Paula's Choice
A well-stabilised 15% vitamin C with ferulic acid and vitamin E.
The ferulic acid and vitamin E here are not decoration — that combination measurably extends how long the ascorbic acid stays active. It comes in a small opaque bottle for the same reason. A more elegant, more expensive alternative to the waterless suspensions.
How to use it: Thinnest to thickest. Give each layer a minute.
Compared across every retailer we track, with per-unit pricing so different sizes are judged fairly.
Save $2.10 by buying from Dermstore rather than the most expensive stockist.
| Retailer | Price | Per unit | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AmazonOut of stock Checked 2 months ago | $47.95−20% $59.95 | $2.40 / ml | Free | Visit ↗ |
DermstoreCheapest Checked 2 months ago | $50.05−4% $52 | $2.50 / ml | $4.95, free over $50 | Visit ↗ |
Ulta Beauty Checked 2 months ago | $52.15 | $2.61 / ml | $5.95, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
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