Comparison between Paula's Choice Boost C15 Super Booster vs. Youth Lab Brightening Vit-C Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 4
Components only in Paula's Choice Boost C15 Super Booster 17
Uniqueness: 81.0%
Components only in Youth Lab Brightening Vit-C Serum 9
Uniqueness: 69.2%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Butylene Glycol
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
2
3-O-εthyl Ascorbic Acid
3
Butylene Glycol
3
Propanediol
4
Ethoxydiglycol
4
Pentylene Glycol
5
Glycerin
5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6
PPG-26-Buteth-26
6
Panthenol
7
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
7
Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
8
Pentylene Glycol
8
Tocopherol
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Positive Effects

Find out what good effects the product has
Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Healing, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair protection
Effects unique for Boost C15 Super Booster:
Cleansing, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Deodorant, Tones up skin, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Brightening Vit-C Serum:
No unique effects found
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ECO Metrics

Find out how eco-friendly the components are
Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
7 out of 21
33%
chemical
12 out of 21
57%
natural
5 out of 13
38%
chemical
6 out of 13
46%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#2Butylene Glycol#3Glycerin#5Tocopherol#9Sodium Hyaluronate#10Panthenol#14
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#1Panthenol#6Tocopherol#8
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Limonene#12Citral#13

Detailed view

Paula's Choice Boost C15 Super Booster vs. Youth Lab Brightening Vit-C Serum
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

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