Paula's Choice CellularYouth™ Longevity Serum for Fine Lines, Wrinkles & Lifting
by Paula's Choice · makeup
Editor's Take
Paula's Choice earns the longevity pitch with serious peptide and ferment work, though the instant glow owes something to optical polish.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 7.8 / 10
- Modern Tech: 8.2 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 7.1 / 10
- Sustainability: 8.1 / 10
The Verdict
The efficacy is Strong, led by Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Bacillus Ferment, and Taurine for firmness and texture support. Its Highly Advanced technology also brings Dimethicone and persistent acrylic polymers, while Synthetic Fluorphlogopite supplies some immediate blurring. The clean profile is Good rather than minimalist, and sustainability is Good despite the synthetic backbone. A credible anti-aging serum with real treatment substance, plus a little cosmetic stage lighting.
Full INCI list
Water (Aqua/Eau), Propanediol, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Maltodextrin, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Taurine, Bacillus Ferment, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Isomalt, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Glyceryl Behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate, Sodium Phytate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Chloride, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer, Lecithin, Cyanocobalamin, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)