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Paula's Choice
Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
A moisturizer with spf built around Mineral sunscreen and Colloidal oatmeal, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 31.20 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Redness & rosacea
- Fine lines & wrinkles
How to use
Use as the last step in your AM skincare routine. Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. If you don’t apply liberally, you will need to reapply every two hours after your skin is exposed to direct sunlight. If you plan to swim or perspire you must apply a water-resistant sunscreen.
What's inside
Ingredients List
18 trigger at least one check · 25 trigger none
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Isononyl Isononanoate, Methicone, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Tribehenin, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing13
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Isononyl Isononanoate, Methicone, Tribehenin
Antioxidant5
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone
Anti-Pollution9
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Superoxide Dismutase, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Zinc Oxide
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide Ng, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tribehenin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Isononyl Isononanoate
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
Learn more about Isononyl Isononanoate →Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil →Zinc Oxide
Antimicrobial, Bulking, Colorant, Light Stabilizer, Oral Care, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Zinc Oxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Zinc Oxide →Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →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 →
Dupes
- Paula's Choice Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 3065% match
- Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 3064% match