Paula's Choice - Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 2% BHA Gel

PAULA'S CHOICE

Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 2% BHA Gel

Skincare

Exfoliant

Spot treatment

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

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1 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:

#5: SALICYLIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:

๐Ÿ’ก PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) โ€” they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

๐Ÿ’ก 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:

#5: SALICYLIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:

๐Ÿ’ก PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) โ€” they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

๐Ÿ’ก 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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0 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:

1 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:

#5: SALICYLIC ACID

๐Ÿ’ก PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) โ€” they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

๐Ÿ’ก 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: BUTYLENE GLYCOL

#6: ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE

#9: GLYCERIN

#12: CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

0 bad ingredient(s) for Dehydration:

๐Ÿ’ก PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) โ€” they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

๐Ÿ’ก 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:

#5: SALICYLIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:

๐Ÿ’ก PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) โ€” they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

๐Ÿ’ก 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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1

3 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#5: SALICYLIC ACID

#6: ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE

#11: ALLANTOIN

1 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#1: HYDROQUINONE

๐Ÿ’ก PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) โ€” they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

๐Ÿ’ก 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:

#10: SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE

0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:

๐Ÿ’ก PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) โ€” they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

๐Ÿ’ก 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

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1 good ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

#5: SALICYLIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

๐Ÿ’ก PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) โ€” they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

๐Ÿ’ก 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:

#5: SALICYLIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:

๐Ÿ’ก PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) โ€” they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

๐Ÿ’ก 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

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1 good ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:

#5: SALICYLIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:

๐Ÿ’ก PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) โ€” they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

๐Ÿ’ก 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:

#5: SALICYLIC ACID

0 bad ingredient(s) for Large Pores:

๐Ÿ’ก PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) โ€” they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

๐Ÿ’ก 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

No key ingredients

0 good ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:

0 bad ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:

๐Ÿ’ก PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) โ€” they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

๐Ÿ’ก 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:

#1: HYDROQUINONE

0 bad ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:

๐Ÿ’ก PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) โ€” they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

๐Ÿ’ก 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

๐Ÿ‘‰ ย ย The product Paula's Choice Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 2% BHA Gel contains 20 ingredients in total.

๐Ÿ‘‰ ย ย Paula's Choice Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 2% BHA Gel is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, oil-free, mineral oil-free.

๐Ÿ‘‰ ย ย Here's the full ingredient list: Hydroquinone, Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Superoxide Dismutase, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-10, Phytic Acid, Phenoxyethanol

๐Ÿ‘‰ ย ย Paula's Choice Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 2% BHA Gel contains the followingย superstar ingredients:ย 

โˆ™ย ย BHA

โˆ™ย ย Allantoin

โˆ™ย ย Aloe

IngredientComedogenicRiskFunction

1.ย 

HYDROQUINONE

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Safe with qualifications

LIGHT STABILIZER

2.ย 

WATER

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ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT

3.ย 

ETHOXYDIGLYCOL

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Safe as used

HUMECTANT, PERFUMING, SOLVENT