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Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores 8.3/9.8 vs Indy Beauty Arbutin & liquorice glow up moisturizer at 8.0/9.8. Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster wins for active ingredients.
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
45 unique
7 in common
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Where Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.7 compared to Indy Beauty Arbutin & liquorice glow up moisturizer's 2.0. Its formula features Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, and Ascorbyl Glucoside in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Indy Beauty Arbutin & liquorice glow up moisturizer scores 9.8 here versus 7.7 for Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster. 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 indy Beauty Arbutin & liquorice glow up moisturizer relies on Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, and Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Indy Beauty Arbutin & liquorice glow up moisturizer is better if you have
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster is better if you have
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.3 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Indy Beauty Arbutin & liquorice glow up moisturizer 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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