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Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer
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About this product

A gel-cream moisturizer containing 5% vitamin C derivatives, peptides, and antioxidants designed to hydrate, brighten, and support skin firmness.

Type

MoisturizersGel

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Full ingredients

Guru Score

84%

Approved

3 experts · Moderate agreement
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What the gurus are saying

This moisturizer delivers a lightweight hydration and glow without heaviness, making it especially suited to combination and sensitive skin. The 5% vitamin C concentration is gentler than pure L-ascorbic acid, which means it works best for brightening and a lit-from-within radiance rather than targeting stubborn hyperpigmentation quickly. Those with very dry skin, sensitive skin, or anyone wanting to layer vitamin C without irritation may want to consider this as a core moisturizer or booster alongside other serums.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take November 2024
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"The C5 Super Boost Moisturizer has 5% vitamin C in the form of 30 ethyl ascorbate and escorb glucoside and it also has hexapeptide 5 which helps with the firmness of the skin. I like this form of vitamin C because it is a true moisturizer so if you have really dry skin or if you're struggling with just feeling really dry especially during fall winter this is a wonderful choice for you. This is more of like a gel moisturizer, and it's really great for people who struggle with dryness."
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"The Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer is $45 and it's really nice. It uses vitamin C derivatives, specifically tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, and it has glutathione in there which is great for brightening skin. It's got peptides in there, watermelon oil which is a great antioxidant and protecting ingredient, and polyglutamic acid. It's a really nice moisturizer."
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"The moisturizer is really great for combination skin, especially because we've got some of that hydration element, that plumping element, and then a really nice silky emolliency that's not really greasy, it's not overwhelming on the skin, it's not heavy. It has a really nice hydrating, plump, and kind of airy feel to it. The benefits on this are really great at brightening if you really just want to brighten up a dull or uneven complexion. These products will really make your skin and complexion look more lively, more vibrant, more glowy from lit from within. If you're going to use the moisturizer to target hyperpigmentation, it's probably gonna fade at the slowest, but that's kind of the name of the game with sensitive skin. If you have very sensitive skin, this can be a great way to incorporate vitamin C into your skincare routine. You could also use it as a booster if you are using other vitamin C products and want a little bit more, and incorporate the moisturizer alongside maybe even other serums to get yourself a little bit more without pushing your skin with that pure form of L-ascorbic acid at really high percentages. I really think this is best for very sensitive skin because of that percentage, and the formats are incredibly easy to use and incorporate into your routine."
Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer?

A gel-cream moisturizer containing 5% vitamin C derivatives, peptides, and antioxidants designed to hydrate, brighten, and support skin firmness.

Is Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer worth it?

Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

What is Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer's Guru Score?

Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 independent expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer best for?

Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer is generally suited to dry skin and mature skin.

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