Paulas choice resist super antioxidant serum reviews

Skin type- 24/M/Dry

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How do you use super antioxidant serum?
Can I use Vitamin C with Paula's Choice?
How do you use Paula's Choice peptide booster?
How do you use Paula's Choice antioxidant pore purifier?

Skin concerns- premature fine lines, dull skin, mild hyperpigmentation

Ingredients- Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane (silicone slip agent), Butylene Glycol (slip/water-binding agent), Dimethicone (silicone slip agent), Glycerin (skin-repairing ingredient), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), Polysilicone-11 (film-forming agent), Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl, Dimethicone (silicone polymer), Hyaluronic Acid (skin-repairing ingredient), Resveratrol (antioxidant), Niacinamide (cell-communicating ingredient), Quercetin (antioxidant), Adenosine (cell-communicating ingredient), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate(vitamin C/antioxidant), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Phospholipids (skin-repairing ingredient), Ubiquinone (antioxidants), Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidants), Sea Whip Extract (anti-irritants), Bisabolol (anti-irritants), Beta-Glucan (anti-irritants), Phytic Acid (chelating agent), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (film-forming agent), Sodium Hydroxide (stabilizer), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Ethylhexylglycerin (skin-conditioning agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative)

Price and Availability- mrp ₹3480 for 30ml (often at 10% discount) available on myntra and amazon

Packaging- airless pump

Review- writing this rave review after finishing one pump, and just starting with my second. After using envita C and and VCX i was in search of a vitamin c serum that didn’t feel too oily or too silicone-y and could be worn under sunscreen. Although this was really expensive, i was surprised at how long one bottle lasted me, it lasted a little over 5 months with daily usage of 3 pumps in the morning. The packaging has a disc which pushes up the product, that ensures it stays airless, and does not oxidise. The perk of the packaging is that no product goes wasted and you don’t have to cut it open to extract remaining product. It has a stellar ingredients list, and a very oil like consistency, which dries up within seconds of rubbing it on my slightly damp face. It doesn’t affect sunscreen application, in fact anti oxidants are known to protect further from free radicals caused by UV damage when used in conjunction with sunscreen, the vitamin C used in it is Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate which is an oil soluble form of vitamin C, and can penetrate skin better since it is fatty in nature. The actual percentage of vitamin C isn’t provided, but it was mild and didn’t cause any itching or irritation on my rather sensitive skin. It has brought a slight luster on my skin, but the main difference was the change in hyper pigmentation, which i believe has faded a lot over my use.

Would I repurchase again- a very vehement yes, it has attained Holy Grail status in my routine.

(note to mods- it is my first review, if it isn’t formatted properly, or doesn’t adhere to guidelines please feel free to remove or ask for edits)

Also currently available at 10% discount on amazon

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin	23% - 35%
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	4.1% - 6.1%
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C. It is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.	4.2% - 6.3%
palmitoyl tripeptide-5 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	3.7% - 5.6%
ceramide np A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	2.9% - 4.4%
tocotrienols A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms	2.3% - 3.5%
tocopherol Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself	1.8% - 2.7%
ubiquinone Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen	1.4% - 2.2%
thioctic acid	1.2% - 1.8%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	1.1% - 1.7%
tocopherol Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself	0.95% - 1.4%
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high	0.85% - 1.25%
ferulic acid A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%	0.6% - 1.4%
beta-glucan Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.55% - 1.3%
superoxide dismutase An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants	0.55% - 1.25%
epigallocatechin gallate A polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare	0.55% - 1.25%
ergothioneine Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking	0.5% - 1.15%
glutathione A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin	0.45% - 1.1%
xanthophylls A yellow colorant	0.35% - 0.85%
glycine soja seed extract An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.	0.4% - 0.95%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	0.35% - 0.8%
arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract	0.2% - 0.75%
lupinus albus seed oil	0.15% - 0.65%
curcuma longa root extract A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant	0.1% - 0.45%
elaeis guineensis oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.15% - 0.6%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.4%
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How do you use super antioxidant serum?

Smooth a few drops onto face, neck and eye area before moisturising. For optimal results, use AM and PM. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 15 or greater.

Can I use Vitamin C with Paula's Choice?

Yes, you can mix niacinamide and vitamin C. Modern-day skin care formulas are stabilized so that these ingredients can be used compatibly without issue. Together, niacinamide and vitamin C form a powerhouse combo to improve uneven skin tone, wrinkles, loss of firmness and dullness.