Paula's Choice - 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant

PAULA'S CHOICE

8% AHA Gel Exfoliant

Skincare

Exfoliant

Serum

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

2

2 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:

#6: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT

#7: SODIUM HYALURONATE

0 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. 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

2

2 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:

#6: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT

#7: SODIUM HYALURONATE

0 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. 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

2

2 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:

#2: GLYCOLIC ACID

#8: PANTHENOL

0 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. 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

6

6 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:

#5: ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE

#7: SODIUM HYALURONATE

#8: PANTHENOL

#9: SODIUM PCA

#10: PROPYLENE GLYCOL

#11: BUTYLENE GLYCOL

0 bad ingredient(s) for Dehydration:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. 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

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:

#2: GLYCOLIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. 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

3

1

3 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#5: ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE

#6: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT

#8: PANTHENOL

1 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#2: GLYCOLIC ACID

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. 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

2

2 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:

#2: GLYCOLIC ACID

#6: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT

0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. 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

No notable ingredients

0 good ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

0 bad ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. 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

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:

#2: GLYCOLIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. 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 notable ingredients

0 good ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:

0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. 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

2

2 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:

#6: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT

#7: SODIUM HYALURONATE

0 bad ingredient(s) for Large Pores:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. 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

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:

#2: GLYCOLIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. 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

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:

#2: GLYCOLIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. 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 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant contains 15 ingredients in total.

👉   Paula's Choice 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, oil-free, mineral oil-free.

👉   It doesn't contain moderate to high comedogenic ingredients. Comedogenic ingredients are believed to clog pores. But this is not always true, since several factors - such as the product formulation (= how the product is 'cooked') - have to be considered as well.

👉   Based on the safety rating of the organization CIR, the product Paula's Choice 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant doesn't contain unsafe ingredients.

👉   Here's the full ingredient list: Water, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate

👉   Paula's Choice 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant contains following superstar ingredients: 

∙  A form of hyaluronic acid

∙  AHA

∙  Panthenol

∙  Aloe

IngredientComedogenicRiskFunction

1

WATER

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no data

ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT

2

GLYCOLIC ACID

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Safe with qualifications

BUFFERING

3

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

no data

Safe with qualifications

BUFFERING, DENATURANT