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Paula's Choice
Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for sun protection and barrier repair.
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
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Large pores
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
7 trigger at least one check · 22 trigger none
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
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
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
Oil Control4
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
Pore Refining4
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Sun Protection7
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
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 →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 →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract is an extract of the flowerheads of the matricaria, Chamomilla recutita (L.), Compositae
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract →
Dupes
- Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50100% match
- Paula's Choice 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 5067% match
- Celeteque Céleteque DermoScience™ Daily Protection Matte Moisturizer65% match
- Differin Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 3064% match
- Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 3062% match
- La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer SPF 30 for Oily Skin62% match