56%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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ingredients

with 15% pure vitamin C. Ingredients: Water, Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C/antioxidant), Ethoxydiglycol (slip agent/penetration enhancer), PPG-26 Buteth-26 (emulsifier), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (thickener), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Ferulic Acid (antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin-repairing ingredient), Acetyl Octapeptide-3 (cell-communicating ingredient), Glycerin (skin-repairing ingredient), Panthenol (skin conditioning agent), Sodium Metabisulfite (stabilizer/antioxidant), Triethanolamine (pH adjuster), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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8 years ago

So right off the bat, as nearly every other reviewer has noted, this smells dreadful — like metallic hotdog water. There's no getting around that. Which is why I only use this product before bed,...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Curly, Coarse

EyesHazel



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8 years ago

Ive gone through one bottle. Although I am a fan of some of PCs products, this didn't do anything for me. I also didn't care for the smell, though it's not nearly as bad as a Biological Recherché...

About reviewer (517 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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8 years ago

I was torn writing this review. On one hand, the stuff is potent, and it does what it claims. Your skin will be visibly more vibrant with consistent use, and the dropper dispenser it great. No...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I'm on my 2nd bottle of it. It did magic on my skin. My skin feels immediately soften, brighten and tighten (in a good way!) by applying it on. I usually mix an entire dropper of this into my FAB...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


1.0
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8 years ago

Yet another disappointment from the Paula's Choice line. She trashed other lines, yet her own line is mediocre. This product is no exception. I used the whole bottle and saw no improvement from...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


1.0
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8 years ago

I came to the conclusion that Vitamin C beaks me out. I wish I could use it, it has great benefits, but every time I have tried to incorporate it into my routine I get a ton of blemishes. The...

About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesBrown


1.0
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8 years ago

I was so excited to try this; I *really* need something to even out my skin tone. Unfortunately this wasn't it :-( I purchased the .12 ounce size for $9--I was surprised to see just how small...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


3.0
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8 years ago

I tried this a few years ago and it left an orange cast on my skin. I love most of Paula's Choice products, but I think that you might be just as well off making your own serum weekly with a little...

About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

This is one I just can't do without. It is one of the best products I have ever used. This product makes you skin look healthier. It makes it glow. It brightens your complexion and your makeup sits...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


1.0
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8 years ago

I've tried this straight and mixed with PC skincare and have not seen any effect at all. And for something this pricey I had hoped to see some lightening of my hyperpigmentation but am back to...

About reviewer (1680 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


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8 years ago

This booster was just too strong for my skin. It was irritating, causes small pimples and redness each time I used it.

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack


4.0
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8 years ago

I have used up one bottle of this. I started out using it morning and night but later reduced my use to morning only with Dr. Carver Repair Serum. I mix 3 to 4 drops with the serum and apply it all...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairSilver, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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8 years ago

I just bought a second bottle of this. I can really see a huge difference in my skin when I'm using this:my skin is glowing and acne-free, Haven't had any bad reactions from it although I have...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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8 years ago

I use this on alternate days of the week, after PC's 2% BHA exfoliant and before PC 1% Retinol Treatment. I found that it improves my complexion overall and shrinks my pores, though not...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Olive, Cool

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


3.0
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8 years ago

So my review is more of a comment on cost. This is vitamin c, properly packaged. It does what vitamin c is supposed to do when well formulated. I like vitamin c, so I like this product. I do not...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

Wow, I am shocked by the reviews! I love, love this. It has replaced my pricey Skinceuticals C+E. I am on like my 8th bottle. Use it day and night. Amazing results!!! Would not be without this...

About reviewer (167 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

This product does work as advertised--my skin is visibly brighter and smoother the day after I use it. Unfortunately I found this serum much too irritating for my skin. Yes, it looks better...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Dry

HairBrown

EyesGreen


1.0
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9 years ago

Use of this product cause scaling on my skin. I don't know why, but my skin got a bit crusty using this and cracked and it peeled off like scales. It was disgusting and took a while for my skin...

About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

EyesHazel


4.0
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9 years ago

I really wanted to love this, since I'd heard so many good things about what vitamin c can do for your skin. Unfortunately my skin can't tolerate using this more than once or twice a week without...

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen


1.0
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9 years ago

I don't know if this works because I could not get past the smell of this product which does not diminish over time. I am new to vitamin c products and so far the only one I have liked is the full...

About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen