The size trap · sunscreen
₹10.0/gThe Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel with…
₹7.5/gPlum Cica & Hyaluronic Acid Aqua-Light SPF…
₹7.6/gMinimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen
₹7.9/gPlum Saffron & Kumkumadi Oil Glow Bright Mo…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.
| Sunscreen | Price | Size | ₹/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel with… | ₹299 | 30g | ₹10.0 |
| Plum Cica & Hyaluronic Acid Aqua-Light SPF… | ₹373 | 50g | ₹7.5 |
| Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen | ₹379 | 50g | ₹7.6 |
| Plum Saffron & Kumkumadi Oil Glow Bright Mo… | ₹395 | 50g | ₹7.9 |
| Plum 2% Niacinamide & Rice Water SPF 50 PA+… | ₹527 | 80g | ₹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.