Paula's Choice Vitamin C Face Moisturizer 5% L-Ascobic Acid (1.7 fl oz) — Lightweight, Fragrance-Free Brightening

Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Face Moisturizer is a daily facial cream that delivers 5% stabilized vitamin C plus moisture-replenishing ingredients to brighten, firm, and strengthen skin.

This lightweight, multi-action moisturizer blends a clinically effective form of vitamin C with peptides, squalane and an encapsulated lipid complex to hydrate and help smooth the appearance of dullness and uneven tone. The formula is fragrance-free, packaged in an opaque, air-tight container to preserve actives, and designed for regular use across most skin types. It aims to give a firmer-looking, more resilient complexion without heavy feel.

How does this moisturizer brighten and even skin tone?

The product uses 5% l-ascorbic acid — a form of vitamin C recognized for its antioxidant and brightening properties — to help reduce the look of dullness and promote a more uniform tone. Stabilized delivery and protective packaging help preserve the vitamin C’s effectiveness during everyday use.

• 5% pure, stabilized l-ascorbic acid for visible brightening
• Opaque, air-tight jar minimizes oxidation of active ingredients
• Lightweight texture allows even application across the face

Will this hydrate without feeling greasy or clogging pores?

The formula combines lightweight humectants and emollients—such as squalane and a double-encapsulated lipid blend—with peptides to restore barrier function and lock in moisture. It’s formulated to give lasting hydration while maintaining a bouncy, non-greasy finish suitable for layered routines.

• Squalane provides non-comedogenic hydration
• Encapsulated lipids support barrier repair and moisture retention
• Peptides add support for skin texture without heaviness

Is the moisturizer safe for sensitive or acne-prone skin?

Paula's Choice developed the C5 moisturizer to be fragrance-free and balanced for a broad range of skin types, including normal, oily, combination, dry, and acne-prone skin. Because it uses a stabilized form of vitamin C and supportive barrier ingredients, many users with sensitivity appreciate its gentle, effective profile—though patch-testing is recommended if you have reactive skin.

• No added fragrance to minimize irritation risk
• Formulated for compatibility with oily and acne-prone skin
• Patch-test advised for known reactive skin conditions

How should I incorporate this into my daily skincare routine?

Use the moisturizer once or twice daily after cleansing and applying any water-based serums; follow with sunscreen in the morning. Because vitamin C can be paired with many antioxidant and barrier-repair ingredients, it integrates well into both morning and evening regimens when used consistently.

• Apply after cleansing and serum step for best absorption
• Use SPF during daytime routines to protect results
• Store in a cool, dry place to maintain potency

Who is this for: Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Face Moisturizer is designed for people seeking a daily, science-backed cream that brightens and supports skin resilience without heavy oils or fragrance. It suits users who want an effective, stabilized vitamin C product packaged to preserve potency and who need balanced hydration that works across normal, oily, combination, dry, and acne-prone skin types.

• Features: 5% stabilized l-ascorbic acid, peptides, squalane, double-encapsulated lipid blend
• Packaging: opaque, air-tight container to protect actives
• Size: 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)

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