Paula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++

Paula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 versus Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++. This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50. This brightening day moisturizer is formulated around Retinyl Palmitate and Ascorbyl Palmitate to brighten dull-looking skin. Homosalate 10% Benzophenone-3 6% Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% Octocrylene 2% Water Butylene Glycol PEG-8 Polyethylene Silica Dimethicone Picrasma Excelsa Wood Extract Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Retinyl Palmitate Tocopherol Tocopheryl Acetate Titanium Dioxide Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Bentonite Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Sodium Polyacrylate Kaolin Ethylhexylglycerin Disodium EDTA Sodium Hydroxide Phenoxyethanol Chlorphenesin Homosalate 10%, Benzophenone-3 6%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Octocrylene 2%, Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8, Polyethylene, Silica, Dimethicone, Picrasma Excelsa Wood Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Titanium Dioxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bentonite, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Kaolin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin Homosalate 6.5% Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% Benzophenone-3 2% Stearic Acid Diisopropyl Sebacate Cocoglycerides Lauryl Lactate Glyceryl Stearate PEG-100 Stearate Isodecyl Neopentanoate Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Phosphate Urea Yeast Amino Acids Trehalose Inositol Taurine Betaine Phospholipids Ascorbyl Palmitate Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract Ectoin Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Passiflora Incarnata Extract Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Sodium PCA Panthenol Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract Zinc Gluconate Ethyl Linoleate Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Xanthan Gum Aminomethyl Propanol Caprylyl Glycol Limonene Linalool Parfum CI 15985 CI 17200 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 6.5%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Benzophenone-3 2%, Water, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Cocoglycerides, Lauryl Lactate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Phosphate, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Phospholipids, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Ectoin, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Ethyl Linoleate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum, CI 15985, CI 17200 Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. This ingredient is also known as oxybenzone, and is one of the older organic UV filters. Its main job is sitting in the oil phase and soaking up UV photons (primarily UVB with some short-wave UVA II range). At low levels, oxybenzone also pulls double duty as a formula stabilizer that protects fragrance and colorants from fading in the light. On concentrations: So why did the EU cut back on how much you can use? It comes down to absorption. Oxybenzone passes through skin more easily than other filters. When the FDA tested sunscreens, every filter showed up in people's blood above the level where the agency wants extra safety testing done. But Oxybenzone showed up at by far the highest levels of the bunch. To be clear, the FDA's point was that we need more research and not that the ingredient is dangerous. They also said to keep using sunscreen. That high absorption, plus some animal studies pointing to effects on reproduction, is why EU regulators labeled Benzophenone-3 a hormone disruptor in 2025. An official classification is expected to follow in 2026. It's also the most common photoallergen among sunscreen filters so it's a more frequent cause of contact/photoallergic dermatitis than most alternatives. Places like Hawaii and Palau have also banned it over coral-reef concerns. Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is an oil-soluble used to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays (peak 357 nm). It's one of the most effective UVA filters available but has a major caveat of photostability: avobenzone is susceptible to photodegradation. This means it can lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight without the help of a stabilizing agent. Studies show antioxidants (like vitamin E or vitamin C) and some UV filters (like octocrylene and Tinosorb S) can meaningfully improve its stability in a formulation. The maximum allowable concentration according to regulation is 3% in the US + Canada, and 5% in the EU, Australia, China, Korea, and ASEAN countries. It has a well-support safety profile: a comprehensive 2025 review found minimal toxicity with no evidence of carcinogenicity. Overall, avobenzone is a safe and regulated ingredient used in sunscreen for over 40 years. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol. Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on o