Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Vitamin C Face Moisturizer, 1.7 oz — 5% L‑Ascorbic Acid, Squalane, Fragrance‑Free

Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Face Moisturizer is a daily, fragrance-free lotion that delivers 5% stabilized l-ascorbic acid plus squalane and peptides to brighten, hydrate, and help visibly firm skin.

This multi-active cream pairs a clinically effective form of vitamin C with barrier-repairing lipids and peptides in an air-tight, opaque pump to maintain potency. It’s formulated to reduce the appearance of dullness, uneven tone, and fine lines while providing lightweight, all-day hydration that works across skin types, including oily and breakout-prone skin.

How does this moisturizer brighten and even skin tone?

The formula uses 5% pure, stabilized l-ascorbic acid — a proven antioxidant — to help address dullness and uneven pigmentation when used consistently. The low- to mid-strength concentration balances brightening activity with tolerability for many skin types.

• 5% l-ascorbic acid for antioxidant brightening
• Stabilized formulation packaged in an opaque, air-tight container
• Supports a more even-looking complexion with continued use

Will it hydrate without feeling greasy or clogging pores?

Yes — the lightweight lotion blends squalane and a double-encapsulated lipid system that locks in moisture without heavy residue. Peptides and humectants boost hydration and skin resilience while keeping texture suitable for normal, combination, oily, and acne-prone skin.

• Squalane for non-greasy hydration and skin-softening
• Double-encapsulated lipids to repair and seal the barrier
• Formulated to minimize pore-clogging for breakout-prone types

How is the vitamin C kept effective over time?

The product is housed in a protected, opaque dispenser designed to limit light and air exposure, which helps preserve vitamin C stability and activity. That packaging, combined with a stabilized l-ascorbic acid formula, reduces degradation so you get consistent performance each pump.

• Opaque, air-tight container prevents oxidation
• Stabilized l-ascorbic acid to maintain potency
• Daily-use format for steady, cumulative benefits

How should I layer this into my routine and what results can I expect?

Use after cleansing and any water-based serums, then follow with sunscreen in the morning. Expect improved hydration and a brighter, more even appearance over weeks; visible fine-line softening and barrier support develop over continued use.

• Apply after toner/serum, before thicker creams or SPF
• Fragrance-free for fewer irritation triggers
• Compatible with morning routines when paired with sunscreen

Who this is for: Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Face Moisturizer suits anyone seeking a fragrance-free, science-backed daily lotion that combines a meaningful dose of vitamin C with lightweight hydration. It’s formulated for normal through oily and acne-prone skin types who want to brighten dullness, support barrier health, and reduce the look of uneven tone and fine lines without a heavy finish.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acetyl sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Propanediol, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Acetyl Zingerone, Cetyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lecithin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Lysolecithin, Bacillus Ferment, Citric Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Beta-Sitosterol, Phytic Acid, Squalene, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate