10% Niacinamide Booster

acne treatment · 20 ml · Skincare

Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 27-ingredient list, with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in 10% Niacinamide Booster

Niacinamide
Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.
Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Vitamin C
An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.
Beta-glucan
A soothing, hydrating polysaccharide.
Allantoin
A soothing, softening ingredient.

Full ingredient list, decoded

27 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Water (Aqua/Eau)
2NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
3Acetyl Glucosamine
4Ascorbyl Glucoside
5Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
6Phospholipids
7Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
8AllantoinAllantoin is a white crystalline powder that soothes and softens skin and is widely…
9Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
10GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
11Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
12Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
13Epigallocatechin Gallate
14Beta-Glucan
15PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
16Carnosine
17Genistein
18Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
19Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
20Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
21Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
22EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
23Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
24Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
25Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
26Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
27PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…

Source: Paula's Choice product page, www.paulaschoice.co.uk/niacinamide-booster/m7980.html, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster fragrance-free?

Yes. Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin and Vitamin C.