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10% Azelaic Acid Booster Paula's Choice

Paula's Choice - 10% Azelaic Acid Booster
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Key promises

Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

100 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM
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In stock 2/20/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Exfoliation
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-blemish
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-oxidation

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Works within pores to decongest while smoothing the look of rough, bumpy texture."
From: Sephora

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
azelaic acid
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
allantoin
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"A potent azelaic-and-salicylic-acid cream that dramatically and visibly clarifies uneven skin tone, fades acne marks, and reduces redness."
From: Sephora

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
azelaic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
salicylic acid
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Redness, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes Formulation."
From: Sephora

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
azelaic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
allantoin
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy

Moisturizing

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promise
What does the product description say?
"Azelaic acid’s effectiveness is backed by over 20 years of research Lightweight, oil-free cream-gel texture Use alone or add to your moisturizer or serum"
From: Paula's choice US

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
dimethicone
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
allantoin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
caprylic/capric triglyceride
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-inflammatory

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
allantoin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
bisabolol
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-oxidation

See a mistake?

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
azelaic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
adenosine
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
salicylic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
methyl glucose sesquistearate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
2 water (aqua Plain old water
3 azelaic acid Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
4 c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
5 caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
6 methyl glucose sesquistearate Helps water and oil mix together
7 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
8 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
9 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
10 dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
11 salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
12 adenosine Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
13 glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
14 boerhavia diffusa root extract
15 allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
16 bisabolol An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
17 cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
18 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
19 sclerotium gum Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
20 propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
21 butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
22 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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Scientific Sources

  • Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
  • Beta Hydroxy Acids
  • A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
  • Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
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