Name: Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream with 5% Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid
Brand: Paula's Choice
SKU: 84684
Availability: InStock
Rating: 80 (1 reviews)

Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream with 5% Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid

Paula's Choice, LLC

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

4

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

Arachidyl Glucoside

Potential skin or mucosal irritation in sensitive individuals, limited evidence for food safety, ultra-processed

Sodium metabisulfite

Irritant potential, sensitization especially in asthmatic individuals, possible allergic reactions

Triheptanoin (glyceryl triheptanoate)

Gastrointestinal upset (diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea), potential elevation of liver enzymes, risk of essential fatty acid deficiency if it displaces other dietary fats, high caloric density, limited long-term safety data in healthy populations

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Limited skin irritation in sensitive individuals, lack of systemic safety data, no nutritional value

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Antioxidant, skin brightening, enhances collagen synthesis

Arachidyl Alcohol

Potential mild skin irritation, rare allergy risk

Sh-Polypeptide-121

Potential skin repair, anti-aging, collagen synthesis stimulation

Cetearyl Olivate

Cetearyl olivate is an emulsifying agent derived from the esterification of cetearyl alcohol (a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols) with the fatty acids of olive oil. It is commonly used in cosmetics, personal care, and some processed food products to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions. While primarily used for topical applications, its food-grade variant is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used in regulated amounts.

Citric acid

pH stabilization, preservative effect, enhances flavor, antioxidant properties

Dicaprylyl Carbonate (di-n-octyl carbonate)

Skin conditioning, enhances spreadability and texture in formulations

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient properties, improves texture and stability of formulations

Bacillus Ferment

Potential probiotic effects, antimicrobial activity, possible digestive support (strain-dependent)

Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Extract

Source of gamma-oryzanol and vitamin E compounds, antioxidant activity, provides phytosterols, modest LDL-cholesterol–lowering potential at sufficient intake, improves oxidative stability of food matrices

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Improved oxidative stability compared to regular lecithin, emulsifying properties, skin conditioning

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying agent, improves texture and stability of formulations, derived from natural sources

Behenyl Alcohol

Skin conditioning, moisturizing, stabilizes formulations

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient, conditions skin, improves texture and stability of formulations

Sodium citrate

Controls acidity, acts as a buffering agent, preserves food quality

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Hexylene Glycol

Effective solvent, enhances penetration and cleaning efficiency, good compatibility with other ingredients

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Stable antioxidant, supports collagen synthesis, skin brightening, reduces oxidative damage

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Improves product texture and stability, enhances skin feel and adherence

C13-15 Alkane

Emollient, light texture moisturizer, solvent, enhances skin feel without greasiness

Ascorbyl palmitate

Antioxidant properties, stabilizes formulations by preventing oxidation

Hyaluronic Acid

Supports skin hydration, joint lubrication

Tocopherol

Antioxidant properties, supports preservation, protects against oxidative damage

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, supports skin barrier function

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Moisturizing, skin barrier support, emollient, contains fatty acids beneficial for skin hydration

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract

Antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory properties, supports skin health, source of vitamin E

Propanediol

Biobased solvent, humectant, enhances preservative efficacy, biodegradable, low toxicity

Butylene Glycol

Improves texture and absorption of products, acts as a humectant to retain moisture

Sodium Phytate

Antioxidant properties, may have anticancer effects, natural preservative, may reduce glycemic response

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

Antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory effects, may improve cognitive performance, may enhance food preservation

Zerumbone

Anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, may support immune function

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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