Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Face Moisturizer 5% Vitamin C — Fragrance-Free 1.7 fl oz, Lightweight Brightening

Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Face Moisturizer is a daily, fragrance-free lotion that blends 5% pure stabilized vitamin C with squalane and peptides to brighten, hydrate, and visibly firm skin.

This lightweight, multi-active face moisturizer is formulated to target dullness, uneven tone, and early signs of aging while supporting the skin’s natural barrier. The formula uses l-ascorbic acid in a stable system and a double-encapsulated lipid complex to help preserve potency. Packaged in an opaque, air-tight container, it arrives in a way that minimizes vitamin C degradation so the product stays effective over time.

How will this moisturizer change my skin’s brightness and tone?

The concentrated 5% l-ascorbic acid acts as a topical antioxidant to help even skin tone and reduce the look of dullness. It’s paired with supportive ingredients that improve surface texture and maintain ingredient stability so you get consistent results with daily use.

• 5% pure stabilized vitamin C (l-ascorbic acid) for visible brightening.
• Double-encapsulated lipids help protect active ingredients and deliver moisture.
• Peptides support skin’s appearance of firmness and surface resilience.

Will this moisturizer provide enough hydration without making skin greasy?

The formula balances lightweight emollients and hydrators like squalane with moisture-retaining lipids to deliver all-day hydration without heaviness. It’s suitable for multiple skin types because it supplies moisture while allowing skin to breathe.

• Squalane and a lipid blend lock in moisture and restore suppleness.
• Non-greasy texture absorbs quickly for comfortable daytime use.
• Works under makeup and layers well with serums and sunscreens.

Is this product safe for sensitive or breakout-prone skin?

The formulation is fragrance-free and designed to be gentle while remaining effective, making it a reasonable option for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin. Ingredients aim to hydrate and support barrier repair rather than irritate, but patch testing is recommended for anyone with highly reactive skin.

• Fragrance-free to reduce risk of irritation.
• Balanced hydration helps prevent barrier disruption that can worsen breakouts.
• Dermatologist-favored actives used in a controlled concentration for tolerance.

How is the vitamin C protected so it stays effective?

Vitamin C is notoriously sensitive to light and air; this moisturizer uses a stabilized l-ascorbic acid formulation and an opaque, air-tight container to preserve potency. The double-encapsulated lipid delivery system also helps maintain ingredient stability after application.

• Opaque, air-tight packaging minimizes exposure to light and oxygen.
• Stabilized l-ascorbic acid reduces breakdown before application.
• Encapsulated lipids improve delivery and prolong activity on the skin.

Who is this for: Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer is aimed at anyone seeking a scientifically minded, daily vitamin C moisturizer—especially those concerned with dullness, uneven tone, early fine lines, or compromised moisture balance. It suits normal, oily, combination, dry, and acne-prone skin types and works well both as a morning brightening step under sunscreen and as part of an evening routine. If you prefer fragrance-free, dermatologist-backed formulas and want vitamin C in a well-protected format, this 1.7 fl oz lotion is designed to fit into that regimen.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acetyl sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Propanediol, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Acetyl Zingerone, Cetyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lecithin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Lysolecithin, Bacillus Ferment, Citric Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Beta-Sitosterol, Phytic Acid, Squalene, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate