
Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster: Dermatocare review
Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Serum, formulated with 0.5% Salicylic Acid and Adenosine is aligned to Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry skin, Sensitive skin, with skin concern of Uneven dull skin, Melasma/PIH/Tanning, Red pimples, Post-acne redness, and Blackheads/Pores.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry
Skin concern Uneven dull skin, Melasma/PIH/Tanning, Red pimples, Blackheads/Pores
Key Ingredients Azelaic Acid, BHA, Adenosine
Specs Premium, Fragrance Free, Has silicone, INCI Listed on Website
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Azelaic Acid 10% which matches the 10% threshold for efficacy
- Anti-acne - BHA
- Anti-ageing - Adenosine
- Soothing ingredients - Allantoin, Bisabolol
- Brightening ingredient - Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Keep in mind
- Nothing significant.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Cautious Use - Contains ingredients which is flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database for concentration limits. Can be used for short term/intermittent use, as spot treatment, or in rinse off formula. When in doubt consult your physician.
Teens Compatible: Free from ingredients currently flagged under our Teens database criteria. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide for full screening details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
Yes. It contains ingredients evaluated under our database criteria for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity concerns. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Water, Azelaic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Salicylic Acid, Adenosine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol.
Source: https://www.paulaschoice.in/products/10-azelaic-acid-booster
Date: 13 September 2026
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