Paula's Choice - 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel

PAULA'S CHOICE

25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel

Skincare

Exfoliant

Mask, scrub & other treatment

Wash-off-mask

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

Alcohol-Free

Fragrance-Free

Oil-Free

Silicone-Free

Paraben-Free

Mineral oil-Free

SLS-Free

Essential Oil-Free

Safe for Fungal Acne

EFFECTS ON SKIN FROM INGREDIENTS

By skin type
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oily skin

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:

#13: SODIUM HYALURONATE

0 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

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combination skin

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:

#13: SODIUM HYALURONATE

0 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

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dry skin

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3 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:

#3: GLYCOLIC ACID

#4: LACTIC ACID

#5: MANDELIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

By skinconcern
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dehydrated skin

4

4 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:

#4: LACTIC ACID

#11: BUTYLENE GLYCOL

#13: SODIUM HYALURONATE

#15: GLYCERIN

0 bad ingredient(s) for Dehydration:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

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acne prone skin

3

3 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:

#3: GLYCOLIC ACID

#4: LACTIC ACID

#5: MANDELIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

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sensitive skin

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4

3 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#14: GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID

#17: BISABOLOL

#18: ALLANTOIN

4 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#3: GLYCOLIC ACID

#4: LACTIC ACID

#5: MANDELIC ACID

#7: TARTARIC ACID

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

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anti-aging

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4 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:

#3: GLYCOLIC ACID

#4: LACTIC ACID

#5: MANDELIC ACID

#16: TOCOPHEROL

0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

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fungal acne

1

0 good ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

1 bad ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

#20: HYDROGENATED LECITHIN

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

By skinconcern
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clogged pores

3

3 good ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:

#3: GLYCOLIC ACID

#4: LACTIC ACID

#5: MANDELIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

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acne, pimples

No key ingredients

0 good ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:

0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

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large pores

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:

#13: SODIUM HYALURONATE

0 bad ingredient(s) for Large Pores:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

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dull skin

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3 good ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:

#3: GLYCOLIC ACID

#4: LACTIC ACID

#5: MANDELIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

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pigmentation

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3 good ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:

#3: GLYCOLIC ACID

#4: LACTIC ACID

#5: MANDELIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

COMEDOGENIC & RISK RATING

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FULL INGREDIENT LIST

👉   The product Paula's Choice 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel contains 26 ingredients in total.

👉   Paula's Choice 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, oil-free, mineral oil-free.

👉   Here's the full ingredient list: Water, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Isoamyl Laurate, Tartaric Acid, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid (2%, ) Malic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Phenoxyethanol

👉   Paula's Choice 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel contains the following superstar ingredients: 

∙  A form of hyaluronic acid

∙  AHA

∙  Allantoin

IngredientComedogenicRiskFunction

1

WATER

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ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT

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AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL

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BUFFERING

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GLYCOLIC ACID

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Safe with qualifications

BUFFERING