Sometimes certain skincare products just click for my skin, and Paula’s Choice new Peptide Booster is one of those stars.
In the spring just before we left on vacation, Paula’s Choice sent me a package announcing the new Peptide Booster just added to their existing booster lineup – C15 Booster and 10% Niacinamide Booster. C15 and Niacinamide Boosters were recently repackaged in eye-catching white bottles with bright lettering to go with the look of new Peptide Booster. They generously sent me a couple of bottles of Peptide Booster to try out.
First, what are peptides? Peptides are composed of amino acids. The amino acids combine in certain ways to form peptides like collagen. There are actually hundreds of peptides. When the peptides combine in certain formations, they make proteins, the building blocks of skin.
Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster is an all-around serum, a real multi-tasker, that seems especially suited to my mature skin’s needs. It contains 8 essential peptides that target dullness, wrinkles, discoloration, and loss of firmness – the constellation of skin issues that I’m most concerned about.
Peptide Booster comes in a heavy glass bottle with a dropper. One dropper full of this viscous, translucent, fragrance-free liqui-gel is enough to cover my entire face and neck.
I press it in, and it dries quickly. Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster is the first step in my skincare routine applied to my freshly cleansed and toned skin. If you prefer, you can add it to your moisturizer. I use it twice a day, and during the day, I wear moisturizer with sunscreen over it, usually Paula’s Choice Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer SPF 50.
I’ve been using Peptide Booster for almost three months, and I’m more than smitten. I believe it has lessened the look of wrinkles and helps my skin feel and look firmer and plumper. In fact, Paula’s Choice, I think mistakenly, sent me an additional bottle of Peptide Booster, and I’m keeping that one because I’m almost finished with my first bottle. Sorry folks 😉 I just read the customer reviews on the Paula’s Choice website, and I am definitely not alone in my love for Peptide Booster. Many of the reviewers report an “instant” change in the appearance and feel of their skin.
Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster contains 20 ml/0.67 fl. oz. and is priced at $52. As always, Paula’s Choice is cruelty-free.
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), PEG-8 Dimethicone (texture enhancer), Tripeptide-1 (skin-restoring), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (skin-restoring), Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (skin restoring), Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 (skin restoring), Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16 (skin-restoring), Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 (skin-restoring), Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate (skin-restoring), Azelaoyl Bis-Dipeptide-10 (skin-restoring), Glycoproteins (hydration), Phospholipids (skin-replenishing), Adenosine (skin-restoring), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (skin-soothing), Arginine, Valine, Glycine, Alanine, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Threonine (amino acids/hydration), Yeast (Faex) Extract (skin-soothing/hydration), Isoleucine, Proline, Histidine, Phenylalanine (amino acids/hydration), PCA (skin-replenishing), Phytic Acid (antioxidant), Panax Ginseng Root Extract (plant extract/antioxidant), Sodium PCA (skin-replenishing), Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract (guava fruit/antioxidant), Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract (acai/antioxidant), Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract (algae/hydration/texture enhancer), Dextran (natural sugar/hydration), Hydrolyzed Silk (texture enhancer), Lecithin (skin-restoring fatty acid), Glyceryl Polymethacrylate (film-forming agent), C12-16 Pareth-9, Trideceth-12 (emulsifiers), Sodium Lactate (hydration), Carbomer (texture enhancer), Aspartic Acid (amino acid/hydration), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-8 (texture enhancers), C11-15 Pareth-7 (emulsifier), Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (texture enhancer), Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ectoin (hydration), Citrate Buffer (pH adjuster), Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone (texture enhancer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Ethylhexylglycerin (hydration).
Giveaway!
Paula’s Choice and I are giving away a bottle of Peptide Booster (ARV $52) to one lucky reader of Never Say Die Beauty!
The giveaway is limited to U.S. residents, age 18+, where permitted by law. The giveaway will run for about 10 days from today, July 9 till Thursday, July 19, 2018; the last full day of the giveaway is Wednesday, July 18.
I’m sure by now you know the drill. You MUST LEAVE A COMMENT on this blogpost about why you want to win Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster. One entry per household. The comment is mandatory. And you must record that you did it on the Rafflecopter widget below. Extras that you can do to earn more points are:
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If you do any of the above extras, you are entitled to more points. But YOU MUST CLICK OFF THOSE OPTIONS on the Rafflecopter widget. Also, I do verify that the winner has done the tasks she/he has checked off on the widget. For a recent giveaway, I had to have Rafflecopter choose 6 names till I could find a winner who actually did what they said they did! Don’t let it be you who gets disqualified 🙂
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The winner will be notified by me via email. You have 48 hours to get back to me, if not a new winner will be selected. The winner will provide me with her/his mailing address, and I will send your prize to you as soon as possible. Paula’s Choice and I are not responsible for loss or damage in shipping. In other words, if it’s lost or damaged in shipping, I will be sad, but there is no replacement.
Thanks for entering and for spreading the word about the giveaway xoxo
I tried other serums, but none worked so far, so I’mhoping after your results , it would work for me 🙂
Kriszta, the new PC Peptide Booster is working for me big time, and it’s so easy to use. I’m so glad you entered the giveaway coz you never know. Good luck!
I would love to win because this sounds like the perfect delivery for my skin to receive peptides!! I tried the Drunk Elephant peptide cream that all of YouTube was talking about and it made me break out with allergy blisters. So that is definitely out!! A thin serum like this would be perfect for my skin, especially as dry as it is here, it would absorb it all right up!
I still haven’t tried Drunk Elephant yet, Shelley, but I’m sad to here the formula you tried didn’t agree with your skin. Paula’s Choice is so dependable. I adore this serum/booster and I think you would too. Thanks for entering, and good luck!
This sounds perfect for me because it addresses my main concerns – dullness and discoloration. Plus, Paula’s Choice is a brand on which you can always depend for quality skincare.
I agree with you, Gabrielle – Paula’s Choice is such a wonderful brand – it makes up the mainstay of my skincare routine. This new Peptide Booster is a winner! Thank you for entering and good luck!
I am a big fan of Paula’s Choice products! I’ve been using them since 2002! All her products are effective (and gentle).I’m always adding new products of hers to my regime to help keep my skin healthy and youthful.
It sounds like you’re as big a Paula’s Choice fan as I am, Diana! I think you would love this Peptide Booster. It’s so easy to add to your routine. Thank you for entering the giveaway! BTW, did you intend to unsubscribe from Never Say Die Beauty’s email list?
This sounds like a really effective peptide serum. Paula’s Choice makes such effective products, and this sounds particularly well-suited to my skin. What a generous giveaway, Allison!
Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster is such a delightful and easy addition to my skincare routine, and it has definitely shown results. I think you would love it, Helen. Hope you entered!
No, I didn’t intend to unsubscribe. I was looking for a link in your email to get to the blog post. I accidentally hit the “unsubscribe” link. I immediately resubscribed as soon as I realized what happened. When I got the email notification you replied to my comment, I clicked on the link to reply and it wouldn’t open your website. I had to actually type your website address to get it to open up for me. Your website is acting wonky!
Diana, thank you for letting me know! The website has been a misery all morning. And dealing with my host, Hostgator, has become as misery as well. I’m so sorry you got caught up in it. I’ll keep an eye on it, and if I have to I’ll call Hostgator, but I know I’ll end up spending a couple of hours on the phone with them and then it ends up magically fixing itself rather than anything they have done 🙁
I am a long time fan of all products that Paula’s Choice offers. My aging skin could use the benefits of a peptide serum. This one looks light enough to wear under makeup. Sorry you are having technical difficulties. Gremlins!
LOL, major gremlins today, Mary! This serum/booster is definitely light enough to wear under makeup – you can even add as much or as little as you like to your moisturizer or to a BB/CC cream. Thank you for bearing with me/NSDB today and for entering!
I love most of everything else I’ve tried from the brand. This looks great too.
You’re right, Ann, it’s another winner! Thank you for entering, and good luck!
I have never heard of this brand and would love to try it out.
Patricia, Paula’s Choice is a wonderful skincare brand that I discovered after I started blogging. Paula started an amazing dictionary/encyclopedia of skincare ingredients as well as a review system of skincare product before she started selling her own skincare products. I find the products to be effective, no nonsense skincare products for all different types of skin and skin issues. The prices are fair, though I try to buy during their frequent sales. I’m glad you entered. This booster/serum is top notch!
Thanks for the heads up on this giveaway. As you know I love Paula’s Choice products. This is one of the products that I didn’t know much about. But now there is another Paula’s Choice product to add to my wish list!
I was afraid that no one would know about my new Paula’s Choice giveaway, so I took a chance on sending out the email though I don’t like to bug people via email. This is a really terrific booster or serum, Sandy, that seems to be very effective for my skin! I’m glad you entered!
It’s so good to find a product that your skin loves, I’m glad this one worked so well for you!
There you are, Shilpa! Thanks again xo
I’d love this because the peptides would help rebuild collagen in my face – always searching for that youthful glow again!
Kim, you still have that youthful glow from what I can tell, but this should help to preserve it! Thanks for entering, and good luck 🙂 Hope you feeling better now, too. xo
How did you like the C15? I adore Paula Choice 2% BHA, but would love to experiment with more actives.
Renu, I bought the niacinamide booster on my own a while ago, but I haven’t tried the C15. Cassie from South by Midwest loves the C15 with E & Ferulic. The Peptide Booster is a winner for my dry, mature skin.
Oh wow, this sounds like a winner with all of the positive reviews. I bet this would be good to use after my dermarolling.
I have never tried a Peptide Booster but this almost 68 yr old face needs all the help it can get. I like the reviews that I have read on Paula’s products.
I’m glad you checked out the reviews, Gloria. I was amazed at how many women described the results as “instant”. On me, I saw benefits in about 2 weeks, and I love it. I had never used a “peptide booster” either, though I think it may be similar to a collagen booster. Thanks for entering, Gloria, and good luck!
I haven’t tried anything from PC in a while. This sounds like a lovely product!
I’ve really been enjoying it, and it seems to improve the overall look of my mature skin. I’m almost done with my first bottle, and I’m definitely planning on continuing with another bottle.
I have heard great things about Paula’s Choice and would love to try it!
Oh, you really need to try Paula’s Choice, Ashley! It’s such a great brand. Glad you entered! Good luck 🙂
Haven’t started using a peptide yet but I should be! PC has a great BHA I use and also introduced my girls to, PC is a great place to find quality products.
You’re right, Kim: Paula’s Choice has something for everyone and all skin types and issues. The Peptide Booster is terrific: easy to use, lightweight, and good results. Thank you for entering the giveaway, and good luck!
I’ve been wanting to try Paula’s Choice for a long time and this would be a perfect way! I’m missing a peptide serum in my arsenal so I’d love this 🙂
Oh, Kim, Paula’s Choice is such a terrific skincare brand with a huge product lineup for all skin types and conditions. The Peptide Booster is so easy to use by adding to moisturizer or alone as a serum, and it’s lightweight. Thank you for entering the giveaway! Good luck xo
I learned about peptides a few months ago and I feel like it’s a long term investment kind of product. Paula’s Choice has great boosters
I think you’re right, Man, especially for women with younger skin like you. For me, I began to see effects in a couple of weeks. Love it!
What a terrific giveaway. I don’t want to share it (but I will) because I don’t want the competition when I enter!
Haha, thank you, Marcia – I really appreciate your Sunday giveaway posts! But I’m glad you entered coz I think you would really like this one! Good luck xo
Thats nice that it dries quickly!
I really like the Paula’s Choice products I’ve tried and this Peptide Booster with amino acid complex sounds like one I would like, as well.
Sounds like it gives skin a nice boost and love that it’s cruelty free!
I haven’t tried the Peptide Booster, but I have loved all the Paula’s Choice products I’ve used previously! I definitely need to get in an order for this alongside a few other things I have my eye on!
I noticed that Paula’s Choice is having a 20% off sale on certain anti-aging products as of today – maybe your picks are part of the sale??
I love that it is cruelty free and good luck to all participants of the giveaway
I want to win because I’ve been hearing about Paula’s Choice skin care and am interested in trying it.
As you can probably tell, Sandy, Paula’s Choice is at the top of my skincare list. I love just about everything I’ve tried. The Peptide Booster is a keeper for me. Glad you entered, and good luck!
Thank you, Allison.
Hi Alison,
I heard a lot about Paula’s choice products and I’m so intrigued to try them however they are on the high end for my budget. Maybe if I’m lucky I could try it. Wayne goss always talks about this brand, so he got me very curious.
Thank you and have a nice day!
Hi Arwa, Paula’s Choice deserve all the buzz in my opinion. I’ve tried quite a number of the skincare products, and I’ve liked the vast majority of them (although there were a couple of duds, lol). I’m glad to hear that Way G is a fan!! The Peptide Booster is terrific – easy to use, lightweight and I’ve seen results from using it. I shop for Paula’s Choice when there are sales on the website, also on Dermstore.com and Lovelyskin.com because they often have 20% off sales and free shipping. Thank you for entering the giveaway, and good luck!
Well that sounds incredible. I’d like to win because of that glowing review!
Thanks, Kerry! I really love the Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster – easy to use, lightweight, and I’ve had good results. Glad you entered! Good luck 🙂
Well that sounds incredible. I’d like to win because of that glowing review!
I haven’t used PC in a hot minute – I have to try this!
Paula’s Choice makes amazing booster products. I actually use a couple in my skin care routine and LOVE them. I’d love to try this one out as well.
I also use Niacinamide. Which 2 do you use, Cassie?
I use the C15 Super Booster which is the 15% Vitamin C with Vitamin E and Ferulic Acid. I use that mixed in with my serum, which is usually the Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum but I’m out and have to wait for some extra funds before repurchasing. I also use the Resist Moisture Renewal Oil Booster that I mix in with my moisturizer to help boost my natural oils. I’ve repurchased both several times.
A few people have asked me about the C15 Booster, Cassie, but I haven’t tried it. I’ve used Skinceuticals Vitamin C with E and Ferulic Acid, but it has a horrible scent that I attributed to the ferulic. Curious about whether the PC C15 Booster smells better – I’m guessing it does smell better. I haven’t tried the Skin Recovery Antioxidant Concentrate Serum or the Resist Moisture Renewal Oil Booster yet though I have tried about a million PC products. Their product line is gigantic. This week, they have a number of anti-aging product for 20% off, but hopefully when you’re ready to repurchase, they’ll have a sale. Also, Dermstore and Lovelyskin seems to often have PC on sale.
I don’t think it has a scent and if it does it’s not something I notice and I use it twice a day lol
Thanks, Cassie!
I am glad you entered, Cassie! I think you’d be enjoy adding this booster to your collection. Good luck 🙂
I want to try this product because I’m impressed with the results it has had on you, and at 53 I am interested in minimizing my fine lines and wrinkles.
I love Paula’s Choice skincare!
I do lots of reading and research about skincare. I’ve wanted to add peptides to my routine as an anti-aging boost. Keep all these PC giveaways and reviews coming, Allison! I love to read them!
Thanks so much, Lynne! You’re the best. As you can tell, I love Paula’s Choice though there have been a couple of products that weren’t so great for me. Peptide Booster is a real winner – easy to use mixed with moisturizer or on its own as a serum, and it’s lightweight. Best of all, I’ve seen results from it. Glad you entered the giveaway, and very good luck!
I found that it took a bit of trial and error to find the products that worked for me, as well. Love the RESIST line but I haven’t tried any of the boosters yet.
I bought the niacinamide last year, and I like it. When I remember, I add it to my moisturizer. But I started using the Peptide Booster like a serum, and I have been using it twice a day. I love it, Lynne. I’m almost finished the first bottle, and I’m not giving away the extra one, lol. Thankfully, there’s a third bottle so I hope you entered the giveaway! This is a good one 🙂
Nice! I feel like I need all the boosters to address the skin concerns I have. Of course, I’m probably my own worst critic. Have you noticed a difference in your skin while using the niacinamide?
The niacinamide booster didn’t have the relatively quick visible effects that the Peptide Booster has for me, though I do like that ingredient. I haven’t finished the niacinamide booster yet. I stopped it some time ago when I had to test another skincare range, and truth be told, I forgot to go back to it. I will soon, and I’ll try to keep track, Lynne, and let you know.
I would love to win this! I’ve never tried a peptide product so I’m really curious to give one a try.
I would love to win this because I’ll be turning 30 soon so I’m really starting to try and take better care of my skin.
It’s such a great idea, Colleen, to start to take care of your skin while you’re still young. I think you’d like the Peptide Booster because it’s lightweight and easy to use. Thanks for entering, and good luck!
What a wonderful giveaway Thank you for the opportunity to win this serum!
I have never used a Peptide Booster but it sounds interesting!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway! Fingers crossed!
I don’t think I had used a Peptide Booster before this either, but I am delighted with it. Thanks for entering the giveaway, Nina – good luck!
I started using this and then had to stop in favor of a Vitamin C serum. I need to get back to it.
This product sounds amazing and my aging skin needs lots of help. I have not tried nor heard of a Peptide Booster. Would love to try!
Peptides seem to be getting popular lately, Patricia, but I don’t think it registered with me either till recently. I like that you can add this to your moisturizer or use it as a serum on its own. And for me, it’s made a difference. Glad you entered! Good luck 🙂
I really like the idea of being able to add a shot of peptides – or niacinamides or vitamin C – to my favorite moisturizer. I’m very sensitive to textures and how skincare feels on the skin, so I don’t want to give up my most loved moisturizers even if there’s a better antiaging formula out there. Having the option of giving them a boost of an extra ingredient is a great solution for me.
I agree, boosters really make things easy
I would want this to make my face look better
Straight to the point, Angelica! Thanks for entering the PC giveaway, and good luck 🙂
This sounds so nice! I’ve never tried anything from Paula’s Choice but now I want to!
Feel free to enter the giveaway, Nikki, if you haven’t already
Would love to try this. I have been a fan of Paula and PC for a long time now!
The PC Peptide Booster is just great. I’m almost through my first bottle. Glad you entered, Heather. Good luck!
I primarily use Paula’s Choice skincare products, but have not yet tried the Peptide Booster.
I love that you have these giveaways! It gives your readers the chance to try the awesomeness that is Paula’s Choice skincare!
I agree, Babi, and I’m grateful that Paula’s Choice helps out by providing the gifts!
Ohhh, this stuff looks and sounds amazing – I really prefer products that soak in quickly!!
I would LOVE to try this, as I have been hearing and reading about the benefits of peptides all over the place it seems like and I KNOW you know your beauty products so your reviews, as well as the other positive reviews for this product, are encouraging. I just turned 50 this past Christmas and naturally am concerned about slowing down and/or diminishing any of the signs of aging in such a naturally simple way as using a product like this and I love that it is cruelty-free too!
Great to hear from you, Yvonne! Yes, you’re right, peptides are certainly having a moment. I’ve had good results from the PC Peptide Booster, and I think you’d enjoy it as well. Thank you for entering the giveaway, and good luck 🙂
I would love to try it,see if it could help my skin.
The Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster is a really good all-around skincare multitasker, so I’m glad you entered, Adriana. Good luck!
I want to look as good as I can for as long as I can.
I would love to win to reduce the look of my wrinkles!
I love antiaging products and this brand is awesome. This serum sounds so nice!
I want to try it because I read your review and if it reduces the look of wrinkles and makes my skin look its best, that would be wonderful!
Thanks, Tracy! Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster is one of my must-haves now. I think you’d love it. Thanks for entering the giveaway. Good luck!
This sounds like it would be good to incorporate in my skin care routine.
Tabitha, Peptide Booster would be a good addition to any skincare routine. I think you’d like it. Thanks for entering and good luck!
I like that it is a serum which helps relieve dullness, spots and sagging by working on the underlying layers of the skin.
The Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster is a winner! Thank you for entering and good luck in the drawing tonight!
I would love to win to see if this changes my skin!
The Peptide Booster is a good one, Kelly! Thanks for entering and good luck!
I know I have said it before but I have yet to hear/read one bad review that Paula’s Choice products did not work. That says a lot to me and my skin needs everything you stated this booster targets. Thanks so much.
You’re right, Christy, Paula’s Choice is such a dependable brand. I’ve only had one product that I didn’t like from PC, and I’ve tried a lot of them. The Peptide Booster is one of my faves. Thanks for entering, and good luck in the drawing
I have heard things about products with peptides (or maybe peptide boosters) and would love to try the Paula’s Choice version.
It’s a good one, Melissa. Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck!
I would love to try this on my skin, not many products work and I’d like to find something that does.
Kayla, I’ve had good luck with Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster. It makes my skin look all around better and healthier. Glad you entered the giveaway, and good luck!
Thanks for hosting this giveaway, I would love to find a new product that would help my aging skin with the dullness and discoloration that comes with aging. The ‘spots’ are really hard to do something about as well as the natural sagging that occurs. With sensitive skin other serums just seem to make the problem worse! It is encouraging to see that so many people have had great results! There is always hope!
I want to win the Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster,because your skin looks firm with the Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster.