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

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).

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).

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

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).

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).

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).

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).

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

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).

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).

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).

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).

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

Ingredient	Comedogenic	Risk	Function
1. WATER	no data	no data	ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
2. GLYCOLIC ACID	no data	Safe with qualifications	BUFFERING
3. SODIUM HYDROXIDE	no data	Safe with qualifications	BUFFERING, DENATURANT