Paula’s Choice offers a variety of both types of sunscreens to ensure there’s a formula for everyone. You’ll find glowy mineral sunscreen, synthetic vitamin C sunscreen, tinted sunscreen - just about everything under the sun (pun intended)!

Quick note: synthetic sunscreens are sometimes called “chemical” sunscreens, but anything that’s a compound (including water and mineral sunscreen components) is a chemical, so using the term synthetic is more accurate! Ultimately, the best Paula’s Choice sunscreen is the one you’ll want to use every single day.

Good news – the answer is both mineral and synthetic sunscreens are safe for blemish-prone skin. The biggest determining factor in choosing a sunscreen that’s suitable for blemish-prone skin is the texture of your sunscreen. That said, if your skin is acne-prone and super-sensitive, then a mineral sunscreen is the best choice.

Mineral sunscreen formulas pamper skin with ultra-gentle sunscreen active ingredients, so they’re ideal for reactive skin. From there you can pick a mineral sunscreen that’s best for either dry or combination/oily skin.

Have extra-sensitive skin? Consider our CALM Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 15, which is suitable for all skin types and features skin-soothing allantoin and Centella asiatica.

As a general rule, choose sunscreens with textures that play well with your skin type – if you have oily skin, pick lightweight, fluid formulas with a matte finish, or if your skin is super dry, choose a luxe cream.