10% Niacinamide Booster
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Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores 9.2/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Vitamin B3 that brightens and strengthens skin barrier
Works on your skin
Stable vitamin C derivative
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster stand out
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster is an excellent serum with an overall score of 9.2/9.8. Positioned in the mid-range bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbyl Glucoside — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.
It performs well on hydration (7.7) and low irritation risk (9.5) and active strength (6.7).
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
Key ingredients
- ✶Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Acetyl Glucosamine
Works on your skin — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Ascorbyl Glucoside
Works on your skin — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #6 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
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22 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Works on your skin8
- Draws in moisture8
- Other ingredient2
- Holds the formula together2
- Formula balancers1
- Keeps the product fresh1