Face and Body Sunscreens

The single most important step you can take to protect and preserve youthful, healthy skin? Sunscreen for your face and body. Our multifaceted moisturizers with SPF combine replenishing, hydrating, and restoring ingredients with physical sunscreen and chemical sunscreen ingredients to give you robust, broad-spectrum protection. We have the right textures and finishes for every skin type and concern under the sun.

Shield Your Skin from Harmful UV Rays with Paula's Choice Broad Spectrum Sunscreens

What Do UV Rays Do to the Skin?

Spending extended periods under the sun without wearing any skincare products or creams for sun protection can bring you more than just a temporary flush. That redness and discomfort are your skin's initial reaction to the damaging effects of UV rays.

These rays don't just cause surface-level irritation; they penetrate deep into the skin's layers, causing long-term damage that can manifest as premature ageing and even increase your risk of skin cancer.

What Happens When You Expose Your Skin to Prolonged UV Rays?

Prolonged exposure to UV rays often leads to photoaging, which includes all the cumulative damage inflicted by sunlight and other light sources, such as wrinkles, fine lines, uneven skin tone, and dark spots.

Additionally, it can give you sunspots and other forms of hyperpigmentation and increase your risk of skin cancer. Therefore, it's essential to choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen for your face and body to protect against these effects.

What is the Difference Between UVA and UVB Rays?

UVA and UVB both have distinct impacts on your skin, let’s have a look at how they work:

UVA rays dive deep into the skin, causing not only tanning but also more profound issues like premature ageing and an increased risk of skin cancer. These rays are constant during daylight hours and can even penetrate through glass, which means you can be exposed to them indoors.
UVB rays primarily affect the skin's surface layers, leading to sunburn. Like UVA, they also contribute to premature ageing and are a significant risk factor for skin cancer. UVB rays are most intense during the midday hours, from 10 AM to 4 PM, which is why it's crucial to use sunscreens with sufficient SPF protection, ranging from SPF 30 to SPF 50, during these times.

Explore Our Range of Sun Protection Products

Lotions

Our SKIN RECOVERY Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 provides broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection while softening and reconditioning the skin, perfect for dry to very dry skin. Enriched with soothing oats and cucumber extracts and blended with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, it helps reduce sensitivity and irritation and shields your skin from UVA and UVB rays. Also, this rich sunblock cream for the face contains a unique complex of anti-ageing peptides and a potent mix of antioxidants that help visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

For those who want extra protection for their body under the hot sun, consider adding our Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 to your body skincare regimen. Enhanced with vitamins A, C, and E and aloe extract, this broad-spectrum, antioxidant-enriched body sunscreen offers a water-resistant formula perfect for sports and outdoor activities. It also features a lotion texture that provides a light, weightless feel for your face and body, finishing with a smooth matte look and offering strong SPF 50 protection against Malaysia’s weather.

Moisturizers

Our award-winning RESIST Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 is a perfect choice for those who prefer a sunscreen that is non-greasy. This lightly tinted moisturizer provides broad-spectrum SPF protection while managing shine with oil-absorbing properties. It's infused with willow bark extract to soothe, resveratrol to target wrinkles, and zinc oxide for gentle yet effective sun defence. Its sheer tint and matte finish make it ideal for everyday use.

Alternatively, for those needing richer hydration alongside robust sun protection, consider the RESIST Skin Restoring Moisturizer SPF 50. This deeply nourishing, antioxidant-rich day cream enhances skin hydration and protection. It features niacinamide and licorice for rejuvenation, shea butter to lock in moisture, with SPF 50 to shield against UVA and UVB rays, aiding in the prevention of premature ageing. Its dewy finish imparts a youthful, radiant glow to your face.

Serums

For those looking to enhance their sun protection while preparing their skin for makeup, we recommend our RESIST Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30. Suitable for all skin types, this multi-tasking primer not only softens and smooths the skin but also comes enriched with antioxidants and broad-spectrum SPF 30, paving the way for a flawless, makeup-ready complexion.

Why Choose Paula's Choice Face and Body Sunscreens?

Expert Formulations

At Paula’s Choice Skincare, we understand that sun protection shouldn't come at the cost of comfort. That's why our face and body sunscreens are formulated with cutting-edge technology to deliver powerful defence against UVA and UVB rays, without feeling overly greasy or heavy on your skin.

Expertise in Comprehensive Care

We are committed to developing sun protection creams that do more than just shield your skin from the sun. Each product, from our body sunscreen to our sunblocks for face, undergoes rigorous testing to adhere to the highest safety and effectiveness standards. Our sunscreen products are crafted to enhance the overall health of your skin, ensuring you receive both protection and nourishment.

Specialised Ingredients for Dealing with Sun Damage

We believe in sun protection that doesn’t harm or irritate your skin, and the key to finding this lies in understanding how your skin reacts to different formulas and textures. Whether you opt for synthetic ingredients like octinoxate, octisalate, and oxybenzone, ideal for water activities, or mineral ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which create a physical barrier effectively blocking UVA and UVB rays and providing broad-spectrum protection against sun damage, we always infuse our sunscreens with antioxidants and skin-repairing ingredients. These components support your skin's natural defence mechanisms, helping to prevent premature ageing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Paula’s Choice’s Face and Body Sunscreens

Are Paula’s Choice’s sunscreens suitable for all skin types?

Paula’s Choice sunscreens are carefully formulated to be effective for all skin types. Whether you have dry, oily, combination, or sensitive skin, our face and body sunscreens provide the protection you need without causing irritation.

How often should I apply these products for the best results?

To achieve the best results with Paula’s Choice sunscreen, apply it generously as the final step in your morning skincare routine for both face and body. It should be applied at least 15 minutes before sun exposure. For continuous protection, reapply every two hours, especially after swimming, sweating, or towel drying. Even with water-resistant formulas, which can last up to 80 minutes in water, regular reapplication is crucial throughout the day to maintain effective sun protection.

Are there any side effects associated with these products?

Our sunblocks for the face and body are designed to be safe and effective for all skin types. However, as with any skincare product, some people may experience sensitivity. A patch test is always recommended before regular use.

What is the return policy for these products?

We have a customer-friendly 14-day Satisfaction Guarantee Return Policy. If you experience irritation or allergic reactions from using any of our full-sized sunscreen products for the face and body, you may return it within 14 days of purchase and receive a full refund in the form of online store credit. You may also return unopened items within 30 days of purchase.

For more information about our return policy and process, you can visit our FAQ page.

What is the cancellation policy for these products?

Unfortunately, all sales of Paula’s Choice sunscreen products for the face and body are final once the order has been placed. Therefore, any order cancellations or amendments are not possible.

Do you offer free delivery for your products?

Yes, we do! We offer free standard delivery for all local orders in Malaysia with a minimum spend of RM150. For local orders below this amount, there will be a delivery fee of RM8 for Peninsular/West Malaysia and RM10 for East Malaysia (Sabah & Sarawak).

For international orders, we recommend checking our list of Paula's Choice international distributors and ordering your sunscreen for face and body directly from your country's website.