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Paula's choice Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30 Dupes

We found no close formula dupe for Paula's choice Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30. The nearest product, SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair SPF 50+, is only a 39% match: it shares 5 of the original's 9 key ingredients (including Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride and Octinoxate).

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 Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30

Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30

SPF 30Medium irritancy Score: 100/100

What it is: Sunscreen with 9 key ingredients, including retinoids and green tea
Works for: Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

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20 alternatives found · Best match: 39% (Low)

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Top dupes for Paula's choice Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30

SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair SPF 50+

SkinMedica

Total Defense + Repair SPF 50+

39%

Low match

Low irritancy

4/6

key actives shared

33%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Homosalate Octinoxate Butyloctyl salicylate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Both contain green tea.
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Avobenzoneretinoids
Unlike the original, it hasNiacinamide Knotgrass extract Vitamin e
It also works for:MoisturizingAnti-blemish

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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Stick SPF 40

Supergoop!

Unseen Sunscreen Stick SPF 40

39%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

33%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasOctocrylene Polymethylsilsesquioxane Diisopropyl adipate
It also works for:Moisturizing

Buy at Supergoop$32.00 $32.00as of 10/18 15:35 GMT

See Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Stick SPF 40 dupes View full product details

Kopari Beauty Sun Shield Soft Glow Daily Face SPF 30

Kopari Beauty

Sun Shield Soft Glow Daily Face SPF 30

39%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

33%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasOctocrylene C12-15 alkyl benzoate Titanium dioxide
It also works for:Moisturizing

Buy at Kopari$38.00 Amazon

See Kopari Beauty Sun Shield Soft Glow Daily Face SPF 30 dupes View full product details

Vacation Crystal SPF 50 Sunscreen Gel

Vacation

Crystal SPF 50 Sunscreen Gel

37%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

33%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasCeramide np Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 Octocrylene
It also works for:Moisturizing

Buy at Ulta$26.00 $26.00as of 10/19 12:08 GMT

See Vacation Crystal SPF 50 Sunscreen Gel dupes View full product details

Face Reality Skincare Brilliant Defense SPF 50

Face Reality Skincare

Brilliant Defense SPF 50

37%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

33%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasPanthenol Octocrylene Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes
It also works for:Moisturizing

Buy at Face Reality Skincare$42.00 Amazon

See Face Reality Skincare Brilliant Defense SPF 50 dupes View full product details

The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum

The Ordinary

UV Filters SPF 45 Serum

37%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

29%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasOctocrylene Phospholipids Sphingolipids
It also works for:Moisturizing

Buy at Ulta$19.00 $19.00as of 10/21 12:27 GMT

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Andalou Naturals Facial Serum, SPF 30, Age Defying, Unscented

Andalou Naturals

Facial Serum, SPF 30, Age Defying, Unscented

37%

Low match

Low irritancy

2/6

key actives shared

19%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Octinoxate
Both contain green tea.
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Unlike the original, it hasCamelina sativa seed oil Resveratrol Ubiquinone
It also works for:Moisturizing

Buy at Walmart$20.99 Amazon

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KYLIE SKIN Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Face Sunscreen

KYLIE SKIN

Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Face Sunscreen

36%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

29%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasOctocrylene C12-15 alkyl benzoate Butyrospermum parkii butter
It also works for:Moisturizing

See KYLIE SKIN Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Face Sunscreen dupes View full product details

SkinCeuticals Light Moisture UV Defense SPF 50 Oil free sunscreen for face and body

SkinCeuticals

Light Moisture UV Defense SPF 50 Oil free sunscreen for face and body

36%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

29%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasOctocrylene Polymethylsilsesquioxane Dimethicone
It also works for:Moisturizing

Buy at Skinceuticals$40.00 Amazon

See SkinCeuticals Light Moisture UV Defense SPF 50 Oil free sunscreen for face and body dupes View full product details

Alba Botanica Maximum Sunscreen Clear Spray, Fragrance Free, SPF 70

Alba Botanica

Maximum Sunscreen Clear Spray, Fragrance Free, SPF 70

36%

Low match

Low irritancy

4/6

key actives shared

29%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Both contain green tea.
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxateretinoids
Unlike the original, it hasOctocrylene Cocos nucifera oil Persea gratissima oil
It also works for:Moisturizing

Buy at Walmart$18.43 Amazon

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Banana Boat Sport Mineral Enriched Sunscreen Spray, SPF 50

Banana Boat

Sport Mineral Enriched Sunscreen Spray, SPF 50

36%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

29%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasOctocrylene C12-15 alkyl benzoate
It also works for:Moisturizing

Buy at Walmart$11.20 Amazon

See Banana Boat Sport Mineral Enriched Sunscreen Spray, SPF 50 dupes View full product details

COVER FX SPF30 Booster Drops

COVER FX

SPF30 Booster Drops

36%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

29%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Both work for:Evens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasOctocrylene Cocos nucifera fruit extract Agran oil
It also works for:Moisturizing

See COVER FX SPF30 Booster Drops dupes View full product details

Naked Sundays SPF50 Clear Glow Sun Stick | Naked Sundays Sunscreen Top Up Stick

Naked Sundays

SPF50 Clear Glow Sun Stick | Naked Sundays Sunscreen Top Up Stick

36%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

24%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasOctocrylene
It also works for:Moisturizing

Buy at Naked Sundays$30.00 Amazon

See Naked Sundays SPF50 Clear Glow Sun Stick | Naked Sundays Sunscreen Top Up Stick dupes View full product details

Naked Sundays USA Shimmer Sun Stick Duo

Naked Sundays USA

Shimmer Sun Stick Duo

36%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

24%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasOctocrylene Persea gratissima oil Glycine soja oil
It also works for:Moisturizing

Buy at Naked Sundays$54.00 Amazon

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Sonrei Skin Sea Clearly SPF 35 Clear Face Sunscreen + Growth Factor | Award-Winning by Sonrei

Sonrei Skin

Sea Clearly SPF 35 Clear Face Sunscreen + Growth Factor | Award-Winning by Sonrei

36%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

29%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasOctocrylene Polymethylsilsesquioxane Dimethicone crosspolymer
It also works for:Moisturizing

Buy at Sonreiskin$76.00 Amazon

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Starface World CLEAR AS DAY SPF 46

Starface World

CLEAR AS DAY SPF 46

36%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

29%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasOctocrylene

See Starface World CLEAR AS DAY SPF 46 dupes View full product details

Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50

Naturium

UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50

36%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

24%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Butyloctyl salicylate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Octinoxate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasSaccharomyces ferment Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate Helianthus annuus sprout extract
It also works for:Moisturizing

Buy at Soko Glam$26.00 $22.62as of 10/18 15:13 GMT

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beautyblender Selfie Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 38 Dry Oil Primer

beautyblender

Selfie Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 38 Dry Oil Primer

36%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

24%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Octinoxate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Butyloctyl salicylate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasOctocrylene C12-15 alkyl benzoate Agran oil
It also works for:Moisturizing

See beautyblender Selfie Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 38 Dry Oil Primer dupes View full product details

Comfort Zone Sun Soul Face and Body Kids SPF50

Comfort Zone

Sun Soul Face and Body Kids SPF50

36%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

19%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Octinoxate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Butyloctyl salicylate Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Unlike the original, it hasPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil Uvinul a plus Tinosorb s
It also works for:Moisturizing

See Comfort Zone Sun Soul Face and Body Kids SPF50 dupes View full product details

Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Face Lotion & SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick

Sun Bum

Original SPF 50 Clear Face Lotion & SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick

36%

Low match

Low irritancy

3/6

key actives shared

19%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are sunscreens.
Both contain:Avobenzone Homosalate Octinoxate
Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin tone
The original also hasRetinyl palmitate Butyloctyl salicylate Camellia sinensis leaf extract

See Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Face Lotion & SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick dupes View full product details

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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.