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72% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 60 in skincare
Sample
47 redditors with explicit opinion · 13 positive · 2 negative · 3 neutral
Score0.758 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 49–88% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/SkincareAddicts
Paula's Choice · skincare
Recommended
20% Niacinamide Concentrated Face Serum
r/SkincareAddicts
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Paula's Choice's maximum-strength 20% niacinamide — Reddit's premium pick for visibly fading scarring and refining pores, though at ~$38 it's a splurge and overkill for beginners (the lighter 10% Booster is the gentler sibling).
What redditors love
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Visibly fades scarring / post-acne marks
“Paula's Choice 20% Niacinamide — Texture: Serum. Helped fade my scarring.”
u/MinnieMakeupReviews · r/AusSkincare
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Strong, well-formulated option for pores
“Heard about the benefit of niacinamide for decreasing large pores — Paula's Choice is the go-to higher-strength option”
u/Hallelujah289 · r/SkincareAddiction
What they don’t
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Expensive; some don't find it worth repurchasing
“Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster. Probably won't repurchase.”
u/asassy · r/SkincareAddiction
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Paula's Choice 20% Niacinamide — Texture: Serum. Helped fade my scarring.
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