Paula's Choice - 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant

PAULA'S CHOICE

8% AHA Lotion 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 FROM INGREDIENTS

By skin type
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oily skin

1

0 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:

1 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:

#16: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

💡 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

0 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:

1 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:

#16: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

💡 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

3

3 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:

#2: GLYCOLIC ACID

#16: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

#20: PANTHENOL

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

2

2 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:

#4: GLYCERIN

#20: PANTHENOL

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

1

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:

#2: GLYCOLIC ACID

1 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:

#16: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

💡 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

5

1

5 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#13: ALLANTOIN

#15: CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT

#16: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

#17: BISABOLOL

#20: PANTHENOL

1 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#2: GLYCOLIC 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

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:

#2: GLYCOLIC ACID

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

3

0 good ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

3 bad ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

#10: POLYGLYCERYL-3 STEARATE

#12: PHOSPHOLIPIDS

#16: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

💡 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

1

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:

#2: GLYCOLIC ACID

1 bad ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:

#16: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

💡 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

1

0 good ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:

1 bad ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:

#16: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

💡 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

No key ingredients

0 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:

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

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:

#2: GLYCOLIC 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

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:

#2: GLYCOLIC 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 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant contains 28 ingredients in total.

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

👉   Here's the full ingredient list: Water, Glycolic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Beheneth-5, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Undecane, Phospholipids, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Tridecane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sclerotium Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

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

∙  AHA

∙  Sunflower oil

∙  Panthenol

∙  Allantoin

IngredientComedogenicRiskFunction

1

WATER

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no data

ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT

2

GLYCOLIC ACID

no data

Safe with qualifications

BUFFERING

3

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

no data

Safe as used

FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING