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Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 Versus Paula's Choice Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on April 17, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside

What's inside

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50
Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Astringent, Masking, Tonic

Punica Granatum extract comes from the pomegranate fruit.

Pomegranates are rich in fatty acids, including an unsaturated fatty acid by the name of Punicic acid. Other components of pomegranates include Vitamin E, and Vitamin C.

As an astringent, Punica Granatum Extract shrinks tissue by drawing water out of your skin. This leads to a tightening effect in the skin.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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When to use

532 Routines
98% use in am
2% use in pm
97% use every day
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97% use in am
4% use in pm
93% use every day
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Absorbs Well 69% Works Well 46% Light 38%
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Drying 50% Absorbs Well 50% Light 50%