CALM Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, 2 Oz

I am currently on a medication that makes my face extremely dry and this helped not just keep hydration to the face, but also calm redness. So many of my products were triggering perioral dermatitis on my face and this is one of the few SPFs that help helps with that and with acne. I can rarely ever find this SPF in store anywhere so this is my go to to purchase it when I need it.

This sunscreen 1) Doesn’t make my skin shiny like I dipped my face in margarine- I know some folks love the “glow” look - but that’s not for me - this looks like skin 2) Doesn’t make my skin look dry, flaky and dull or accentuate my dry patches by making them look extra white and noticeable 3) Doesn’t aggravate my skin or break me out 4) Doesn’t smell 5) Doesn’t make my concealer pill or look like paste 6) Doesn’t make me look like a ghost 7) Doesn’t take forever to rub in It’s a bit pricey, but for a physical sunscreen, it’s in the Goldilocks zone for my pale, dry, sensitive winter skin. I apply over basic moisturizer like Cetaphil. For comparison: Vanicream is less pricey but takes wayyyy longer to rub in and is shinier. Elta MD Clear is more expensive, absorbs super fast with no initial white cast, but leaves me dry with white flakes by day’s end. It

Best mineral sunscreen that I wear every day! I rarely reapply and even with fair skin, I'm keeping sun off my face. I'm afraid they are discontinuing it because they don't have it on the Paula's choice website... I'll keep buying it here until it's gone but I don't know what other brand makes a mineral sunscreen that is this effective and doesn't make your skin white.

Have already repurchased for a second time!!! Love the finish and feel of this product. As a brown person, I struggle with finding a mineral sunscreen that doesn't make me look like a ghost. This one works perfect for my needs, I just wish it had more SPF. Will continue to use!

This is well worth it it really does help

Great product.

I applied Paula's Choice Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen to my face and a few hours later had a bad allergic reaction. My face turned bright, blotchy red. My skin stung and felt hot, hot, hot to the touch. It was like a really bad sunburn. It was especially bad around my eyes. I didn't feel comfortable leaving my apartment for 7 days. It took that long for the stinging and redness to subside. It was not pretty. I strongly encourage new users to test the product somewhere like the inside of your forearm before applying anywhere else. I don't know which of the many ingredients was the culprit for me, but I sure hope no one else has to deal with this happening to them.

The only SPF that doesn’t sting my eyes or leave a white cast.