Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15
Product Analysis Summary
Contains Vitamin C and Panthenol. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.
Formulation Analysis
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| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
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| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
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| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
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Is Paula's choice Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15 comedogenic?
Appears Non-Comedogenic Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15 appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 37 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.
Is Paula's choice a good skincare brand?
Paula's Choice is a skincare brand founded in 1995 in the United States by Paula Begoun, a skincare author and consumer advocate. The brand focuses on ingredient-focused formulations and produces products containing ingredients such as salicylic acid, niacinamide, retinoids, peptides, and antioxidants. Paula's choice makes products such as Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15 that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Paula's choice.
Is Paula's choice Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15 safe for sensitive skin?
Use with Caution Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 1 potential irritant including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.
Does Paula's choice Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15 clog pores?
Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15 is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 37 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.
Who makes Paula's choice Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15?
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What are the ingredients in Paula's choice Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15?
Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15 contains 37 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/butyl-methoxydibenzoylmethane" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane</a>, <a href="/ingredient/homosalate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Homosalate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/octocrylene" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Octocrylene</a>, <a href="/ingredient/benzophenone-3" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzophenone-3</a> and <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.
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