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Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores 8.3/9.8 and Some By Mi Truecica Mineral 100 Calming Suncream SPF50+ PA++++ scores 8.1/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores 8.8 here versus 7.8 for Some By Mi Truecica Mineral 100 Calming Suncream SPF50+ PA++++. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster brings Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, and Ascorbyl Glucoside as actives, while some By Mi Truecica Mineral 100 Calming Suncream SPF50+ PA++++ relies on Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster is better if you have
Some By Mi Truecica Mineral 100 Calming Suncream SPF50+ PA++++ is better if you have
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.3, Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster delivers strong value. Some By Mi Truecica Mineral 100 Calming Suncream SPF50+ PA++++ sits at the budget level with a 8.1 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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