Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster

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Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster claims to be absorbed instantly to help restore radiance and correct skin tone.* The big question is if this product is able to deliver on its promises.

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Editor's Rating: Average

Introduction

Paula's Choice is a company with a range of skin care products that are both fragrance-free and cruelty-free. It contains 15% Vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid with a low pH for efficacy. Unfortunately, the low pH can irritate facial skin and cause drying effects. While we appreciate the opaque bottle, the size is less than most of the Vitamin C serums we have researched. Instead of 1 fluid ounce, this is 0.67 fluid ounces. This raises the price considerably. We were most concerned about the stability of this product as Vitamin C serums degrade easily when they are not made with the most stable ingredients. In this review, we’ll break down the different aspects of Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster so you can choose the right product for yourself.

Ingredients

The following ingredients are found in Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster:

  • Vitamin C (15% Ascorbic Acid) - A powerful antioxidant known to penetrate skin in order to brighten and even skin tone. Ascorbic Acid is known to be unstable and therefore has a short shelf life.
  • Vitamin E - Found as Tocopherol. Vitamin E is an antioxidant which helps boost the benefits of Vitamin C.
  • Ferulic Acid - An antioxidant that may help stabilize this formula.
  • Sodium Hyaluronate - This is a superior form of Hyaluronic Acid as it's smaller and easily permeates the skin to boost moisture levels in order to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.


  • There are also many inactive ingredients which are very likely to water down this products' efficacy.

    How To Use

    Apply 2 to 3 drops over your face and neck, avoiding your eyes. Can be used on its own or combined with a moisturizer or serum.

    Price

    For a 15 ml, or 0.67 fluid ounce bottle, the cost is $49.00. There are no discounts for bulk buys, but there is an Auto Replenishment Service. You may choose to have this cream delivered at set times, for example, every month or once every third month. It is not possible to cancel or modify an order once it is submitted.

    Guarantee

    If you are not pleased with your Paula's Choice purchase, you can return the unused portion for refund or credit as long as it is returned within 60 days of the date of purchase.

    Conclusion

    We like that Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster has an opaque bottle with a dropper to help preserve this Vitamin C product. We also like that it is free of parabens, phthalates and is also cruelty-free. However, we would have liked to see a higher concentration of Vitamin C. The maximum amount is 20% and this is only 15%. The type of Vitamin C found here is Ascorbic Acid which requires a lower pH and is known to irritate and dry out skin. Reviewers also stated that this serum leaves a slightly sticky effect. For the size you are getting (less than 1 ounce), it is quite a lot of money to spend on a serum which does not contain the most stable ingredients available. Furthermore, we urge caution before signing up for the Auto Replenishment Service as many companies can give consumers a hard time about canceling.

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    Alexia Cook

    Alexia Cook, Senior Editor

    Alexia Cook is a licensed Master Cosmetologist and Esthetician with over 20 years experience. She received her degrees from Boca Beauty Academy in Boca Raton Florida. Starting at a young age, she has always been interested in treating skin to bring out its true beauty. She knows that the basis of gorgeous skin is by adopting a proper skincare routine and using top quality products. Her passion for helping people find effective skincare products led her to the role of Editor for My Beauty Care Center™. In her free time, she is an avid traveler and loves learning the beauty of different cultures.