Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel
Product Analysis Summary
Contains Glycolic Acid and Panthenol. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.
Formulation Analysis
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| Ingredient Name | Safety Profile | Functionality |
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| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
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Is Paula's choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel comedogenic?
Appears Non-Comedogenic Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 17 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.
Is Paula's choice a good skincare brand?
Paula's Choice is a skincare brand founded in 1995 in the United States by Paula Begoun, a skincare author and consumer advocate. The brand focuses on ingredient-focused formulations and produces products containing ingredients such as salicylic acid, niacinamide, retinoids, peptides, and antioxidants. Paula's choice makes products such as Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Paula's choice.
Is Paula's choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel safe for sensitive skin?
Use with Caution Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 2 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/glycolic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycolic Acid</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.
Does Paula's choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel clog pores?
Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 17 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.
Who makes Paula's choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel?
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What are the ingredients in Paula's choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel?
Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel contains 17 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycolic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycolic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a>, <a href="/ingredient/chamomilla-recutita-flower-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract</a> and <a href="/ingredient/chamomilla-recutita-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Chamomilla Recutita Extract</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.
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