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Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores 9.2/9.8 vs banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation at 8.5/9.8. Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster wins for hydration.
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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Where Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 7.7 compared to banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation's 5.7. With Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, and Pentylene Glycol in its top ingredients, Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores 8.8 here versus 7.5 for banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster brings Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, and Ascorbyl Glucoside as actives, while banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation relies on Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, and Niacinamide. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
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Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.5, banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation is a decent pick. Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster sits at the mid-range level with a 9.2 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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