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Soothe + Smooth

Updated on: 20/11/2025
Soothe + Smooth
26
Total Ingredients
analysed
23 of 26
Skin-Safe
low risk
2 of 26
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
0 of 26
Potential Pore-Clogging
comedogenic risk

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains Salicylic Acid and Peptides. 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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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
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
2
Irritancy: 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
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: 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
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: 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
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
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
S
2
Safety: 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
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paula's choice Soothe + Smooth comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Soothe + Smooth appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 26 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 Soothe + Smooth 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 Soothe + Smooth safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Soothe + Smooth may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 2 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-metabisulfite" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Metabisulfite</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 Soothe + Smooth clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Soothe + Smooth is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 26 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes Paula's choice Soothe + Smooth?

This product is from Paula's choice. See more products from Paula's choice.

What are the ingredients in Paula's choice Soothe + Smooth?

Soothe + Smooth contains 26 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/dipropylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Dipropylene Glycol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/salicylic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Salicylic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/pentylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Pentylene Glycol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/butylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butylene Glycol</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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