Paula's Choice C15 Brightening Super Booster vs Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow

Paula's Choice

Geek & Gorgeous

A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for hydration and pollution defence.

A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for hydration and antioxidant protection.

Serum

17 ingredients

10 ingredients

Brand price

USD 59.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

EUR 12.50 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbic Acid
Ferulic acid1
A plant antioxidant that stabilises vitamins C and E.
Ferulic Acid

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbic Acid
Ferulic acid1
A plant antioxidant that stabilises vitamins C and E.
Ferulic Acid

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Tocopherol
Anti-Aging1
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Ascorbic Acid
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Ascorbic Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Ascorbic Acid (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Anti-Aging
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)
Buffering
0 / —
PPG-26-BUTETH-26
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Bisabolol
Skin Conditioning
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid is L-ascorbic acid.
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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid is ferulic acid.
Learn more about Ferulic Acid →
Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →