Paula's Choice
10% Niacinamide BoosterA serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 53.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 32.99 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glucomannan, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyurethane-79, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Trihydroxystearin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Dark Spots
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
4 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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