Sunscreen for Face and Body

Dermatologists around the world agree that using sunscreen every single day, whether you are in direct sunlight or not, is the key to healthy skin.

It can be tricky to find a sunscreen that suits your skin type and looks and feels so good you'll happily use it daily. Paula's Choice has formulated several moisturizers with SPF that match the needs of all skin types and concerns.

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Moisturizer with SPF Benefits

Swatch of Paula's Choice Resist Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30Getting broad-spectrum sun protection from a moisturizer with SPF is of key importance for preventing sun damage and premature signs of aging, but it doesn't have to stop there. The best sunscreen moisturizers also come packed with potent antioxidants to ramp up skin's defense against pollutants, plus soothing agents and other skin-replenishing ingredients.

These keep skin looking healthy and vibrant, which is why every Paula's Choice sunscreen is formulated to give skin what it needs to visibly improve in many ways.

Sunscreen for Face (For Every Skin Type)

When it comes to sunscreen for the face, it's especially important to identify whether you have dry skin, oily skin or something in between. From there, you can use our guide below to find the texture and formula that best suits you.

Normal to oily or combination skin? Try one of these:

A smiling woman holds a bottle of Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50SKIN BALANCING Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 30: A surprisingly lightweight moisturizer with SPF that helps balance combination to oily skin with just a hint of hydration and dries down to a non-greasy, soft-matte feel.

RESIST Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30: Mineral-only sunscreen imparts a sheer, skin-enhancing tint that sets to a super-matte finish that wears beautifully alone or under makeup.

RESIST Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50: A weightless, fluid formula that’s loaded with soothing ingredients and antioxidants for additional anti-aging benefits.

Blemish-prone? We’ve got you covered:

CLEAR Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+ Water-light, shine-free, sun-protecting fluid ideal for anyone struggling with clogged pores and blemishes.

Normal to dry skin? Check these out:

SKIN RECOVERY Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30: Creamy, mineral sunscreen moisturizer packed with skin-replenishing ingredients to hydrate parched skin plus a potent mix of antioxidants that help visibly smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

RESIST Skin Restoring Moisturizer with SPF 50: Highly moisturizing sunscreen with a dewy finish that brightens dull skin + beneficial ingredients to help slow down the signs of aging.

DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30: This gentle formula for all skin types combines mineral sunscreen ingredients in a brightening sheer cream formula that helps shield skin from airborne pollutants, all without a heavy or greasy feel.

5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50: This weightless, multi-active sunscreen goes beyond protection and hydration, treating dull skin and an uneven tone with a powerful mix of 5% vitamin C, skin-defending algae and acetyl zingerone.

Sensitive skin? This is what you need:

CALM Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30: Soothes sensitive skin with allantoin and mushroom extract while it defends against UV rays with gentle mineral sunscreen actives.


Sunscreen for Body

EXTRA CARE Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50: Soothes flaky, reddened skin with rich emollients and is extraordinarily gentle for the most sensitive skin.

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