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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

Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50
Paula's Choice

Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50

cleansermid-range
9.0
VS
Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
Sunday Riley

B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

serumpremium
8.5

Score comparison

Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

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3
1
Paula's Choice wins 1
Tied 3
Sunday Riley wins 1
9.0Paula's Choice
+0.5vs
8.5Sunday Riley

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Paula's Choice WINS
9.7
5.1
Paula's Choice
Sunday Riley

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Paula's Choice
Sunday Riley

Active Ingredient Strength

Sunday Riley WINS
6.8
7.6
Paula's Choice
Sunday Riley

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Paula's Choice
Sunday Riley

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Paula's Choice
Sunday Riley

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

✶ Our verdict
+0.5 lead

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.

9.0Paula's Choice
vs
8.5Sunday Riley

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.