Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster Review
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- Best for
- oily, combination, sensitive
- Price
- $49.00 / 0.67 fl oz (20 mL)
- Main claim
- Anti-aging firming
- Texture
- Sheer, ultra-light liquid serum
Editorial pick only.
Quick verdict
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster sits in the mid-range tier at $49.00 for 0.67 fl oz (20 mL). Best for oily, combination, sensitive skin.
Key ingredients
What the hero actives in 10% Niacinamide Booster are supposed to do.
Primary
Niacinamide (10%)
Supporting
Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Licorice Root Extract
Learn more about these actives
Niacinamide
A multi-tasking vitamin B3 derivative that reduces pore appearance, calms redness, brightens uneven tone, and strengthens the skin barrier.
Read the full Niacinamide guide ->Allantoin
A soothing, anti-irritant active originally extracted from comfrey root. Calms reactive skin, supports wound healing, and softens rough texture.
Read the full Allantoin guide ->Panthenol
The skincare form of vitamin B5. Acts as a humectant, supports barrier repair, and reduces redness and stinging on compromised skin.
Read the full Panthenol guide ->Ascorbyl Palmitate
A stable, oil-soluble vitamin C derivative. Provides antioxidant and brightening benefits in formulas where pure L-ascorbic acid would be too unstable.
Read the full Ascorbyl Palmitate guide ->Alternatives to Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster
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Final verdict
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster is a mid-range face serum for oily, combination, sensitive skin.
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Editor's note
Reviewed by the BLC Editorial Team using our standardized 7-criteria scoring methodology. Independent and not sponsored.
Last updated: Jul 24, 2026. Read how we evaluate.