Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster Review

Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster
8.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
6.9 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster has to offer:
 
  • Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 8.4 out of 10.

Key Benefits of Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster:
 

Very Rich Moisturizer Well-Suited for Dry to Very Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster is intensely moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 8.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a high humectancy of 6.9 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate (est. ≈6.0%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (est. ≈11.0%) and Polyamide-8 (est. ≈4.0%).

This type of moisturizer is well-suited for people with dry to very dry skin who want intense hydration. It combines a significant concentration of humectants with an exceptional level of occlusive ingredients to provide effective dual-action moisturizing specifically for dry skin.

The occlusive profile of Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for dry skin.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster to your skincare routine:
 

If It’s an Exfoliator, It May Increase Skin Photosensitivity Due to Lactic Acid

This product contains lactic acid, a popular AHA known for its ability to gently exfoliate and brighten the skin. It works by removing dead skin cells, revealing new, more delicate skin that is more vulnerable to sun damage.

In smaller quantities, lactic acid is often used as a pH adjuster and may not significantly contribute to exfoliation. However, at higher concentrations, it functions as an effective exfoliant with benefits and risks similar to other AHAs. Products with AHAs, including lactic acid, may increase skin sensitivity, making it more prone to sunburn or irritation when exposed to UV rays.

If this product is designed for exfoliation, applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily is essential to protect your skin. Always check the label or the manufacturer’s website for specific usage instructions.

Best for Very Dry Skin - May Be Too Thick for Other Skin Types

With exceptional occlusivity, this product is optimal for moisturizing dry and very dry skin but may be too thick for other skin types, including normal, and especially combination and oily skin.

If you have oily, combination, or normal skin and are considering purchasing this product for the first time, it might be a good idea to try a sample before buying.

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains some ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. 

While this does not categorically exclude the possibility that these ingredients may reduce wrinkles, their efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were accessible to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Paula's Choice Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • Very rich moisturizer perfect for dry and very dry skin: exceptionally occlusive and humectant-packed

Cons: 

  • May feel too rich and thick on skin types other than dry
  • Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Diisostearyl Malate
Function:
Origin:
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Function:
Origin:
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Function:
Origin:
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate
Function:
Origin:
Polyamide-8
Function:
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Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Function:
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Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Function:
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Function:
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Triisostearin
Function:
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Squalane
Function:
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables
Function:
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Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Function:
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Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Function:
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Water
Function:
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Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Function:
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Tocopherol
Function:
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Tribehenin
Function:
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Palmitic Acid
Function:
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Hydroxystearic Acid
Function:
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Sorbitan Isostearate
Function:
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Trihydroxystearin
Function:
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Function:
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Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Function:
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Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Function:
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
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Lactic Acid
Function:
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Sucrose Cocoate
Function:
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Function:
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Function:
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Glucomannan
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Sorbic Acid
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Ratings

All humectants
6.9
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
20.1
11.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
8.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 6.9 10
6.9
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 20.1 20
10.0
11.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
8.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 6.9 10
6.9
All humectants
6.9
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
11
4
2
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 20.1 20
10.0
All occlusives
20.1
11.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.2 3 No
All antioxidants
1.2
Tocopherol
0.3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
0.3
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Diisostearyl Malate
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Diisostearyl MalateAn emollient ester that softens the skin and keeps it feeling smooth. It is characterized by a cushiony feel and glossy sheen, which is why it is frequently used in lip products.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed ButterAlso known as cocoa seed butter, it is a popular emollient and occlusive moisturizer. Skincare products with cocoa butter as their main ingredient have a sweet, chocolatey scent. Cocoa butter is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate
Polyamide-8
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Polyamide-8
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl PalmitateA rich emollient without the oily after-feel, making it a popular replacement for mineral oil. It is derived from natural sources such as palm oil and palm kernel oil. Ethylhexyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Triisostearin
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Triisostearin
Squalane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl EthylhexanoateAn emollient ester that is derived from palm and palm kernel oil and is known for its velvety soft skin feel and excellent spreading properties.
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipalmitoyl HydroxyprolineAn amino acid derivative. It helps with skin moisturization and may have wrinkle-reducing effects.
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Tribehenin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TribeheninA soft, pliable wax that serves as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It improves the spreadability of skincare products, including the increased payoff of stick products, and imparts a pleasant, smooth feel upon application.
Palmitic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitic AcidA saturated fatty acid used in skincare as a strongly occlusive moisturizer and barrier repairing, emollient ingredient. It is a waxy-looking, white solid. Palmitic acid can be commonly found in animal and vegetable fats, notably palm oil.
Hydroxystearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxystearic AcidA strongly emollient and occlusive saturated fatty acid isolated from castor oil.
Sorbitan Isostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan IsostearateA mild yet powerful emulsifier primarily utilized to produce water-in-oil emulsions. It helps to create a particularly rich and substantial emulsion.
Trihydroxystearin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trihydroxystearin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilAn occlusive moisturizing oil expressed from soybeans. It does not leave an oily feeling on the skin due to its low content of saturated fatty acids. Glycine soja oil contains emollient fatty acids and a significant amount of antioxidants.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateAn antioxidant that protects vulnerable ingredients from the damage caused by ultraviolet radiation, which can also lead to the generation of damaging free radical species.
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Sucrose Cocoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sucrose Cocoate
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

A small peptide consisting of three amino acids with anti-wrinkle effects. Together with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, it is a part of the popular anti-wrinkle complex called Matrixyl™ 3000.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

A small synthetic peptide that increases the production of collagen, fibronectin, and hyaluronic acid in the skin. It has also been shown to reduce wrinkles in combination with other anti-aging ingredients.

Glucomannan
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GlucomannanA polysaccharide of plant origin that is used as a gelling, water binding, and thickening agent. It is able to moisturize the skin’s surface and aid in the healing process. It is also an excellent prebiotic for skin microflora.
Sorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbic AcidAn organic acid that can be naturally found in the berries of the Mountain ash, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It is used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent, protecting a skincare product from spoiling.