
About this product
A vitamin C serum formulated with a stable vitamin C derivative and additional antioxidants, designed to brighten and protect skin in a 20ml airless pump bottle.
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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
Guru Score
Approved
7 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
The formula itself earns praise from dermatologists for keeping the key actives intact while adding stabilizing ingredients, a humectant, and other antioxidants without fragrance or problematic alcohols. However, the price is where takes split: some experts call it worth the cost for the formula quality, while others note that at $55 in the US and £61 in the UK it has become steeper than people expect from Paula's Choice, especially given the small bottle size. Anyone considering it may want to weigh whether the formula justifies the investment compared to other vitamin C options.
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A vitamin C serum formulated with a stable vitamin C derivative and additional antioxidants, designed to brighten and protect skin in a 20ml airless pump bottle.
Mostly yes. 6 of the 7 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 77%.
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