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10% Niacinamide Booster.

Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster
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About this product

A concentrated niacinamide serum (10%) designed to be mixed into moisturizer or applied alone, formulated to address uneven skin tone, enlarged pores, and dullness.

Best for

Oily skinCombination skinAcne-prone skin
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The Guru Index verdict

65%

Mixed

~Mixed · 65%
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What the gurus are saying

The experts split on whether 10% niacinamide offers real benefit. Some gurus praise the formula for layering easily with other actives and pairing well with retinoids, calling it a flexible addition to any routine. However, others point out that studies show 5% niacinamide is already sufficient for brightening and barrier support, and doubling that concentration doesn't improve results, only raises the risk of irritation. Those with very tolerant skin or already using multiple actives may find the higher concentration worth trying, though starting low and watching for sensitivity is wise.
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Key actives & flags

Vitamin CNiacinamideHyaluronic acidFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Water, Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Glycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, Carnosine, Genistein, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol

Every take, in full

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Approved
"And then we have the Polish Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster, which is really excellent for layering."
All 2 takes from Dr. Aleksandra Brown
Niacinamide: Does It Really Work? Dermatologist Explains the Hype, Benefits & Best Products
"This is a concentrated booster designed to mix into your moisturizer or apply alone if you have really, really tolerant skin. It targets uneven skin tone, enlarged pores, dullness. It has a really lightweight formula. It adds flexibility to any routine. It layers easily with other actives. It really pairs well with retinoids, especially if you're going to add it to a moisturizer. It pairs well with antioxidants. So it's a great option for either morning or evening routine. The key ingredients are the niacinamide 10%, licorice root extract, and panthenol."
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"And then we have the Polish Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster, which is really excellent for layering."
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"Anything over 5% niacinamide has never really been studied and really never been shown to have benefit. All the studies that show niacinamide is great for skin tone, for brightening, for collagen support, for barrier support, all these different things niacinamide does, has been shown to be beneficial at the 5% concentration or less. So when you see a 10% niacinamide, you're like, do I really need 10%? It's double what the recommended amount is. The more you have of anything, the more likely you are to get irritation. It's not like the more of things the better it is. Sometimes less is more. Studies show 5% is sufficient for pretty much all your clinical endpoints. Between 10 and 15%, you're probably going to tolerate it, not that it's more effective, but the tolerability perhaps isn't terrible. But 10% is more than enough than what you need."
Approved
"You can also look for products that have higher concentrations of niacinamide. I like ones from Paula's Choice."
~Mixed
"Nykaa Skincare Retinol Anti Aging Serum two percent retinol crazy no ingredient list to see then it has retinol number 14 but this ingredient list itself is wrong"
All 2 takes from Nipun Kapur
No retinol in your retinol cream | Best retinol serum for face in India I Strong Retinols
"Nykaa Skincare Retinol Anti Aging Serum two percent retinol crazy no ingredient list to see then it has retinol number 14 but this ingredient list itself is wrong"
Skincare Chit Chat | Nipun Kapur
"you're using Paula's Choice niacinamide that's a good niacinamide"
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