tinted moisturizer like NARS over it. This does mattify your face, dries down well and does a good job of neutralizing slight redness. I’m 55 and feel like I want to take using sunscreen more seriously where before I wasn’t layering spf products. I’m a very fair dry skinned redhead that burns. I think this product adds a nice layer of protection without a noticeable smell. It doesn’t clog pores or cause breakouts. It would work well on its own but don’t expect it to miraculously cover everything although it evens your complexion. Order the bigger size as it’s a better value. You only need a small amount. It spreads evenly with just your fingers. It will look much darker when you squeeze it out than it appears once applied.

Excellent for mature, yet oily skin and provides “your skin but better” coverage. It does feel wet going on and at first it feels like it’s not going to dry down, but within a few minutes it does and it provides a matte/satin finish. (It’s not full matte finish and looks more natural). It does have dimethicone and hydrated silica, which usually look matte at first, but then make me even oilier after a few hours, but whatever they do with this formulation works for me. This is the only product I have ever used that has kept my skin relatively matte the entire day. I have a fair to light warm tone/undertone and this does lean toward a pinkish, neutral, yet it is light enough coverage and blends in well enough that it isn’t a problem (I do wish it was a touch more warm, though). Oh, and I wear a lot of products underneath this, and it does not pill (but I don’t wear anything over it so I can’t speak to that). The attached picture is of me with the product on. I forgot to take a picture this morning before applying it to show up before and after. But you can see that it is very light coverage, isn’t patchy, and as a close enough match.

First of all, account is in husband’s name…hence the name George on the review. I know you are supposed to wear sunscreen every day, but most moisturizers with sunscreen have chemical spf, which doesn’t agree with my sensitive aging skin and I prefer the convenience of hydration and spf in one step, if possible. This one has physical sunscreen….so check #1. I don’t typically wear full coverage foundation and prefer something lighter to even out my complexion. So, tinted moisturizers seem like a good choice, but most tinted moisturizers are either too dark for my skin color to begin with or oxidize to a shade too orange. But this one is light enough and does not oxidize on my skin. So, check #2. I also prefer a matte or semi matte finish instead of a dewy finish, which this provides for me. It goes on easily with fingers and dries down without feeling sticky. In warm and/or humid weather, it is moisturizing enough on its own. In colder, drier weather, a light application of moisturizer before applying this seems to be working well. So, check #3.

This is hands down my favorite tinted mineral sunscreen! I've tried at least 20-30 others now but nothing beats this one. It provides more coverage than others and evens out the redness on my cheeks. It still looks natural and provides a blurring effect that makes my pores and textured skin look great. It does not get oily or greasy throughout the day either. It hasn't caused any breakouts or clogged pores on my sensitive, acne prone skin. The color can be a little dark for my super pale skin in the winter but it's barely noticeable and putting bronzer on my neck evens it out. I have dry skin and live in a dry climate, and this does slightly dry out certain areas of my face after a couple hours (I'm guessing due to the higher zinc %). I wish they made a non-matte version of this. If my face is feeling extra dry that day, I'll mix a bit of a glowy sunscreen in with it. If you want more coverage, you can mix a cc cream or a couple drops of foundation with it as well. Overall, this is the absolute best of the best for tinted mineral sunscreen that provides the perfect amount of coverage and really protects you from the sun.

Light and great for oily skin

I purchased this sunscreen because it was said to be great for sensitive skin and not leave a white cast like my other physical sunscreen. First of all let me say I am pretty pale. I am like a 3 in most foundations. This sunscreen definitely leaves a pale cast on my skin. Maybe it isn't white, but it's kinda pale cool pinkish? Anyway, just keep that in mind if you are hoping it will blend in seamlessly to your skin tone. However, it is much less of a cast than my previous white sunscreen, and the formula is also not as thick and sticky. I add a bit of bronzer to warm it up and make it look less pink/pale. The first time I wore this sunscreen I went hiking, and I found my skin was burning and itching. I was lightly sweating. Something in the formula slightly irritates my skin. I have rosacea, the pink flushed kind - no bumps. I definitely felt like a rosacea flare was coming on that first day. Since then I have worn it and not experienced the itching and flush but I am wary. I believe it may have been the combination of the sunscreen with sweating and sunshine that made me itch and burn. But isn't that what sunscreen is for? To wear outside in the sun? So... I dunno. Another thing to add is that you must vigorously mix the lotion before opening the tube. Each time. Otherwise you just get a mess. For me that means shaking it a lot and then massaging the tube to try to mix it up. A pain. My other sunscreen is the same so I guess that's just normal. Still in search of a holy grail physical sunscreen that isn't irritating for the rosacea on my face. I've started wearing foundation as sunscreen and so far it's the best solution. It's the right color match, it is spf 20 and it is using pigments as the sunblock so it is physical sunscreen I guess? It just doesn't last that long out in the sweaty sunshine or work when going in the water. I will not repurchase this product. Foundation works better and this is expensive!

Saw so many good reviews about this on Xiaohongshu, especially for oily skin. Lightweight, slightly tone-up, not greasy at all. Really like it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It's definitely not a moisturizer, but I like it anyways. Personally, I have really dry skin, and I use retinol, so I use some pretty intense serums and moisturizers to keep my skin hydrated, and it leaves me looking pretty greasy. This sunscreen just kind of makes my other moisturizers matte and makes my skin feel dry to the touch, but my skin is still moisturized underneath. I'll definitely never use it by itself, but its gonna be a super helpful addition to my routine, and it's gonna come in so handy during the hot/humid summer.

Will buy again

Pl. Sell this product again. Good one. Why is there no production?

Truly overpriced. Its a tiny tube shorter than my index finger. Could barely use it once. Be careful!

This is my 'holy grail' after many years of searching for the perfect daily facial sunscreen..this is 'the one' I have very oily skin, I've always battled with shine. I've tried many..many facial sunscreens, and spent a lot of money in the process, but no more! This is perfect for me. Beautiful texture, super lightweight, matte finish without looking 'flat'. It doesn't crease or settle in fine lines. I'm not one for sitting out in the sun but I've never burnt with this on my face and neck. I wear it daily, all year round. It's a brilliant product!

I’ve never used a tinted moisturizer before so wasn’t sure what to expect. I love it! I find this tint gives a really nice light coverage to even out my skin tone. I usually use a little concealer and a light powder but this sunscreen eliminates the need for concealer on me. I am very fair skin with pink undertones. Not sure how well this tint would blend on darker complexions. It is not moisturizing in itself so I always apply a moisturizer first.