Review on Paulas Choice BALANCING Ultra Sheer Moisturizer by Christine Pochmara

I just ran out of this little $30 tube. I was expecting it to last longer based on the reviews and the money I paid. The lightweight claim is absolutely correct - it does not grease the skin and is very easy to apply without having to wash your hands afterwards. I only apply it once a day and it doesn't feel sticky at all which is very important to me as I usually find my face to be shiny and oily at the end of the day with other moisturizers. I also believe that spf is TRUE. I'm outdoors a lot, and while the rest of my body tans and burns from time to time (I have olive skin), my face stays protected from morning until late afternoon, although I do use a higher SPF on a few occasions. I also like a light scent, not too strong and overpowering, which I also find very picky. Also great for sensitive skin! The problem is that I had to use a lot of it as it absorbs very quickly and my face still feels dry after the first use - so I ran out quicker. Plus, it flakes off when rubbed in (even with just one use), leaving your face like you're using a really cheap facial cleansing wipe. Not happy with it, it's annoying. I would probably recommend it because the pros outweigh the cons, but the price is still an issue when I have to use twice as much.