I’ve always believed that a great skincare product should work hard and feel good on the skin. That’s why I fell head over heels for Paula’s Choice’s Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 a while back. Its featherlight texture, beautiful finish, and high broad-spectrum protection had me reapplying with joy—and apparently, I wasn’t the only one. We loved it so much, it was selected as one of the 5 best sunscreens of 2022!
So when I heard about the new Paula’s Choice 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50, I had high hopes—and spoiler alert: it delivered.
Let’s talk about why this launch is such a game-changer. Combining SPF and vitamin C in one product is like teaming up two skincare superheroes. On their own, they’re strong. Together, they’re unstoppable.
Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that brightens skin, boosts collagen production, and helps neutralize free radicals from UV rays and pollution. But here’s the kicker—vitamin C also enhances the effectiveness of your sunscreen. It acts as a backup defender, protecting your skin from the oxidative stress that sneaks past your SPF. So, layering these two ingredients? It’s not just convenient—it’s smart skincare.
And leave it to Paula’s Choice to nail the formulation. The 5% vitamin C is a great daily-use strength for brightening without irritation, and the SPF 50 offers serious protection. This isn’t your greasy, chalky sunscreen of yesteryear. The texture is a dream—lightweight, sheer, and smooth enough to wear under makeup or on its own. It melts into my skin with zero white cast and leaves me with that fresh, dewy finish that says, yes, I did sleep eight hours last night.
As someone who has tried and tested thousands of products over the years, Paula’s Choice just keeps earning its place on my shelf. Their Pro-Collagen Peptide Collection is another line I adore—it’s one of those rare anti-ageing ranges that delivers visible results without making my skin feel overloaded.
With this newest launch, the Paula’s Choice 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50, the brand once again proves that skincare can be both powerful and a pleasure to use. It simplifies my routine without compromising on results, and honestly? That’s the kind of innovation I want more of.
If you’re someone who wants brighter skin, fewer steps, and real results, this might just be your new everyday essential. Paula’s Choice 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50 retails for $65 and is available online at Paula’s Choice and at Sephora.