
About this product
A vitamin C serum from Paula's Choice combining 15% L-ascorbic acid with vitamin E and ferulic acid to brighten skin and target signs of aging.
Best for
The Guru Index verdict
Mixed
~Mixed · 67%What the gurus are saying
Gurus consistently praise the formula itself, noting that Paula's Choice preserved key actives while improving stability, added complementary antioxidants and humectants, and avoided fragrance and denatured alcohol. The recurring complaint, nearly universal, is the high price point relative to bottle size and Paula's Choice's former reputation for value. Most agree the product works well but remains a luxury buy that feels expensive even to those who recommend it.
Key actives & flags
Full ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Mannitol, Tridecapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ergothioneine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Bisabolol, Sodium Gluconate, Decylene Glycol, Ferulic Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Where to buy
Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.
Other products the same gurus have weighed in on, plus more from this brand and category.
Stories where our editors dug into this product or its brand.
A weekly read of the takes worth catching up on: the raves, the splits, the ones the gurus won't shut up about. Free, no spam, unsubscribe whenever.
Subscribe to the digestWe use cookies to understand how the site is used. Analytics cookies are only set if you accept. See our Cookie Policy.