Paula's Choice
10% Azelaic Acid Booster for Redness Relief
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Good for: Acne/Blemishes
Salicylic Acid
Good for: Redness
Best for Dry, Combo, Normal Skin
Good for: Uneven Texture
Fragrance FreeAbout the Product
Item 2421329
What it is: A potent azelaic-and-salicylic-acid cream that dramatically and visibly clarifies uneven skin tone, fades acne marks, and reduces redness.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Redness, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Lightweight Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Azelaic Acid 10%: Visibly clarifies uneven skin tone, brightens dark spots, and fades post-acne marks.
- Salicylic Acid (BHA) 0.5%: Penetrates pores to help smooth bumpy texture.
- Licorice Root Extract: Calms redness soothes signs of sensitivity and visibly brightens.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Powered by a potent blend of research-backed azelaic acid, salicylic acid (BHA), and visibly brightening botanicals, this multitasking formula combats the look of redness and blotchiness while fading the appearance of stubborn marks left behind from acne breakouts. Ongoing use can visibly diminish bumps and blemishes.
-Salicylic Acid (BHA) 0.5%: Works within pores to decongest while smoothing the look of rough, bumpy texture.
-Licorice Root Extract: Visibly soothes and brightens the skin while addressing the appearance of redness and sensitivity.
Water (Aqua), Azelaic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Salicylic Acid, Adenosine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol.
Suggested Usage:
Apply once or twice daily after cleansing, toning, and exfoliating.
Wear alone or mix with your favorite booster, serum, or nighttime moisturizer.
For daytime wear, always finish with sunscreen.
Pro-tip: our boosters are formulated to complement each other—mix and match for even better results.
Recycling Instructions:
Check your local recycling authority's guidelines.
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