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Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer
Paula's Choice
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
Anti Aging from (2) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (1) Ingredient:
Brightening from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
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Dry skin
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Oily Skin
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Sensitive skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 47 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Water (Solvent) |
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Dicaprylyl Carbonate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Dimethicone (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent) |
![]() Silicone
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A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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B
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Polyglyceryl 6 Distearate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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Ascorbyl Glucoside (Antioxidant) |
![]() Brightening
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A
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Squalane (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Refatting) |
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Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/ Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising) |
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Acetyl SH-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate |
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A
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Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Hydrogenated Lecithin (Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent- Nonsurfactant) |
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A
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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter |
![]() Bad for oily skin
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A
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Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine (Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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A
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Pentaerythrityl Tetra Di T Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (Antioxidant) |
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A
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Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
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A
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning) |
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Propanediol (Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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A
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Jojoba Esters (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Soothing, Moisturising) |
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Tocopherol |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Anti Aging
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Acetyl Zingerone (Skin Protecting, Antioxidant) |
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B
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Cetyl Palmitate (Masking, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Caprylyl Glycol (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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A
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Cetyl Alcohol (Masking, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Surfactant) |
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B
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Polyglyceryl 3 Beeswax (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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B
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Sodium Hydroxide (Denaturant , pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
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A
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Sorbitan Olivate (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Sorbitan Palmitate (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract (Skin Conditioning, Sunscreen Agent) |
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A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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1,2-Hexanediol (Solvent) |
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Sodium Phytate (Chelating Agent) |
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B
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Polysorbate 60 (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Sorbitan Isostearate (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Lecithin (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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B
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (Perfuming, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive, Antimicrobial Agent) |
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A
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient) |
![]() Bad for oily skin
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Lysolecithin (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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Bacillus Ferment (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Citric Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
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Polyglutamic Acid (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Beta Sitosterol (Masking, Skin Conditioning, Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising) |
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Phytic Acid (Chelating Agent) |
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A
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Squalene (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Refatting) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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A
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Sodium Benzoate (Masking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive) |
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A
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Potassium Sorbate (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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