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Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2007-09-13 18:46:47
Posted By: Rowena
Location: Skidmore, MO United States
Comments:
Please don't ever stop making your Pure Mineral Sunscreen. I have Rosacea and the formulation makes my skin silky, hides the redness, and provides protection from the sun. Amazing product! Thank you.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2007-09-13 18:47:17
Posted By: Jessica I.
Location: Long Island, NY United States
Comments:
I absolutely LOVE your Pure Mineral Sunscreen and Skin Recovery Cleanser for my very dry skin. I am taking Accutane, and my skin is extremely sensitive to most over-the-counter lotions, cleansers, sunscreens, and make-up. I don't know what I'd do without your non-irritating, beautifully blending products. Thank you, Paula.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2008-06-24 21:19:42
Pure Mineral Sunscreen Great Makeup Base
Posted By: Linda Summers
Location: Canton, GA United States
Comments:
Pure Minerals Sunscreen works great under my mineral foundation. With this as my base, I can go all day and my makeup still look fresh at the end of the day. It doesn't clog your pores or sting your skin or eyes.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2008-04-28 20:51:38
Pure Mineral Sunscreen
Posted By: Julie Andrews Lee
Location: North Canton, OH United States
Comments:
Wonderful! Other brands make our eyes sting and turn our clothes yellow. This one has NEVER stung my eyes or discolored our clothes. Love it for the kids!
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2008-04-30 21:18:40
We can finally wear sunscreen
Posted By: Jennifer
Location: Redlands, CA United States
Comments:
I have always had problems with sunscreen stinging my face, and I bought this hoping the mineral formula would be gentler. It felt so good on my skin that I dared to try it on my 6 year old daughter, who has severe dermatitis that is triggered by both the sun and chemical sunscreens. Not only is she not bothered by this mineral formula, for the first time in her life she is able to run around on the playground on a bright day without huge, hot, red welts swelling up all over her cheeks. Her face looks better than it has since she started kindergarden, soft and clear and sweet. This works far better for her than her medication! I am so happy with this product I could hug someone. Thank you so much for making something that will make my little girl's life so much more comfortable.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2008-05-12 19:12:59
Amazing!
Posted By: Ilse
Location: Souris, PE Canada
Comments:
This amazing sunscreen goes on so incredibly smooth and silky. I use it on my super sensitive children all the time. It is the only sunscreen I trust to put on them to keep them safe from the sun and to keep their skin free from chemical irritation.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2008-06-12 02:19:42
Pure Mineral Sunscreen
Posted By: Roxanne
Location: Melbourne, AL Australia
Comments:
I love your pure mineral sunscreen. It has been discontinued in Australia, which is really disappointing. Please bring it back
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2008-07-03 19:17:46
Dont leave home without it!
Posted By: Michelle
Location: Orange County, CA United States
Comments:
LOVE IT! Not only does it provide the best sun protection possible, but it works as a great primer for my foundation too! Silky and smooth. I love knowing my skin is as protected as it can be when I leave the house!
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2008-08-17 09:30:47
Did not absorb into my skin
Posted By: Maura
Location: Philadelphia, PA United States
Comments:
Did not absorb into my skin; left a white film and my skin felt waxy. Love Paula's products, but this one, at least for me, was not a winner.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2008-09-03 14:15:57
Love This Sunscreen!
Posted By: Carole McMurray
Location: Nevada City, CA United States
Comments:
I have sensitive skin, and this sunscreen does not irritate. It goes on initially looking rather white and almost oily, but within a few seconds it becomes quite matte and the white disappears. My daytime routine has become: Wash with One-Step Cleanser, followed by Skin Recovery toner, then the wonderful Skin Recovery Anti-Oxidant Serum (especially under the eye area), and top with the Pure Mineral Sunscreen, which makes a perfect finishing and moisturizing base for my mineral makeup. For daily year-round use I am quite happy to use this sunscreen. My only wish is that this sunscreen were a higher SPF rating, perhaps 30.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2008-10-10 10:52:20
Fantastic Product
Posted By: Rachel
Location: Portland, OR United States
Comments:
This is the only sunscreen for sensitive skin that I can use under my eyes. No irritation whatsoever, and I can wear it under my eye makeup. I love it.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2008-11-20 07:38:31
Love it, Love it
Posted By: Jami
Location: Garrison, NY United States
Comments:
I use this sunscreen all year round...When I put it on it feels so great on my skin, like it just calms it and makes it feel totally moisturized, soft and calm. I absolutely love it!! thanks
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2008-11-21 14:39:07
Love it
Posted By: Erica
Location: Houston, TX United States
Comments:
This is the first all-mineral sunscreen I've found that isn't greasy. It goes on smooth and pretty much blends in (I have olive skin). It also manages to help skin look matte all day.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2008-12-01 17:11:17
mineral sunscreen
Posted By: D.O.
Location: San Antonio, TX United States
Comments:
This sunscreen goes on smoothly, not too oily or too dry. It looks great under makeup, except for the chalky color it leaves your skin. I am not prone to breakouts but the few times i have used this i have broken out.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2009-01-02 23:40:36
Great For Faces!
Posted By: Curry
Location: OH United States
Comments:
I like this one even better than the mineral SPF formulated just for faces. This evens out my really red skin, and leaves my fair skin with a gorgeous glow. Wears fabulously under makeup and doesn't cause breakouts. Such a good value for the amount too! Love It!!!
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2009-03-22 09:05:15
BEST SUNSCREEN MY FACE HAS EVER MET!!!
Posted By: Carol Edlavitch
Location: Kansas City, MO United States
Comments:
Adore it! Zero irritation, even eye area. White cast vanishes as dries down. Perfect under makeup or al-fresco. Please make portable size & SPF30.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2009-06-03 14:52:35
Chalky & Purple Cast
Posted By: Christina
Location: Calgary, AB Canada
Comments:
The sunscreen seems to work relatively well but the color coat it leaves on your skin is disgustingly chalky & has a purple cast to it. Very thick to spread and does not go very far at all on the body.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2009-06-10 17:11:36
physical sunblock!
Posted By: winnie
Location: santa clara, CA United States
Comments:
this one has a higher titanium dioxide rating than the skin recovery moisturizer SPF15... so it is a better sunblock, but also more white pasty, and feels a bit more oily.. great to layer it on during the day as a pure sunblock.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2009-06-11 15:20:07
having trouble with sunscreen.:/
Posted By: koki
Location: houston, TX United States
Comments:
i have sensitive skin. and i read that if thats you skin type is that get a sunscreen with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide only, but it also leaves a whitish cast :/ and this ones only SPF 15 which blocks out only 95% of rays???? :( i don't know what to do!
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2009-06-20 13:32:32
Only white and chalky if you do not rub it IN!
Posted By: Ben
Location: MA United States
Comments:
The people who say this leaves their skin white, chalky, or purple haven't rubbed it in fully. This sunscreen is so gentle on the skin and absorbs well even into my oily/combination skin!
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2009-06-27 05:41:13
2nd Review (BEST SUNSCREEN MY FACE HAS EVER MET
Posted By: Carol Edlavitch
Location: Kansas City, MO United States
Comments:
For those who complain of white caste/greasy feel,try using less than the recom."circle" in brochure(it's 2-D-what you dispense has depth). Don't use other moist.-product IS moisturizer. I use smaller glob after toner or toner/antiox.,wait a bit & I'm set! W-w/o makeup,it's great stuff! I'd still love to have 1-1-1/2 oz. refill. tube as hand/arm cream on the go.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2010-05-27 00:52:53
Nice texture but too white
Posted By: Sarah
Location: Boston, MA United States
Comments:
I have quite light but not truly fair skin (I am pale but with enough melanin that I don't burn badly when exposed), and this was too white against my skin. In order to be invisible, I would imagine your skin would need to be quite fair. Customer Care Response: We are sorry to hear about your experience with this product. An option may be our Skin Recovery Daily Mattifying Lotion SPF 15. Please contact our Customer Service team for further details on this product or for return assistance.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2009-07-07 16:49:31
Didn't agree with me
Posted By: Janice
Location: Saskatoon, SK Canada
Comments:
This sunscreen made my rosacea zone turn bright pink. That coupled with the whitish cast made me look clown like! I have since used another zinc/titanium oxide sunscreen without difficulty. ? something in the base? Customer Care: Please call our Customer Service for assistance with finding a product that will work for you. Also, please note that we have a 60-day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee return policy.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2009-07-31 13:31:50
Great Product
Posted By: Suzanne Williams
Location: Byron, GA United States
Comments:
This sunscreen is great. Doesn't stain your clothes like avobenzone does. Goes on pretty smoothly, dries up some so it's not too greasy. I am wondering why other sunscreens with similar levels of mineral sunscreens tout their products as SPF 30? Neutrogena has one that is similar and claims to be an SPF 30, but that product is no where near as good as this one because it is much thicker and is waxy, doesn't blend as well as Paula's does.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2009-08-08 15:16:29
Wonderful product
Posted By: S. J. K.
Location: AL United States
Comments:
This product is great on my dry skin under make-up. If rubbed in sufficently, it doesn't leave a white cast. It also is great for my two-year-old grand-daughter's sensitive skin. My only criticism is that it should be in the same sort of tube as the non-greasy sunscreen.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2009-09-12 04:09:35
Wonderful, wish it were higher SPF
Posted By: Carole
Location: Nevada City, CA United States
Comments:
This is the only sunscreen I've tried which doesn't irritate, and after using it for a year now, I really like it a lot. It goes on nicely and although whitish looking at first, it blends in very quickly and feels good on my skin. It seems to be moisturizing, too, and is great on my mature skin. When I use this, I don't seem to need an additional moisturizer. My only complaint is the low SPF of 15 (thus the rating of 4 rather than 5). I wonder why this product can't be made a bit higher in SPF. I use this for my daily sunscreen protection, but if I know I'll be in strong sun I have to use something else to get a higher level of protection.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2009-12-22 10:36:25
The Best
Posted By: N
Location: Anderson, IN United States
Comments:
This is the best product for daily use, it protects from sun damage with gentle sunscreens and antioxidants, and it is moisturizing enough for my combination skin that I don't need to add a moisturizer. And although it is advertised for normal to dry skin, my breakout prone skin is oily in the hot, humid summer days and it still works perfectly, nice texture, no breakouts. It even camouflages some redness! I have used it during every season and it is wonderfull in any weather condition. Thank you Paula, please don't discontinue this product.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2010-02-15 15:19:21
Best sunscreen product
Posted By: Karen Morrell
Location: Canby, OR United States
Comments:
This is a fantastic product for rosacea and it doesn't clog my pores. Makes a good foundation primer too!
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2010-06-14 21:41:39
Mineral Sunscreens
Posted By: Matthew J.
Location: West Melbourne, FL United States
Comments:
For the ones complaining about this sunscreen leaving a white cast should know thats how it works. Its a physical blocker reflecting the rays, rub it all the way in or use chemical sunscreen. These are the best though.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2010-03-18 14:53:15
Doesn't Irritate; Would Like Higher SPF
Posted By: Christa C.
Location: Portland, OR United States
Comments:
I love this sunscreen! It is the only one I've tried that does not irritate my skin and also doesn't make me look white as a ghost. I would prefer a higher SPF, but only if it could be made so that it didn't give the ghost look.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2010-04-03 01:15:23
Great sunscreen!
Posted By: Margaret
Location: Las Vegas, NM United States
Comments:
I have very sensitive skin and this does not sting my face or eyes. If your skin looks too whitish, try some face powder.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2011-04-06 00:45:24
Feels and looks great!
Posted By: Jamie H
Location: Kennewick, WA United States
Comments:
This is an excellent choice for use around my eyes and below my neck. Great product, Paula!
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2010-05-29 16:09:43
Perfect, don't stop!
Posted By: lucy barker
Location: san diego, CA United States
Comments:
Only remaining sunscreens my very sensitive skin can tolerate and one of the most effective and best thought out. The market will catch up to this great product! Don't ever stop, you have me for life.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2010-05-16 17:20:38
Very nice, clean mineral sunscreen!
Posted By: Francie
Location: Atlanta, GA United States
Comments:
I use this on my body every day! I would love if this came in 12oz or even 16oz sizes. Customer Care Response: Thank you for your feedback! We will share it with Paula and her product development team.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2010-07-01 17:07:21
love it love it love it
Posted By: Colette
Location: Renfrew, PA United States
Comments:
Ditto Rowena's review! No other sunscreen for my face including Paula's other sunscreens work for my rosacea. Please do not discontinue!
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2010-07-08 11:32:43
Excellent Product
Posted By: sheri zorrilla
Location: san antonio, TX United States
Comments:
Incredible protection and makeup friendly!
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2010-07-21 09:33:34
Excellent product
Posted By: Sheryl
Location: Delray Beach , FL United States
Comments:
This sunscreen is light and gentle and absorbs easily; give it a minute or two before moving on to the next step in your routine if it seems heavy or chalky. It works perfectly as a screen/moisturizer for my olive-tan, sensitive, rosacea-prone skin, and the SPF rating is fine unless I plan to be outside beyond 1/2 an hour (and who wants to be given what it can do?). Thanks to Paula's products, my skin has never looked or felt better!
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2010-11-27 13:41:54
Great for sensitive skin!
Posted By: Mary
Location: Orange, CA United States
Comments:
The previous sunscreen I used for "sensitive" skin gave me a chemical burn on my upper arms! This product is truly formulated for sensitive skin. I have KP on my arms and this does not irritate them one bit! I use on my chest and arms, as I think this sunscreen would be a little too heavy for my face. One suggestion - increase the SPF to 30 and this would be perfect! Those living in really sunny areas, like southern california, need more protection!
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2010-12-17 22:03:54
don't like it
Posted By: Galina
Location: FL United States
Comments:
it's hard to work into your skin, your face becomes very very pale and milky....it's very sticky too.....I found moisturizing sunscreen spf30 is a better option, has similar texture but works a lot better and has higher spf. Customer Care Response: Please call our Customer Service department for assistance finding a product that will work for you. Also, please note that we have a 60-day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee return policy.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2011-04-13 19:24:13
The best!
Posted By: Amy
Location: Oak Park, IL United States
Comments:
This is the best sunblock I've ever used. I counteract the slight whitish cast by mixing one full bottle sunscreen with one full tube of PC All Bases Covered foundation. Add the optional pump et voila! Tinted moisturizer for ultra-pale ultra-sensitive skin. The antioxidants are a nice touch, too. Please don't ever discontinue this. I love it!
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2011-05-19 22:52:44
Stays nice on skin all day.
Posted By: Susan
Location: Seattle, WA United States
Comments:
I've read some other reviews saying it's hard to get the white tinge to go away. I got this a couple years ago & didn't much like it. I reorded this & one other kind last week, & I am quite pleased. I think they must have redone the forumla. I recall the white cast problem, & also that it seems heavy. This time it's nicely light. I rub it into damp skin after my shower in the morning & it soaks right in. It's not shiny, not matte, not greasy. I have no problem getting it to blend into skin. It's the end of the day as I write this & my face feels good & looks fresh. FYI I'm a 46 year old redhead. I try a LOT of sunscreens & I'm liking this one. Also it's less expensive than some of her other sunscreens.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2011-05-28 12:19:23
Yay!
Posted By: Erica
Location: Orlando, FL United States
Comments:
This product does not smell like sunscreen which is the highest compliment I can give to a sunblock! I despise the smell of sunscreen and often times don't use it for that reason. In addition, the formula is not greasy and absorbs very quickly. I am very, very happy with this product.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2011-07-21 12:24:04
Why not SPF 30?
Posted By: Rose
Location: Silver Spring, MD United States
Comments:
Paula, can this this be reformulated as SPF 30 keeping the same texture? For now, I can only use it when I do not plan to be outside more than a half hour or so. This is a very nice titanium and zinc oxide sunscreen. It rubs into my skin (fair olive)well, is not greasy, does not sting my eyes, works well under my makeup, and, very important to me, it does not contain avobenzone (stains fabrics) or potentially harmful ingredients. I don't use this sunscreen much, but if it were spf 30, it would be my everyday, all the time sunbscreen. Customer Care Response: We would be happy to share your feedback with our Product Development Team. In the meanwhile, you may want to try our RESIST Cellular Defense Daily Moisturizer with SPF 25 & Antioxidants.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2011-08-10 18:52:34
Good sunscreen
Posted By: Lucy
Location: Toronto, ON Canada
Comments:
As far as mineral sunscreens go, this one is great. It goes on smooth, does not irritate eyes too much ( which is great for my kids who always rub their faces ). It does leave a slightly white cast. It isn't bad though. A dab of powder covers
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2011-08-14 07:24:24
Great mineral sunscreen
Posted By: Jamie
Location: Kennewick, WA United States
Comments:
I love this product for around my eyes and from the neck down. I have spent a great deal of time outside and have used this suncreen with the PC SPF 45. I layer these products and I have been burn free and tan free all summer.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2011-08-20 18:02:15
Perfect sunscreen
Posted By: Kim
Location: Folsom, CA United States
Comments:
I have yet to be disappointed in a Paula's Choice product. I have oily, acne-prone, very sensitive skin. This sunscreen goes on beautifully and has never stung. Even though this is indicated for very dry skin, my oily skin tolerates it fine. It has never broken me out. Of course, I'm using Paula's Clear line so maybe that's why. Thank you so much for your wonderful products Paula. You've got me for life.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2011-08-26 10:11:39
Great for Sensitive Skin
Posted By: Robyn
Location: Lake Worth, UT United States
Comments:
I'm highly allergic to sunscreen. This is the only one I've been able to use without a reaction and I really like it. Even though there's no claim that it's waterproof, it has held up well when I've gone swimming. The only downside is that it does my skin look pale under makeup. So I use it for outdoor activities only.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2011-09-18 08:44:19
Please UP the SPF
Posted By: Lisa
Location: CO United States
Comments:
I love the texture, but wish SPF was much higher since I hyperpigment easily. This isn't greasy and blends in once it sets. Yes, it will make you look a little lighter, but all mineral sunscreens do - however, mineral sun protection is superior over chemical and the only option if you hyperpigment. I can't figure out how others remove this sunscreen since the only way I can remove it is with Paula's makeup remover. Customer Care Response: Thank you for your feedback, we will pass along your comments to Paula and her Product Development team. For another option please consider our Resist Cellular Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 25 which is a mineral sunscreen. Please let us know if you would like samples to try.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2012-04-06 00:15:36
GREAT PRODUCT
Posted By: Jaime
Location: SANTA CLARA, NM United States
Comments:
LOVE this under my makeup and even around my eyes with no stinging or smell. It blends and absorbs well and only takes a small amount for coverage. I hated using sunscreen on my face due to the strong smell and stinging if it ran into my eyes. This is a must have.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2011-10-14 21:12:27
My #1 PC product!
Posted By: mary
Location: el cerrito, CA United States
Comments:
I cannot believe I've never made my feelings known about this product. It is the ONE lotion I've used every day, without fail, since I tried it about 6 years ago. Each morning, I slather it on my face, neck, upper chest,& arms. Before it fully sinks into my face, I apply a small amount of PC foundation & my skin looks clear & even. Lately, I've used the Resist 'toner' first, followed by this sunscreen, & my skin looks even better. I've seen both a dermatologist & a plastic surgeon during these 6 years & both wildly complimented my skin. And neither EVER tried to sell me any of their in-house 'featured' skincare line. How could they, after just telling me how well I'm doing? Anyway, this sunscreen has plenty of antioxidants, & the minerals help my mild rosacea. The whitish cast disappears in minutes, &, for me, it works wonders as a daytime moisturizer. Talk about a major bang for your buck! This is IT.Please never discontinue it!
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2011-10-03 09:16:45
Higher SPF??
Posted By: Marcia
Location: Claremore, OK United States
Comments:
Why can't this product be made with a higher SPF?? I love the texture of this product over others I have tried, but I need a higher SPF for the Oklahoma sun. I can only use mineral sunscreens and not the chemical ones as they give me a chemical burn. I am also allergic to soy which elimates your other mineral sunscreen with the higher SPF. Customer Care Response: Thank you for your feedback, we will pass along your comments to Paula. We do have another mineral sunscreen with SPF 25 which you may try. This is called Resist Cellular Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 25 which is a great moisturizing texture and very gentle. Feel free to check it out. We will have some samples of it mailed out for you to try. Please contact Customer Care via Phone, Live Chat, or Email for further assistance.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2012-02-26 07:26:01
Moisturizing
Posted By: Margaret
Location: London, ON Canada
Comments:
This sunscreen goes on like a dream and wears well under make-up. It leaves my skin moisturized while not causing my combination skin to break out.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2011-12-31 20:39:32
Wonderful sunscreen even for combination skin!
Posted By: J
Location: AL Australia
Comments:
This is a gorgeous sunscreen! It's unfortunately not available in my country (Australia) but I ordered it from the States, over the net after reading other users' reviews. I have combination (oily T-zone) skin but use a retinol product which can make my skin sensitive/dry. I hate greasy feeling sunscreens. This feels light and lovely. When lightly rubbed in, the white cast disappears on me (I am pale anyway) and the result is matte, glowing and soft. I can't feel any heaviness at all on my face after applying this. I haven't experienced any issues with breakouts from daily use of this. On days outdoors, I have used this underneath the Clinique City Block spf 25 sunscreen, with Paula's Heathy Finish pressed powder on top, just to be sure I'm covered.
 
Product Rating:     Date Posted: 2012-04-08 09:45:41
extremely smooth and non-irritating..
Posted By: nancy
Location: uk, BC Benin
Comments:
I love this sunscreen's luxuriously smooth texture and mild formula. I'll purchase it again. But I hope Paula and her team to choose more skin-beneficial ingedients for this sunscreen(just like her other sunscreens).
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