We believe that "Paula's choice - Clear Ultra-Light Daily Mattifying Fluid SPF 30+" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it does not sting eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as matt - dewy, They find the product's texture to be light and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell - light fragrance.

Price

The product retails for 37.00$ in the United States and from 35.00£ up to 49.50£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.2% - 3.9%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: vitis vinifera seed extract.

vitis vinifera seed extract 1.3% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.95% - 1.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

tocopherol 1.6% - 2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

punica granatum extract 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Formulated with antioxidants and moisturising agents refined from botanical sources, this treatment leaves the complexion feeling comfortably soft without any greasy after-feel.

Source: SpaceNK

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone.

dimethicone 2.1% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

glycerin 4.6% - 5.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

tocopherol 1.6% - 2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract, tocopherol, vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract, punica granatum extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

vitis vinifera seed extract 1.3% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

tocopherol 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

camellia oleifera leaf extract 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.95% - 1.15%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone

tocopherol 1.6% - 2%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

chamomilla recutita flower extract 1.4% - 1.7%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

glycerin 4.6% - 5.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Silica, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Peucedanum graveolens extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Avena sativa bran extract, Punica granatum extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Titanium dioxide, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Xanthan gum, Sodium carbomer, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol

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SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane camellia oleifera leaf extract +10 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid	Common: dimethicone glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethiconol +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more	Common: dimethicone dimethicone +3 more Other: beeswax beeswax +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol urea +6 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: acetyl glucosamine butyloctyl salicylate +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sambucus nigra fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? acetyl glucosamine Has skin benefit? +32 more

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Paula's choice Clear Ultra-Light Daily Mattifying Fluid SPF 30+

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Sun protection

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Anti-oxidation

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