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 Mineral sunscreen and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
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 sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
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
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Zinc Oxide
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene
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 Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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