Timeless Vitamin C + E Ferulic Serum vs Paula's Choice C15 Vitamin C Super Booster
Two morning treatments, compared on what the catalogue records about each.
Which should you buy? Paula's Choice C15 Vitamin C Super Booster costs about $33 more. Pick Timeless Vitamin C + E Ferulic Serum for normal skin, dry skin. Pick Paula's Choice C15 Vitamin C Super Booster for a splurge, post-acne marks.
Timeless
Vitamin C + E Ferulic Serum
The Skinceuticals formula without the Skinceuticals price. L-ascorbic acid at 20 percent, which is the form with the most evidence behind it and the one that actually stings if your barrier is unhappy.
Worth knowing. Oxidises. Buy small, keep it dark and cool, and stop when it turns brown.
1 oz, around $25. Fine lines, Dull skin, Dark spots, Normal skin
Paula's Choice
C15 Vitamin C Super Booster
A well-formulated 15% vitamin C with ferulic acid and E. The combination that's actually been studied for fading discoloration.
Worth knowing. Strong. Start every other morning, and don't begin it the same week as a retinoid.
0.67 oz, around $58. Dark spots, Fine lines, Dull skin, Textured hair
Side by side
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Timeless Vitamin C + E Ferulic Serum 1 oz, around $25 |
Paula's Choice C15 Vitamin C Super Booster 0.67 oz, around $58 | |
| Price | around $25 | around $58 |
| Size | 1 oz | 0.67 oz |
| Suited to | Fine lines, Dull skin, Dark spots, Normal skin, Dry skin | Dark spots, Fine lines, Dull skin, Textured hair, An established routine |
| Only this one | Normal skin, Dry skin | A splurge, Post-acne marks |
What they share
Both are morning treatments suited to fine lines, dull skin, dark spots, an established routine, mid range price, textured hair.
Questions people also ask
What is the difference between Timeless Vitamin C + E Ferulic Serum and Paula's Choice C15 Vitamin C Super Booster?
Paula's Choice C15 Vitamin C Super Booster costs about $33 more. Pick Timeless Vitamin C + E Ferulic Serum for normal skin, dry skin. Pick Paula's Choice C15 Vitamin C Super Booster for a splurge, post-acne marks.
Which is cheaper, Timeless Vitamin C + E Ferulic Serum or Paula's Choice C15 Vitamin C Super Booster?
Timeless Vitamin C + E Ferulic Serum, at around $25 for 1 oz, against around $58 for 0.67 oz. Retail prices move, so check the retailer.
What do Timeless Vitamin C + E Ferulic Serum and Paula's Choice C15 Vitamin C Super Booster have in common?
Both are morning treatments suited to fine lines, dull skin, dark spots, an established routine.
When should you skip Timeless Vitamin C + E Ferulic Serum?
Skip it if your skin is sensitive or your barrier is damaged. Start with niacinamide instead.
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