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10% Azelaic Acid Booster by Paula's Choice — Dermasift — Dermasift

Paula's Choice·AI-analyzed

10% Azelaic Acid Booster

treatment · 20 ingredients

This multi-tasking booster combines 10% azelaic acid with salicylic acid to visibly reduce redness, calm breakouts, fade dark spots, and refine skin texture.

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Does it target your concerns?

Mostly targets fungal acne (malassezia folliculitis)

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What this targets

How this product targets each concern — longest bar is its strongest match

Fungal Acne (Malassezia Folliculitis)2 helpful ingredients

Often helps with: Mixed — has beneficial actives but also some ingredients to watch

Oily Skin & Excess Sebum1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Blackheads & Pore Congestion1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE)1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Dehydrated Oily Skin1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Pregnancy-Safe Skincare1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Acne & Breakouts4 helpful ingredients

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots2 helpful ingredients

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Aging, Wrinkles & Fine Lines2 helpful ingredients

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Ingredients

In order of concentration. Tap any row to see what it does.

20 total

1

AQUA(Water)

solventhumectantdiluent

2

AZELAIC ACID(Azelaic Acid)

skin conditioningantimicrobialanti-inflammatoryskin lighteningexfoliant

3

C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE

emollientsolventsolubilizingskin conditioning

4

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE(MCT Oil)

emollientsolventskin conditioning agent

5

METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE

emulsifyingskin conditioning

6

GLYCERIN(Glycerol)

humectantsolventemollientskin conditioning agent

7

CETEARYL ALCOHOL(Cetearyl Alcohol)

emollientemulsifying agentviscosity controlling agentstabilizerskin conditioning agent

8

GLYCERYL STEARATE(Glycerol Monostearate)

emulsifying agentemollientskin conditioningviscosity increasing agent

For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always patch test new products and consult a dermatologist for skin concerns.