Paula's choice Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, AllantoinWorks well
“This gentle leave-on exfoliant with salicylic acid clears stubborn acne and blackheads with a maximum pore-penetrating formula.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, AllantoinWorks well
“Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid2%
- Irritation risk
- High
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)
More about Salicylic acidWater~45–55%
Dipropylene glycol~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPentylene glycol~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolysorbate 20~3.1–3.8%
Butylene glycol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium hyaluronate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDipotassium glycyrrhizate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateAllantoin~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPanthenol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPeg/ppg-17/6 copolymer~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl gluceth-20~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Glycereth-26~0.25–0.5%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Methyl gluceth-20, Glycereth-26, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium metabisulfite, Tetrasodium edta
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Paula's choiceExtra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | By BEAUTY BAYBreakout Clearing Serum | 2 fl ozGentle Acne Serum | JUMISOD-Panthenol Barrier Soothing Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 87% | 85% |
| Price | $37.00 | $6.66−$30.34 | — | $17.22−$19.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: The INKEY List CA 360° Clarifying SerumThe Purest Solutions Intensive Hydration Serum Hyaluronic Acid %2 + B5
Product summary
"Paula's choice - Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
Ingredient callouts
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (1.10% - 1.70%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
Price
The product retails for 54.00A$ in Australia and for 37.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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