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Paula'S Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster Cream Gel
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8.6/10
(4,767)
Customers like the effect of the skin serum. They say it helps even skin tone, reduce redness and swelling, and make skin smoother.
They also say that it works well and a little goes a long way. However, some customers feel the size is too small and not worth the price.
Opinions are mixed on smell and irritation.
Based on analysis of over 10,000 products. Typical price range defined as the 25th to 75th percentile.
A active priced at $35-40 is considered mid-range. Generally, actives cost between $24 and $68, and have an average price of $52.
Overview of the highest quality evidence for the active ingredients in this product
Iraji, F., Sadeghinia, A., Shahmoradi, Z., Siadat, A. H., Jooya, A. Efficacy of topical azelaic acid gel in the treatment of mild-moderate acne vulgaris. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol; 2007.
Katsambas, A., Graupe, K., Stratigos, J. Clinical studies of 20% azelaic acid cream in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Comparison with vehicle and topical tretinoin. Acta Derm Venereol Suppl (Stockh); 1989.
Cunliffe, W. J., Holland, K. T. Clinical and laboratory studies on treatment with 20% azelaic acid cream for acne. Acta Derm Venereol Suppl (Stockh); 1989.
Schulte BC, Wu W, Rosen T. Azelaic Acid: Evidence-based Update on Mechanism of Action and Clinical Application. J Drugs Dermatol. 2015 Sep;14(9):964-8. PMID: 26355614.
King S, Campbell J, Rowe R, Daly M-L, Moncrieff G, Maybury C. A systematic review to evaluate the efficacy of azelaic acid in the management of acne, rosacea, melasma and skin aging. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023; 22: 2650-2662. doi:10.1111/jocd.15923
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