Paula's Choice C15 Vitamin C Super Booster
by Paula's Choice · skin_care
Editor's Take
Fifteen percent pure Vitamin C stabilized by Ferulic Acid and Vitamin E, backed by peptides , an efficacy-first formula that trades clean credentials for proven performance.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 9.2 / 10
- Modern Tech: 8.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 6.8 / 10
- Sustainability: 7.9 / 10
The Verdict
This is a highly advanced antioxidant serum that delivers exceptional efficacy through clinically validated stabilization chemistry. The 15% Ascorbic Acid concentration, reinforced by Ferulic Acid and Tocopherol, represents gold-standard Vitamin C formulation, and the peptide complex adds structural support beyond what most C serums attempt. The trade-off: ethoxylated materials and synthetic polymers that pull the clean score to moderate territory. Worth it if you prioritize proven antioxidant performance over ingredient-origin preferences.
Full INCI list
Aqua/Water/Eau, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Mannitol, Tridecapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ergothioneine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Bisabolol, Sodium Gluconate, Decylene Glycol, Ferulic Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol