56%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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ingredients

with 15% pure vitamin C. Ingredients: Water, Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C/antioxidant), Ethoxydiglycol (slip agent/penetration enhancer), PPG-26 Buteth-26 (emulsifier), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (thickener), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Ferulic Acid (antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin-repairing ingredient), Acetyl Octapeptide-3 (cell-communicating ingredient), Glycerin (skin-repairing ingredient), Panthenol (skin conditioning agent), Sodium Metabisulfite (stabilizer/antioxidant), Triethanolamine (pH adjuster), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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10 years ago

I just finished the product or at least my sample size and I love this product! It brightens my face! I normally just mix it with my exfoliant and apply it to my face at night and when I wake...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan

HairOther

EyesBrown



5.0
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10 years ago

First, I can't believe how cheap this stuff is. My stupid girlfriends who refuse to buy into mail order products, pay over $100 for Estee Lauder's Advanced Night Repair and still envy me for my...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I've been using this for three or four weeks now, and while I personally haven't noticed a change in my skin, yesterday one of my ex-students commented on how good it looks! A compliment from a...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

Not expensive in comparison to other quality vitamin C serums. This is essentially a dupe for Skinceuticals' CE Ferulic at a fraction of the price. If that product worked well for you, then RESIST...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I just LOVE Paula's products and this one doesn't disappoint! Yes it's expensive but so worth it! My skin looks amazing! I have been using he products for almost 2 years and couldn't live...

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I have used Paula's products for years and this is another one that doesn't disappoint. I have very good 47 year old skin due to Paula's products and diligent sunscreen use. I decided to give this...

About reviewer (72 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

I've been using this for 2 months and my skin is looking great. I have been taking my skincare routine seriously recently after turning 36 and having a 2nd baby my face was full of hormonal acne,...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I mix this with Paula's retinol serum and my skin, which was good to begin with, looks even better. I don't understand the comments about stickiness because once this sinks it, there is no...

About reviewer (542 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

I wanted to use this product for a while to see how my skin would respond. I have used many Paula's Choice products through the years, and I must admit that I have been somewhat sad that the...

About reviewer (116 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I love this product! I am a big fan of any products that come in a tinted glass container with dropper. I love liquid/serums as they are day to apply, sink in well and you don't waste any product....

About reviewer (312 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

OMG! I cannot believe I haven't reviewed this product!!!! OK I know how it is to read some over-inflated reviews and think "yeah right!", but I'm about to RAVE about this product. Think what you...

About reviewer (112 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

While being the most expensive of Paula's serums, C15 delivers on it's promises and I will always have it on hand. From the first week of use, my skin looked more radiant, and after my first full...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

I agree with the post that said that Paula's Choice products keep getting better (I am also not an employee :) First and foremost, they do not engage in or support testing on animals (which is a...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

I use this serum before bedtime on clean skin. Then I apply a Retin A cream and a moisturizer. The pros: 1. A few drops go a long way 2. It absorbs into skin easily 3. It's a fabulous...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

This serum puts similar by Skinceuticals and Cellex-C in the shade given it is 1/3 of the price and identical, if not superior given it has a peptide in the formulation, to competing serums. It...

About reviewer (71 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

I happen to purchase this when it was on sale. I am seriously in love with this stuff. I found the best way to apply it is to mix 4 drops into my PC Antioxidant Serum and pat it into my skin. ...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

Other than my Clarisonic Mia2 ,this is the most expesive thing in my beauty aresnal and it's worth it! Buy it when it's on sale or get a sample size, PC always has sales. why pay full price?...

About reviewer (251 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

I was looking for other products to use as I'm on obagi maintenance. Due to heavy makeup usage my pores started getting congested a few months ago and I started breaking out again, so I got a bunch...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlack


2.0
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11 years ago

I've been waiting a while to post this review because, unlike with a cleanser, it is not something you can use a few times and determine how well it works. It takes weeks to months to see positive...

About reviewer (324 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

I really like this and it really boosts the PC serums. I like it especially with the Resist ultra light, which as niacinamide in it, for fading brown spots. I use them at night. I use the regular...

About reviewer (152 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

EyesBlue