Paula's Choice Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+
Anua Airy Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++
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Paula's Choice Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+ Versus Anua Airy Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on July 18, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Paula's Choice Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+ 29 ingredients

Anua Airy Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 31 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Paula's Choice Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+ 29 ingredients

Anua Airy Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 31 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+

Water

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Octocrylene

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Astringent

Peucedanum Graveolens Extract

Tonic

Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract

Astringent

Avena Sativa Bran Extract

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Astringent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

Skin Protecting

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Sodium Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconPreservative IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

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 Fruit 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

Airy Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++

Water

Skin Conditioning

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Cyclohexasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning
Non-Reef-Safe Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Propylheptyl Caprylate

Emollient

Isododecane

Emollient

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Caprylyl Methicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicon Icon

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Artemisia Capillaris Extract

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract

Tonic

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Magnesium Sulfate

Sulfate Icon

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silicon Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer

Skin Conditioning

Glyceryl Caprylate

Emollient

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol

Ingredient Ratings

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Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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Airy Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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When to use

Paula's Choice Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+ 29 ingredients

Anua Airy Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 31 ingredients

49 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
98% use every day
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46 Routines
96% use in am
4% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Paula's Choice Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+ 29 ingredients

2.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1

Anua Airy Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 31 ingredients

5.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 100% Light Scent 100% Works Well 100%
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