10% Niacinamide Booster

10% Niacinamide Booster

3.5
25ingredients
Facial TreatmentPaula's Choice

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safeVegan

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This facial treatment from Paula's Choice lists 25 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known irritant
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingAnti-agingDark spotsBrighteningReduces large poresAcne fightingGood for oily skinSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 3
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 4
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

25

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, niacinamide, acetyl glucosamine, ascorbyl glucoside, butylene glycol, phospholipids, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin, boerhavia diffusa root extract, glycerin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, ubiquinone, epigallocatechin gallate, beta-glucan, panthenol, carnosine, genistein, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is 10% Niacinamide Booster fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 10% Niacinamide Booster's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is 10% Niacinamide Booster paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 10% Niacinamide Booster's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is 10% Niacinamide Booster suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 10% Niacinamide Booster contains 0 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check 10% Niacinamide Booster against your own profile.