C5 Super Boost Moisturizer INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 47 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 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 allergen in this formula

1 known irritant

Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
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 repairSkin textureReduces irritationReduces large poresRedness reducingScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
4
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
5
PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.

Full Ingredient List

47

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, 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 seed oil, hydrogenated lecithin, theobroma cacao seed butter, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, sodium hyaluronate, oryza sativa 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 extract, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, sodium phytate, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate, lecithin, rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, glycine soja oil, lysolecithin, bacillus ferment, citric acid, polyglutamic acid, beta-sitosterol, phytic acid, squalene, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate

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24cetyl alcohol

Potential Concerns

May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is C5 Super Boost Moisturizer fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in C5 Super Boost Moisturizer'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 C5 Super Boost Moisturizer paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in C5 Super Boost Moisturizer'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 C5 Super Boost Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. C5 Super Boost Moisturizer contains 1 flagged allergen 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 C5 Super Boost Moisturizer against your own profile.