Paula’s Choice - 10% Azelaic Acid

What it is: A potent azelaic-and-salicylic-acid cream that dramatically and visibly clarifies uneven skin tone, fades acne marks, and reduces redness.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Redness, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Lightweight Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:

- Azelaic Acid 10%: Visibly clarifies uneven skin tone, brightens dark spots, and fades post-acne marks.

- Salicylic Acid (BHA) 0.5%: Works within pores to decongest while smoothing the look of rough, bumpy texture.

- Licorice Root Extract: Visibly soothes and brightens the skin while addressing the appearance of redness and sensitivity.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Powered by a potent blend of research-backed azelaic acid, salicylic acid (BHA), and visibly brightening botanicals, this multitasking formula combats the look of redness and blotchiness while fading the appearance of stubborn marks left behind from acne breakouts. Ongoing use can visibly diminish bumps and blemishes