Paula's choice Resist Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA
Works for
MoisturizingCetyl alcohol, GlycerinWorks
“The silky-light lotion provides immediate as well as long-lasting hydration, leaving skin feel soft and smooth.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This exclusive formula contains a unique blend of four AHA’s (glycolic, lactic, malic, and tartaric acid) and 0.5% BHA (salicylic acid) to powerfully, yet gently remove dead skin cells to dramatically improve the signs of dry, dull skin and uneven skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The pH-balanced formula also fortifies with skin-restoring peptides to target visible signs of ageing and includes powerful antioxidants to protect skin from environmental stress.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This exclusive formula contains a unique blend of four AHA’s (glycolic, lactic, malic, and tartaric acid) and 0.5% BHA (salicylic acid) to powerfully, yet gently remove dead skin cells to dramatically improve the signs of dry, dull skin and uneven skin tone.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Benzoyl peroxideWorks well
“exfoliates deep within pores to minimize bumps, congestion and blemishesPeptides.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Benzoyl peroxideMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Benzoyl peroxide2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
More about Benzoyl peroxideWater~40–60%
Cetyl alcohol~8.2–12.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlycerin~4.7–7%
- 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 GlycerinXanthan gum~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Benzoyl peroxide, Water, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Xanthan gum
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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 choiceResist Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHAYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueAcne Solutions All-Over Clearing Treatment Oil-Free | KinshipSelf Smooth 10% Glycolic Resurfacing Serum | Face Reality Skincare Professional5% Advanced Acne Med | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 65% | 64% |
| Price | $39.00 | $22.02−$16.98 | — | $30.00−$9.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Glucosamine | Glycolic Acid | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Malezia Acne Treatment GelLa Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Acne Treatment with Benzoyl Peroxide
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