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Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster (reformulated)
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About this product

A vitamin C serum with 15% ascorbic acid, vitamin E, and ferulic acid, designed to brighten and firm skin while reducing irritation.

Guru Score

80%

Yay

3 experts · Moderate agreement
3Gurus
3Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Reformulated with more ferulic acid
  • Less irritating than the original
  • Fragrance-free

What they flagged

  • Pricey at $59

What the gurus are saying

The reformulated formula earns praise for keeping the effective vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid trifecta while reducing irritation that plagued the original. Gurus found it comparable to pricier competitors like Skinceuticals, though it costs more than some alternatives. The one caveat: it sits on the pricier side, so those watching their budget may want to compare it to gentler, more affordable vitamin C options first.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take September 2026

What the gurus are saying.

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"Paula's Choice just reformulated [...] their C15 booster and increased the ferulic acid in it. It's worth checking out. [...] It uses the amazing trifecta of ascorbic acid, vitamin E, and ferulic acid, which is the best and most effective way to help firm up skin."
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"They've updated the formula to include more ferulic acid, and it contains fifteen percent ascorbic acid and vitamin E, so it's got the ascorbic acid, ferulic acid, vitamin E trifecta, plus bisabolol for soothing, and it's fragrance-free. It's fifty-nine dollars, which is on the pricier side. [...] Paula's Choice was one of the first vitamin C serums I really tested and it was really quite nice. I can't say anything bad about it other than it's still more expensive than the Geek and Gorgeous."
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"Paula's Choice just reformulated [...] their C15 booster and increased the ferulic acid in it. It's worth checking out. [...] It uses the amazing trifecta of ascorbic acid, vitamin E, and ferulic acid, which is the best and most effective way to help firm up skin."
✓Yay
"Notice that they did not take away the key actives and they just made it better for you."
✓Yay
"I'm a big fan of Paula's Choice just in general. I think that they make overall good products. [...] This is a product that I've recommended for a really long time. It's 15% vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid, and fragrance free. It's very similar to the Skinceuticals formulation, but [...] the interesting thing about this one is that they've actually recently reformulated it to decrease the irritation from the product."

Frequently asked.

What is Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster (reformulated)?

A vitamin C serum with 15% ascorbic acid, vitamin E, and ferulic acid, designed to brighten and firm skin while reducing irritation.

Is Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster (reformulated) worth it?

Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 80%.

What is Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster (reformulated)'s Guru Score?

Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster (reformulated) holds a Guru Score of 80%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster (reformulated) best for?

Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster (reformulated) is generally suited to mature skin.

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