Compare Products: White Truffle First Spray Serum vs 10% Niacinamide Booster

Paula's Choice

10% Niacinamide Booster

Mid-range10%
$44 / 20ml — $2.20/ml

Who It's Designed For

d'Alba
  • Those who want hydration in a convenient spray format
  • Users looking for a mid-day refresh over makeup
  • People who enjoy a light fragrance in their skincare
  • K-beauty enthusiasts looking for a multi-step layering product
  • Those seeking a lightweight serum alternative to heavier essences
Paula's Choice
  • Enlarged pores and uneven texture
  • Uneven skin tone and dullness
  • Post-acne marks and discoloration
  • Fine lines and early aging concerns

Key Ingredients

d'Alba

White Truffle Extract (Tuber Magnatum, 1,740ppm), Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin

Paula's Choice

Niacinamide (10%), Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C), Licorice Root Extract

Product Composition

20% similarity (12 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
waterglycerinniacinamidebutylene glycolpanthenolsodium hyaluronateallantoinbeta-glucanethylhexylglycerindisodium edtacetyl palmitateci 77891
Only in d'Alba (34)
methylpropanediol12-hexanediolhydroxyethyl ureaadenosinetuber magnatum extractmelia azadirachta leaf extractmelia azadirachta flower extractcoccinia indica fruit extractsolanum melongena (eggplant) fruit extractaloe barbadensis leaf extractocimum sanctum leaf extractcurcuma longa (turmeric) root extractcorallina officinalis extractmoringa oleifera seed oilcamellia sinensis leaf extractcetearyl olivatesorbitan olivatepolyglyceryl-10 lauratecarbomertromethaminecaprylic/capric triglyceridecetearyl alcoholstearic acidsorbitan palmitatesorbitan olivatedextrinsilicaparfumlinaloollimonenecitronellolgeraniolbenzyl benzoate
Only in Paula's Choice (13)
ascorbyl glucosidephospholipidsboerhavia diffusa root extractdipotassium glycyrrhizateglycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extractepigallocatechin gallatecarnosinegenisteinxanthan gumpolysorbate 20pentylene glycolcaprylyl glycolphenoxyethanol

User Feedback Patterns

d'Alba
Beloved for convenience

Users consistently praise the spray format for ease of use, especially for refreshing skin mid-day or setting makeup. The mist is fine and even.

Pleasant scent divides opinion

Many users enjoy the light floral scent. However, fragrance-sensitive users report irritation or prefer unscented alternatives.

Over 20 million bottles sold

The brand reports selling over 20 million units, making this one of the best-selling K-beauty mist products globally. The large user base reflects broad appeal.

Subtle results

Most users describe the effects as hydrating and refreshing rather than transformative. Those expecting dramatic brightening or anti-aging results may find it underwhelming.

Paula's Choice
Texture takes adjustment

The watery, almost runny texture surprises some users. It can feel like it's not "doing" anything. The brand intends for it to be mixed with other products, which helps with application.

Price comparison to The Ordinary

At roughly 7x the price of The Ordinary's niacinamide serum, value is a common discussion point. Users who prefer it cite the more elegant texture, additional beneficial ingredients, and lack of pilling.

Gradual, cumulative results

Most users report noticing effects (smoother skin, smaller-looking pores, more even tone) after several weeks of consistent use rather than immediate results.

Plays well with other products

The booster format gets consistent praise for layering easily. Users report no issues combining it with retinol, acids, or other actives.

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