Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 vs Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 scores 9.0/9.8 vs Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum at 8.5/9.8. Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 wins for hydration.
Head to head
Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50
B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
Score comparison
Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Paula's Choice WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Sunday Riley WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
10% overlapOnly in Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50
44 unique
Shared ingredients
5 in common
Only in Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
38 unique
Why Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 comes out ahead
Where Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.7 compared to Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum's 5.1. With Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Phytosphingosine in its top ingredients, Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum scores 7.6 here versus 6.8 for Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum relies on Niacinamide, Resveratrol, and Asiaticoside. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.0, Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 delivers strong value. Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 or Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum?
Based on ingredient analysis, Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 and Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 and Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.