PAULA'S CHOICE

Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 7% AHA Lotion

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 ON SKIN FROM INGREDIENTS

By skin type

oily skin

No notable ingredients

0 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:

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

No notable ingredients

0 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:

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

4

4 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:

#3: GLYCOLIC ACID

#10: LACTIC ACID

#18: SQUALANE

#22: 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

5

5 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:

#8: BUTYLENE GLYCOL

#9: GLYCERIN

#10: LACTIC ACID

#22: PANTHENOL

#25: SODIUM PCA

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

2

2 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:

#3: GLYCOLIC ACID

#10: LACTIC 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

4

3

4 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#18: SQUALANE

#22: PANTHENOL

#23: ALLANTOIN

#24: BISABOLOL

3 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#1: HYDROQUINONE

#3: GLYCOLIC ACID

#10: LACTIC 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:

#3: GLYCOLIC ACID

#10: LACTIC ACID

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

4

0 good ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

4 bad ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

#6: GLYCERYL STEARATE

#13: STEARIC ACID

#17: HYDROGENATED LECITHIN

#20: ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL

💡 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

2

2 good ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:

#3: GLYCOLIC ACID

#10: LACTIC 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

No notable ingredients

0 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:

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

2

2 good ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:

#3: GLYCOLIC ACID

#10: LACTIC 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

3

3 good ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:

#1: HYDROQUINONE

#3: GLYCOLIC ACID

#10: LACTIC 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 Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 7% AHA Lotion contains 35 ingredients in total.

👉 Paula's Choice Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 7% AHA Lotion is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, mineral oil-free.

👉 Here's the full ingredient list: Hydroquinone, Water, Glycolic Acid, Dicaprylyl Maleate, Ethoxydiglycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Dimethicone, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Sodium PCA, Kojic Dipalmitate, PEG-100 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, Sorbic Acid

👉 Paula's Choice Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 7% AHA Lotion contains following superstar ingredients:

∙ AHA

∙ Squalane

∙ Panthenol

∙ Allantoin

Ingredient	Comedogenic	Risk	Function
1. HYDROQUINONE	no data	Safe with qualifications	LIGHT STABILIZER
2. WATER	no data	no data	ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
3. GLYCOLIC ACID	no data	Safe with qualifications	BUFFERING