Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant: Dermatocare review
Paula's Choice 8% AHA Solution is aligned to Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry skin, Non-sensitive skin, with skin concern of Melasma/PIH/Tanning.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry
Skin concern Melasma/PIH/Tanning
Key Ingredients Glycolic Acid
Specs Premium, Fragrance Free, Silicone free
Life stage
Formula highlight
- AHA type: 8% Glycolic Acid
- Soothing ingredients: Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Panthenol
- Antioxidant ingredient: Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
- Hydrating ingredients: Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA
Keep in mind
- None of Glycolic Acid, Tranexamic Acid or 4-Ethylresorcinol discloses a percentage, so no concern can be credited
- Contains Alcohol Denat. within the top five ingredients, and Fragrance with Limonene and Linalool, both flagged sensitizers
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: Compatible - Free from ingredients flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database.
Teens Caution: Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but contains ingredients that may be unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin (such as potent actives, old chemical filters, ingredients under review). A simpler, minimalist formula may be a better fit. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide for full 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.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare's database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Aqua, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Source: https://www.paulaschoice.com/skin-perfecting-8pct-aha-gel-exfoliant/190.html
Date: 15 September 2026
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