Provides broad-spectrum UV protection; includes avobenzone for UVA screening

Ultra-smooth texture glides over lips and feels feather-light, leaving a soft glossy finish

Shimmering shades highlight lips and reflect light

Provides soft, translucent color with beautiful shine

100% fragrance-free

Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%; Avobenzone 2%. (sunscreen agents) Other Ingredients: VP/Hexadecene Copolymer (binding/film-forming agent), Tricaprylin, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate (emollient slip agents), Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax (emollient and bodifier), Polyisobutene (film-former), Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Ceresin (emollients), Polyethylene (binding agent), Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Triisocetyl Citrate (thickeners), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Octyldodecanol, Paraffin (emollients), Retinyl Palmitate (vitamin A, antioxidant), Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol (vitamin E, antioxidants), Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C, antioxidant), Propylparaben, Butylparaben (preservatives)

May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides (mineral-derived pigments), Carmine (naturally-derived pigment), Manganese Violet, Red 6 Lake, Red 7 Lake, Red 21, Red 27 Lake, Red 28 Lake, Red 30, Red 33, Orange 5 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 1 Lake (coloring agents)

Directions: Apply to lined lips at least 20 minutes before going outside. Reapply as often as needed to maintain color. If you will be outdoors for more than two hours, reapply lipstick at regular intervals to maintain sun protection.

Apply straight from the tube or use a Paula's Choice Lipstick Brush for a more exact, precise application.

It is helpful to apply lipliner prior to lipstick to define and shape the mouth as well as to provide an "anchor" for the lip color to enhance its wear.

It is also an option to apply lipstick first, blot, then apply lipliner and blend with a brush to soften the line. To maintain SPF 15 sun protection, finish by reapplying Sheer Cream Lipstick.

Do not attempt to reshape or redraw the mouth with lipstick or lipliner! As a general rule, those with small lips should stick with creamy or matte lipsticks in lighter, bright colors and those with large, full lips can opt for matte or creamy but should be cautious with very dark, bold, or bright colors.

Lipstick is an essential step for a full makeup application (NOT lip gloss, which is too sheer and fleeting). Applying color to the lips will balance a face already enhanced with cheek color and eyeshadow/liner.

If your lipstick has caked or your lips have dried a bit, make sure you wipe off any traces of lipstick before reapplying. Forgetting to do this will make reapplication look sloppy and unattractive. If the dryness is severe, apply a lip balm or gloss prior to your lipstick.

Lipstick and/or lipliner almost always cake up if they are applied to the inner corners of the mouth. For the sake of a neat, beautiful application, stop the lipstick just before the mouth's inner corner!

The color of your lipstick should be tonally similar to that of the rest of your makeup. An example of what does not work would be wearing a plum or mauve blush with a coral-toned lipstick.

Why did Paula use avobenzone instead of titanium dioxide or zinc oxide in the Sheer Cream Lipstick?
Paula chose avobenzone because both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are rather opaque mineral sunscreens and it is difficult to create aesthetically pleasing sheer colors with them. In order to achieve an SPF 15 rating, the percentages of titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide required would have created a fuller coverage lipstick whose colors would be dulled by the matte finish these ingredients have.

Will it affect the sunscreen if I apply lip gloss over Sheer Cream Lipstick SPF 15?
Yes, it will, but how much the sunscreen will be affected is unknown. Applying lip gloss over Sheer Cream Lipstick will not cancel out the sunscreen, but it will dilute it, just as applying moisturizer over a facial sunscreen dilutes that. If you do not plan on spending much time outdoors and want a glossier finish while wearing this product, it is OK to apply a light layer of lip gloss. However, if you want sufficient sun protection for a long day (more than two hours) outdoors, it is best to skip the gloss and apply extra Sheer Cream Lipstick to obtain a shinier finish.

Should I apply my lip balm before or after applying Sheer Cream Lipstick SPF 15?
It depends on whether or not your lip balm contains an effective sunscreen. If you use Paula's Choice Moisturizing Lipscreen SPF 15, it does not matter if you apply it before or after Sheer Cream Lipstick (though afterwards will dilute the color). If you use a lip balm without sunscreen (or without UVA-protecting ingredients), it is imperative to apply it before Sheer Cream Lipstick SPF 15.