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Paula's choice DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 Dupes

There is no exact dupe for Paula's choice DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30. The nearest formula is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ SPF 30 (63% match), which shares 4 of the original's 16 key ingredients (including Salicylic acid, Niacinamide and Dimethicone).

Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

Paula's choice DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

SPF 30Medium irritancy Score: 90/100

What it is: Moisturizer with 16 key ingredients, including vitamin C, salicylic acid, niacinamide and peptides
Hero ingredients: Salicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Works for: Evens skin toneAnti-agingSun protectionAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishExfoliation

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21 alternatives found · Best match: 63% (Medium)

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Top dupes for Paula's choice DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ SPF 30

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Duo+ SPF 30

63%

Medium match

Medium irritancy

2/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

15%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Glycerin Dimethicone
Both contain salicylic acid and niacinamide.
Both work for:MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish
The original also hasTetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid Titanium dioxide
Unlike the original, it hasCapryloyl salicylic acid Octocrylene Homosalate

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Martiderm Pigment Zero DSP-Cream SPF 50+

Martiderm

Pigment Zero DSP-Cream SPF 50+

63%

Medium match

Medium irritancy

1/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

26%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are moisturizers.
Both contain:Dimethicone
Both contain vitamin C, salicylic acid and niacinamide.
Both work for:Evens skin toneAnti-agingSun protectionAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish
The original also hasTetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid Zinc oxide
Unlike the original, it hasFerulic acid Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate Avobenzone

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SVR Sebiaclear Daily Sunscreen SPF50

SVR

Sebiaclear Daily Sunscreen SPF50

62%

Medium match

Medium irritancy

1/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

22%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are moisturizers.
Both contain:Glycerin
Both contain salicylic acid and niacinamide.
Both work for:Evens skin toneAnti-agingSun protectionAnti-blemish
The original also hasTetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid Titanium dioxide
Unlike the original, it hasHomosalate Uvinul a plus Octinoxate

Buy on Amazon$34.98 · as of 10/18 15:03 GMT

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CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion

CeraVe

Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion

57%

Medium match

Low irritancy

6/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

37%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are moisturizers.
Both contain:Titanium dioxide Zinc oxide C12-15 alkyl benzoate Glycerin Cetearyl alcohol
Both contain niacinamide.
Both work for:Evens skin toneAnti-agingSun protectionAnti-blemish
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasCeramide np Ceramide ap Ceramide eop

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Rodan + Fields REVERSE Brightening Defense Fluid Lotion SPF 50

Rodan + Fields

REVERSE Brightening Defense Fluid Lotion SPF 50

54%

Medium match

Low irritancy

3/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

35%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Titanium dioxide Zinc oxide Glycerin
Both contain vitamin C and niacinamide.
Both work for:MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasPanthenol Butyloctyl salicylate Butyrospermum parkii butter

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Skincare by Dr V InZincable SPF 50

Skincare by Dr V

InZincable SPF 50

54%

Medium match

Low irritancy

4/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

30%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Zinc oxide C12-15 alkyl benzoate Glycerin Dimethicone
Both contain niacinamide.
Both work for:MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-blemish
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasButyloctyl salicylate Copernicia cerifera wax Sodium pca

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MALIN + GOETZ SPF30 Sunscreen High Protection

MALIN + GOETZ

SPF30 Sunscreen High Protection

54%

Medium match

Low irritancy

3/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

28%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Titanium dioxide Zinc oxide Glycerin
Both contain niacinamide.
Both work for:MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-blemish
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasButyrospermum parkii butter Coconut alkanes Glycogen

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Riversol SPF 30 Facial Sunscreen Gift

Riversol

SPF 30 Facial Sunscreen Gift

54%

Medium match

Low irritancy

5/12

key actives shared

1/3

heroes shared

24%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Same hero ingredients:Salicylic acid
Both contain:Titanium dioxide Zinc oxide Glycerin Cetearyl alcohol
Both contain vitamin C and salicylic acid.
Both work for:MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-blemishExfoliation
The original also hasTetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid C12-15 alkyl benzoate
Unlike the original, it hasVitis vinifera seed oil Oryza sativa bran oil Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil

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Relevant Skin One & Done Everyday Cream with SPF 40

Relevant Skin

One & Done Everyday Cream with SPF 40

54%

Medium match

Low irritancy

4/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

37%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are moisturizers.
Both contain:Titanium dioxide Zinc oxide C12-15 alkyl benzoate Glycerin
Both contain niacinamide.
Both work for:Evens skin toneAnti-agingSun protectionAnti-blemish
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasButyloctyl salicylate Octyldodecyl neopentanoate Squalane

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Beauty Pie Multi-Packs The Mineral SPF 30 Three-Pack

Beauty Pie

Multi-Packs The Mineral SPF 30 Three-Pack

54%

Medium match

Low irritancy

4/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

35%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Zinc oxide C12-15 alkyl benzoate Cetearyl alcohol Dimethicone
Both contain niacinamide.
Both work for:MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-blemish
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid

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Heliocare 360 Pediatric Mineral SPF 50+

Heliocare

360 Pediatric Mineral SPF 50+

54%

Medium match

Low irritancy

4/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

35%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Titanium dioxide Zinc oxide C12-15 alkyl benzoate Dimethicone
Both contain vitamin C and niacinamide.
Both work for:MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-blemish
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasIsododecane Butyloctyl salicylate Plankton extract

Buy on Amazon$42.00 · as of 10/20 15:34 GMT

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SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense SPF 30 Mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin

SkinCeuticals

Physical UV Defense SPF 30 Mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin

54%

Medium match

Low irritancy

3/12

key actives shared

1/3

heroes shared

30%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Same hero ingredients:Salicylic acid
Both contain:Titanium dioxide Zinc oxide
Both contain salicylic acid.
Both work for:Evens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliation
The original also hasTetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid Resveratrol
Unlike the original, it hasButyloctyl salicylate

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Tatcha Matte Pore Sunscreen SPF 35 PA +++

Tatcha

Matte Pore Sunscreen SPF 35 PA +++

53%

Medium match

Low irritancy Sponsored

3/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Zinc oxide C12-15 alkyl benzoate Dimethicone
Both contain niacinamide.
Both work for:MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-blemish
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasIsododecane Polymethylsilsesquioxane Squalane

Buy at Yesstyle$125.71 Amazon

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SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum SPF 34 Sunscreen

SkinMedica

Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum SPF 34 Sunscreen

53%

Medium match

Low irritancy

5/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

39%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are moisturizers.
Both contain:Zinc oxide C12-15 alkyl benzoate Glycerin Cetearyl alcohol Dimethicone
Both contain niacinamide.
Both work for:Evens skin toneAnti-agingSun protectionAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasKnotgrass extract Octinoxate Squalane

Buy at Bluemercury$70.00 $70.00as of 10/20 15:34 GMT

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Tatcha THE SILK SUNSCREEN SPF 50

Tatcha

THE SILK SUNSCREEN SPF 50

53%

Medium match

Low irritancy

3/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

28%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Zinc oxide C12-15 alkyl benzoate Dimethicone
Both contain niacinamide.
Both work for:MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasIsododecane Polymethylsilsesquioxane Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate

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Tatcha US DEV The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50

Tatcha US DEV

The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50

53%

Medium match

Low irritancy

3/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

28%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Zinc oxide C12-15 alkyl benzoate Dimethicone
Both contain niacinamide.
Both work for:MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasIsododecane Polymethylsilsesquioxane Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate

Buy at Tatcha$64.00 Amazon

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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF50

Colorescience

Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF50

53%

Medium match

Low irritancy

4/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

24%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Zinc oxide C12-15 alkyl benzoate Glycerin Dimethicone
Both contain niacinamide.
Both work for:MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasButyloctyl salicylate Isododecane Allantoin

Buy at Dermstore$52.00 $52.00as of 10/18 18:00 GMT

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SunSense Face Sensitive SPF50+

SunSense

Face Sensitive SPF50+

53%

Medium match

Low irritancy

3/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

15%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Titanium dioxide Zinc oxide C12-15 alkyl benzoate
Both contain niacinamide.
Both work for:MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-aging
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasMineral oil Cetyl dimethicone Hydrogenated castor oil

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Radical Skincare UV Skin Perfecting Screen SPF 30

Radical Skincare

UV Skin Perfecting Screen SPF 30

52%

Medium match

Low irritancy

3/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

26%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Titanium dioxide Zinc oxide Glycerin
Both contain vitamin C and niacinamide.
Both work for:MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidation
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasAdenosine Peg-10 dimethicone Isododecane

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grüum skyda Daily Defence Face Lotion SPF50

grüum

skyda Daily Defence Face Lotion SPF50

52%

Medium match

Low irritancy

5/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

33%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are moisturizers.
Both contain:Titanium dioxide C12-15 alkyl benzoate Glycerin Cetearyl alcohol Dimethicone
Both contain niacinamide.
Both work for:Evens skin toneAnti-agingSun protectionAnti-blemish
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasPanthenol Avobenzone Octocrylene

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Dr Sam's Flawless Daily Sunscreen

Dr Sam's

Flawless Daily Sunscreen

52%

Medium match

Low irritancy

3/12

key actives shared

0/3

heroes shared

30%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Zinc oxide C12-15 alkyl benzoate Cetearyl alcohol
Both contain niacinamide.
Both work for:MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-aging
The original also hasSalicylic acid Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic acid
Unlike the original, it hasOctinoxate Butyrospermum parkii butter Sodium hyaluronate

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About Match %

70%+ - High match

40-69% - Medium match

<40% - Low match

Note: Ingredient concentrations are estimated; products aren't lab-tested. A close match doesn't guarantee the same feel.