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Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores 9.2/9.8 vs Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum at 8.5/9.8. Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster wins for active ingredients.
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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Where Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.7 compared to Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum's 5.3. Its formula features Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, and Ascorbyl Glucoside in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum. 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 jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum relies on Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, and Retinyl Palmitate. 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, Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum 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 Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum 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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