Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster

Paula's ChoiceC15 Super BoosterIngredients

Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster is a product from Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules category with 21 ingredients. Notable: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Glycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Ferulic Acid, Panthenol, Propyl Gallate. The product is made by Paula's Choice, from United States.

C15 Super Booster provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing and 14 more.

Organic score: 33% natural vs 52% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
3
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Ethoxydiglycol
Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Ppg26-Buteth-26
7
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
8
Pentylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Solvent

All the Positive

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Vitamins [2]: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Panthenol
Antioxidants [5]: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ferulic Acid, Propyl Gallate
Moisturizing 8: Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ferulic Acid, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Softening 6: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Soothing 5: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ferulic Acid, Panthenol, Bisabolol
Anti-aging 4: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ferulic Acid

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
PEG
PEG
1 component
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil#7

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

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

Detailed view

Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster

#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.

#2Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Vitamin C is known for its strong antioxidant activity. It helps to slow down aging processes. The other positive effect of this ingredient is that it helps to make skin tone even. It's a great ingredient to counter dark areas and uneven skin tone. It's well-researched and considered safe. But it's acid and can irritate the skin if used too often.

#3Butylene 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.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#4Ethoxydiglycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair structure improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

#5Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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