Paula's Choice C15 Brightening Super Booster vs Skintific PDRN Brightening Smooth Serum

Paula's Choice

Skintific

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

A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and hydration.

Serum

17 ingredients

42 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

AUD 34.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

No retailer listed yet

Brand country not recorded

Brand from Indonesia

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

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
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

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

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.
Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Trideceth-10
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Aroma

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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 (in both products)
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —
PPG-26-BUTETH-26
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Bisabolol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
PEG-8
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycereth-26
Humectant
0 / 0
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Sodium DNA
Skin Conditioning
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Hair Conditioning
Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning

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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Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil →
Bisabolol
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →