topic Re: Paula's Choice Vitamin C help in Beauty

Paula's Choice Vitamin C help

wannabe — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:36:03 GMT

For those of you who recommended Paula's Choice Vitamin C, is it the C15 Super Booster? (I've used Ole Henricksen and Mad Hippie and want to try something different when I've finished what I've got.) If it is the Booster, how do you incorporate in in your skincare routine?

Re: Paula's Choice Vitamin C help

Happy Elizabeth — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:53:10 GMT

Yes, it's the Resist c15 super booster. I use twice per day mixed with my serums. I've also just put it directly on my face. I've also mixed it with my moisturizer at night if I don't use a serum. It's very versatile, and very water-like so it does not add any layers to your skin. I think once per day is probably fine, but I like to use twice because the results are so awesome, and as I said, it's weightless.

Re: Paula's Choice Vitamin C help

myshell624 — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:03:25 GMT

Yes it is a booster. I just tried a sample of it and plan on ordering the full size when I run out of my Mad Hippie. I cocktail it with my Isomers Glutathiosome in the AM and Paula's Choice Resist Retinol serum at night. You can also use it alone and just once a day depending on your skin. I have some samples of her brightening serum I am going to try with it when I run out of my glutathiosome in my AM routine.

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Re: Paula's Choice Vitamin C help

all — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:14:16 GMT

I mix mine with my Skinn Stem Rejen. I apply at night. I have used it with other moisturizers too. I have used it alone, and for me, it feels oily and my skin itches a little. Therefore, I prefer to mix it with another product.

I have tried it in the morning, but I found that I'd rather use it at night.

Re: Paula's Choice Vitamin C help

wannabe — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:19:02 GMT

Thank you so much for the replies. I think I will order when I run out of Mad Hippie. I thought I liked what I was using, but I really don't notice any difference in my skin. I want RESULTS!!!!! Ha, always looking for that "miracle"!!!

Re: Paula's Choice Vitamin C help

ChynnaBlue — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:26:29 GMT

It got a good sized sample of the Paula's Choice (PC) Vitamin C and I really liked it. I checked the ingredients and compared them to the Mad Hippie (MH) Vitamin C and they are very similar. The PC version is more liquidy/runny and the MH version is thicker. Since I can get the MH serum locally without shipping costs or fees, I chose that one. Convenience was the only reason I didn't get the PC serum.

Re: Paula's Choice Vitamin C help

HappyDaze — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:24:10 GMT

On 3/25/2014 ChynnaBlue said:
It got a good sized sample of the Paula's Choice (PC) Vitamin C and I really liked it. I checked the ingredients and compared them to the Mad Hippie (MH) Vitamin C and they are very similar. The PC version is more liquidy/runny and the MH version is thicker. Since I can get the MH serum locally without shipping costs or fees, I chose that one. Convenience was the only reason I didn't get the PC serum.

I think the biggest difference between the two is the type of vitamin C they contain- the L'ascorbic in PC's is the gold standard and MH's contains SAP (if I remember correctly) which is a good, stable alternative although studies show not as effective (close though!).

The cost is definitely a big difference, I totally agree. I really like PC's but I don't like the cost, especially after using others that are cheaper and work well too. I really like PC's but I do think sometimes it feels a little sticky initially.

Re: Paula's Choice Vitamin C help

HappyDaze — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:26:38 GMT

I have been using the sample of it for several days now and I just use it after my BHA lotion and before my oil/moisturizer/or other serum. I use the BHA first because exfoliation prior to applying the vitamin C helps it to absorb deeper in the skin.

Re: Paula's Choice Vitamin C help

suzyQ3 — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:32:03 GMT

On 3/25/2014 HappyDaze said:
On 3/25/2014 ChynnaBlue said:
It got a good sized sample of the Paula's Choice (PC) Vitamin C and I really liked it. I checked the ingredients and compared them to the Mad Hippie (MH) Vitamin C and they are very similar. The PC version is more liquidy/runny and the MH version is thicker. Since I can get the MH serum locally without shipping costs or fees, I chose that one. Convenience was the only reason I didn't get the PC serum.

I think the biggest difference between the two is the type of vitamin C they contain- the L'ascorbic in PC's is the gold standard and MH's contains SAP (if I remember correctly) which is a good, stable alternative although studies show not as effective (close though!).

The cost is definitely a big difference, I totally agree. I really like PC's but I don't like the cost, especially after using others that are cheaper and work well too. I really like PC's but I do think sometimes it feels a little sticky initially.

Also, the clary sage and the grapefruit in the Mad Hippie serum are a deal-breaker for me.

Re: Paula's Choice Vitamin C help

ChynnaBlue — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:39:29 GMT

On 3/25/2014 HappyDaze said:
On 3/25/2014 ChynnaBlue said:
It got a good sized sample of the Paula's Choice (PC) Vitamin C and I really liked it. I checked the ingredients and compared them to the Mad Hippie (MH) Vitamin C and they are very similar. The PC version is more liquidy/runny and the MH version is thicker. Since I can get the MH serum locally without shipping costs or fees, I chose that one. Convenience was the only reason I didn't get the PC serum.

I think the biggest difference between the two is the type of vitamin C they contain- the L'ascorbic in PC's is the gold standard and MH's contains SAP (if I remember correctly) which is a good, stable alternative although studies show not as effective (close though!).

The cost is definitely a big difference, I totally agree. I really like PC's but I don't like the cost, especially after using others that are cheaper and work well too. I really like PC's but I do think sometimes it feels a little sticky initially.

Thanks for that information! The Mad Hippie serum helped give my skin a glow, but hasn't worked to diminish an age spot I was hoping it would work on. If it still hasn't done so when I'm near the end of the bottle, I'll order the PC serum and see if that works on my brown spot.