10% Azelaic Acid Booster

10% Azelaic Acid Booster

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21ingredients
Facial TreatmentPaula's Choice

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

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Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganSilicone-freeFungal-acne-safe
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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This facial treatment from Paula's Choice lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
  • Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

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Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationBarrier repairRedness reducingScar healingReduces large poresDark spotsAcne fightingBrighteningGood for oily skinAnti-agingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 2
    Azelaic AcidGently exfoliates and reduces inflammation.
  • 3
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

21

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, azelaic acid, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, methyl glucose sesquistearate, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, dimethicone, salicylic acid, adenosine, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, boerhavia diffusa root extract, allantoin, bisabolol, cyclopentasiloxane, xanthan gum, sclerotium gum, propanediol, butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol

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Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is 10% Azelaic Acid Booster fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 10% Azelaic Acid Booster's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is 10% Azelaic Acid Booster paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 10% Azelaic Acid Booster's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is 10% Azelaic Acid Booster suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 10% Azelaic Acid Booster contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check 10% Azelaic Acid Booster against your own profile.