Paula's Choice
Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for sun protection and barrier repair.
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 31.20 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 6 Oct 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 sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, 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.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Fructose, Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Phospholipids, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- 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.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Fragrance, Humectant, Oral Care, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic, UV Absorber
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract →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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