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The size trap · sunscreen

The ₹299 sunscreen looks cheapest — per g it costs 1.5× more

The lowest sticker price isn't the cheapest sunscreen. The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel with… is only 30g, so per g it works out ₹10.0 — pricier than bigger packs that cost more at the till.

SunscreenPriceSize₹/g
The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel with…₹29930g₹10.0
Plum Cica & Hyaluronic Acid Aqua-Light SPF…₹37350g₹7.5
Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen₹37950g₹7.6
Plum Saffron & Kumkumadi Oil Glow Bright Mo…₹39550g₹7.9
Plum 2% Niacinamide & Rice Water SPF 50 PA+…₹52780g₹6.6
  • The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel with… — ₹299, 30g → ₹10.0/g.
  • Plum 2% Niacinamide & Rice Water SPF 50 PA+… costs more at the till but is ₹6.6/g — the real value once you divide by size.

Cheaper by sticker ≠ cheaper to use. A small pack you replace often can cost the most per g. Always divide price by size.

● Prices as at 2026-09-04 · sources: The Derma Co · Plum · Minimalist · Plum · Plum