Providing our highest level of sun protection, this extraordinarily light spray-on lotion promises a quick, convenient application and silky feel. The very water resistant formula is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts or anytime you'll be spending more than a few hours in the sun. A special antioxidant complex provides further environmental protection for skin. This sunscreen's soft matte finish is ideal for face and body.

Offers our highest level of sun protection for long days outdoors

Very water-resistant formula is ideal for active lifestyles

Extraordinarily light lotion is easy to apply

Completely non-greasy with a soft matte finish

Antioxidants provide additional environmental protection

100% fragrance- and colorant-free

Active Ingredients: Homosalate 10%, Oxybenzone 6%, Octisalate 5%, Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 2% (all FDA-approved sunscreen ingredients). Other Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol (slip agent), PEG-8, Polyethylene (thickeners), Dimethicone (silicone slip agent), Titanium Dioxide (thickener/opacifying agent), Bentonite (absorbent), Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (vitamin-based antioxidants), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (water-binding agent), Picea Excelsa (Spruce) Wood Extract (anti-inflammatory agent), Sodium Polyacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (film-forming/waterproofing agents), Lauryl Glucoside (wetting agent), Ethylhexylglycerin (water-binding agent), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin (preservatives), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster).

DIRECTIONS: Apply liberally prior to sun exposure and as needed after swimming and/or perspiring. Spray onto skin and massage in. For facial application, spray product onto fingertips and apply (do not spray directly on to the face or near the eyes). Can be used over any Paula's Choice skin-care product.

Is Ultra-Light Sunscreen Spray Lotion SPF 55 suitable for blemish-prone skin?
Although it is impossible to state with certainty that someone will not break out from a sunscreen, the texture and finish of Ultra-Light Sunscreen Spray Lotion SPF 55 are very unlikely to cause such problems. Oftentimes what causes breakouts from sunscreens are either the occlusive active ingredients or thickening agents used to suspend them and create the product's texture. Ultra-Light Sunscreen Spray Lotion SPF 55 contains lightweight thickening agents and its active ingredients are less likely to trigger or exacerbate blemishes.

You have several sunscreens that offer significant sun protection. Which one should I choose?
It mostly comes down to personal preference. Ultra Light Weightless Finish SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray is a silky, non-aqueous liquid; Ultra Light Sunscreen Spray Lotion SPF 55 is a water-based, thin-textured lotion that can be sprayed on skin; Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 45 is a silky, lightweight lotion with a smooth matte finish; and Extra Care Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 30 has a thicker, creamier texture for normal to dry skin.

All of these sunscreens provide broad-spectrum sun protection and supply sufficient UVA protection. The SPF 45 and SPF 55 sunscreens have a soft matte finish and can be considered more absorbent due to their formulas. The SPF 45 and SPF 55 sunscreens are also very water-resistant, while Extra Care Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 30 is water-resistant. Ultra Light Weightless Finish SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray has not been tested for water-resistance (though based on its formula, it stays on quite well during submersion in water). Keep in mind that whether a sunscreen is labeled water-resistant or not, routine reapplication is necessary to ensure protection.

I thought Paula said sunscreens rated above SPF 30 weren't needed—SPF 30 is enough, right?
For the most part, SPF 30 is sufficient. But there are two reasons why you may want to consider a higher SPF. Many dermatologists feel that a higher SPF is necessary because most people don't apply sunscreen liberally, and when there is a higher concentration of sunscreen active ingredients (as would be the case in a sunscreen with a higher SPF number) you would be getting better protection even if you didn't apply it liberally. The other reason to consider a higher SPF is if you want to stay in the sun for even longer periods of time and have very fair to light skin color.

Although Paula has spoken out against the fact that other companies offer sunscreens with oftentimes ridiculously high SPF ratings (such as SPF 80), the issue has always been that such products tend to give consumers a false sense of security. They erroneously believe that a higher SPF only needs to be applied once as they spend the day in the sun. That is not the case for any sunscreen number. A sunscreen rated SPF 30 or above provides longer but not better protection. That means you can stay in the sun longer before your skin shows signs of turning color, but does not negate the need to reapply every two hours after periods of swimming, perspiring, or toweling off. We suggest our Ultra-Light Sunscreen Spray Lotion SPF 55 for those who will be spending several hours outdoors and/or engaging in water-based activities. Liberal application and routine re-application is necessary in order to maintain the high level of sun protection.