What it is: A sheer, multi-active SPF supercharged with the bioactive power of five percent vitamin C to protect, moisturize, and visibly brighten skin all day.Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and ElasticityFormulation: LiquidHighlighted Ingredients:- Vitamin C 5%: Visibly brightens dullness, evens tone, and boosts sun protection.- Broad-Spectrum SPF 50: Defends against damaging UV rays and prevents visible signs of aging.- Algae-Derived Amino Acids: Enhance UV protection and visibly strengthen skin.Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, reef safe, and comes in recyclable packaging.What Else You Need to Know: This unique SPF provides visible benefits, moisture, and sun protection in one multitasking step. Five percent vitamin C brightens the appearance of dullness and boosts sun protection while algae-derived amino acids enhance skin’s ability to resist environmental damage. The sheer formula leaves all skin types and tones with an immediately visible glow.Clinical Results: In an independent clinical study on 33 subjects, after 8 weeks:- 100% had brighter skin and improved hydrationIn an independent clinical study with 30 subjects, after 3 weeks:- 100% agreed it did not leave a white cast- 97% agreed it left skin glowing
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What it is: A sheer, multi-active SPF supercharged with the bioactive power of five percent vitamin C to protect, moisturize, and visibly brighten skin all day.Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and ElasticityFormulation: LiquidHighlighted Ingredients:- Vitamin C 5%: Visibly brightens dullness, evens tone, and boosts sun protection.- Broad-Spectrum SPF 50: Defends against damaging UV rays and prevents visible signs of aging.- Algae-Derived Amino Acids: Enhance UV protection and visibly strengthen skin.Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, reef safe, and comes in recyclable packaging.What Else You Need to Know: This unique SPF provides visible benefits, moisture, and sun protection in one multitasking step. Five percent vitamin C brightens the appearance of dullness and boosts sun protection while algae-derived amino acids enhance skin’s ability to resist environmental damage. The sheer formula leaves all skin types and tones with an immediately visible glow.Clinical Results: In an independent clinical study on 33 subjects, after 8 weeks:- 100% had brighter skin and improved hydrationIn an independent clinical study with 30 subjects, after 3 weeks:- 100% agreed it did not leave a white cast- 97% agreed it left skin glowing
SKU
2-P511649
Brand
Paula's Choice
Category
beauty / skin-care / serums-treatments
Variants
1
Customer reviews
5.0
verified purchase
Great for under eyes
After using this for a few weeks, my aesthetician said my skin was so bright, and that it even helped the dark circles under my eyes. I can put this right up under my eyes and it doesn’t bother them at all. No stinging or anything like that. It has a little bit of a tacky feeling here in the summer, but I just let it soak in really well before adding my primer. It will 100% be perfect for these dry winter months. 
8/14/2026
5.0
verified purchase
really enjoying the finish!
I've been looking for a sunscreen with good benefits and a more matte finish and most of the time "natural, glowy" finish sunscreens make me look like a grease ball lol. This one gives me a pretty matte look and feels lightweight on. Will keep testing it to see how my skin likes it
6/17/2026
5.0
verified purchase
Perfect for dark skin girlies no white cast
I’ve been using this product for well over a year now. I’ve been using it daily and I have to say that one tube has lasted almost 9 months. I’m African american, dark brown and it doesn’t leave a cast. No problem with it breaking out my skin and I love that it contains vitamin C.
6/17/2026
5.0
verified purchase
Under appreciated
I got it on sale recently and I’m impressed. It’s quite watery and easily spreadable and is certainly enough moisture for me after a serum or two. My skin looks dewy. And just the perfect amount of tiny tint for the weekend no makeup look.
5/31/2026
5.0
verified purchase
My go to SPF. Can’t go wrong with Paula’s Choice
Love this SPF. Doesn’t feel greasy. Doesn’t have an odor like some do. Very sensitive skin and it didn’t make me break out. It lasts a long time too. I’m starting my 3rd bottle now
5/20/2026
5.0
verified purchase
Must have for sensitive acne prone skin.
This is the best sunscreen I have ever used, I am very break out prone and most sunscreens make my skin very oily, I’ve tried sunscreens for oily acne prone skin but those completely dry me out. This may have a watery texture but it moisturizes my skin, it doesn’t make me oily, and it doesn’t cause break puts. It doesn’t pull up either it melts perfectly only my skin. I have never had a sunscreen I can apply makeup over before but this is perfect.
4/27/2026
1.0
verified purchase
No
I managed to get through a full one of these despite hating it. It pills, smells unpleasant, and leaves an orange cast when you use the recommended amount of sunscreen for the face.
4/21/2026
1.0
verified purchase
A big NO
Terrible smell and so strong, watery, very very glow, peachy tinted, burn in the eyes, it is the worst spf I have ever tried. I love other Paula’s products but this one is a big NO, horrible! Many of the good reviews are incentivized. I got it from the app samples.
4/19/2026
1.0
verified purchase
beware eczema and sensitive skin girlies
I got a free sample and was excited to use it. felt super nice on my skin at first, watery but that wasn’t a big deal to me. the next day i woke up with my eyes all puffy so i’m assuming i had an allergic reaction to something in the formula.
3/29/2026
5.0
verified purchase
Really nice under foundation
(59 yr old with fair, mature skin. Sunspots, dryness and sun protection are concerns.)
FANTASTIC product. Watery texture is so nice under foundation. Offers very good sun protection and adequate moisture. I would imagine it would be good for all skin types, even oily. Husband likes texture because it doesn't feel cloyingly creamy or heavy.
