Compare Products: White Truffle First Spray Serum vs Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment

Paula's Choice

Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment

Mid-range20%
$55 / 20ml — $2.75/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
  • Stubborn enlarged or sagging pores that haven't responded to 10% niacinamide
  • Orange-peel texture and rough, bumpy skin
  • Sebaceous hyperplasia
  • Advanced pore concerns related to aging or sun damage
  • Post-acne marks and uneven texture

Key Ingredients

d'Alba

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

Paula's Choice

Niacinamide (20%), Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C), Meadowsweet Extract

Product Composition

25% similarity (14 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
watermethylpropanediolglycerinniacinamidebutylene glycolpanthenolsodium hyaluronateallantoincamellia sinensis leaf extractethylhexylglycerindisodium edtacetyl palmitatesilicaci 77891
Only in d'Alba (32)
12-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 oilbeta-glucancetearyl olivatesorbitan olivatepolyglyceryl-10 lauratecarbomertromethaminecaprylic/capric triglyceridecetearyl alcoholstearic acidsorbitan palmitatesorbitan olivatedextrinparfumlinaloollimonenecitronellolgeraniolbenzyl benzoate
Only in Paula's Choice (11)
pentylene glycolascorbyl glucosideglycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extractspiraea ulmaria (meadowsweet) extractportulaca oleracea (purslane) extractepigallocatechin gallateboerhavia diffusa root extractpullulanxanthan gumsclerotium gumphenoxyethanol

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
More effective than 10% for stubborn concerns

Users who found the 10% booster insufficient often report better results with this formula, particularly for aging-related pore concerns and textural issues.

Texture and feel

The gel texture feels slightly oily to some users before it dries down. Some report a tacky feel or that it takes time to absorb. Most find it works well under moisturizer.

Potential irritation at high concentration

Some users report sensitivity, flushing, or irritation — especially if used daily from the start. Several reviewers recommend using every other day initially or finding 10% sufficient.

Gradual, cumulative results

Like the 10% booster, results are typically seen over weeks of consistent use rather than immediately. Some users report noticeable improvement within 1-2 weeks; others need longer.

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