Paula's Choice
Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin C derivative, for sun protection and hydration.
A sunscreen built around AHA and Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 28.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen5
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

Benefits

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG-8, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Dimethicone, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C13-14 Isoparaffin, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lecithin, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Retinyl Palmitate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Benzophenone-3 (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sun Protection
Humectant
Abrasive
Skin Conditioning
Preservative
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Benzophenone-3 (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sun Protection
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzophenone-3
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Benzophenone-3 is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Benzophenone-3 →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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