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Our unique blend of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) + beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) efficiently exfoliate away the layers of visible sun damage. This powerful formula is efficient enough to use once a week, but gentle enough to apply as often as you want.

All Paula’s Choice products are 100% fragrance free, clinically proven to be non-irritating, and never tested on animals.

By combining glycolic, lactic, malic, and tartaric (AHAs) unique skin refining and renewing properties, you’ll see dramatically renewed skin tone after one application. Peptides and ceramides reinforce what makes skin naturally resilient helping chamomile, grape seed extract, green tea and other antioxidants protect against further environmental damage. Allantoin, oat extract, and licorice soothe skin after treatment.

Apply once or twice daily after desired cleansing and/or toning. Dispense one pump and smooth over face including the eye area (avoid lash line and eyelids). Do not rinse. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU

PRS Global Open, December 2016, page e1152

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication; February 2015, pages 455-464; and October 2009, pages 327-345

Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2015, issue 8, pages 21-26

Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, December 2014, pages 9-17; November 2013, pages 281-288; and November 2010, pages 135-142

Dermatology Research and Practice, May 2012, ePublication

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, April 2007, pages 651-663

Key Ingredients
Glycolic Acid⁠, Lactic Acid⁠, Malic Acid⁠, Salicylic Acid⁠, Peptides⁠

All Ingredients
Water⁠, Butylene Glycol⁠, Glycolic Acid⁠, Glycerin⁠, Lactic Acid⁠, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride⁠, Malic Acid⁠, Tartaric Acid⁠, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1⁠, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7⁠, Ceramide NG⁠, Salicylic Acid⁠, Glycyrrhiza Glabra⁠, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract⁠, Punica Granatum Extract⁠, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract⁠, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract⁠, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract⁠, Camellia Oleifera⁠, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract⁠, Peucedanum Graveolens (Dill) Extract⁠, Allantoin⁠, Adenosine⁠, Hydrogenated Lecithin⁠, Bisabolol⁠, Polyquaternium-10⁠, Xanthan Gum⁠, Carbomer⁠, Polysorbate 20⁠, Sodium Bicarbonate⁠, Sodium Hydroxide⁠, Aminomethyl Propanol⁠, Phenoxyethanol⁠, Benzyl Alcohol⁠

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07/21/2024
Skye
Malaysia Malaysia

Best acid!

I bought this recently as I am very prone to milia. Used it twice so far for a week and I wake up with really glowy skin which gets more apparent throughout the day. It stung me during my first application so be-aware but on subsequent application, I only felt a veryyyyy minor sting. I have combination/dry skin and it did not dry me out at all. Highly recommend this. Will continue using it to see how it works on my milia!

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JT
10/09/2023
Jamie T.
Malaysia Malaysia

Not drying

Good, non reactive, non drying

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06/05/2023
Muni
Malaysia Malaysia

Powerful Exfoliant but Moisturising!

10% Glycolic Acid and 0% irritation! It’s all in the formulation PC expertly crafted. I use this every 3rd night as I cycle with my tretinoin night n moisturising night. Sometimes I forget to layer this with my moisturiser but this one is sooo moisturising by itself I wake up with a dewy skin!

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07/30/2021
Safiyya

Love!

I have the 5% and I use that more often. I use this 10% once a week to give my skin that stronger peel. I love it. I wake up with a bright face and it’s surprisingly moisturising. The ingredients are so great! Yay PC!

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03/30/2021
Nabila F.

I'm Impressed

Really good for problematic skin to keep it smooth and spot-free. I use overnight and wake up with soft smooth baby skin.

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