✶ Our verdict
+0.4 leadPaula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum is still a solid pick.
7.9Drunk Elephant
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8.3Paula's Choice
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Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
38 unique
9 in common
13 unique
Where Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 7.7 compared to Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum's 6.4. With Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, and Pentylene Glycol in its top ingredients, Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores 6.7 here versus 6.2 for Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster brings Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Allantoin as actives, while drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum relies on Ascorbic Acid, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, and Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum is better if you have
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster is better if you have
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.3 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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