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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum Versus Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum Versus Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster Detailed comparison of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum versus Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster. This acne treatment is

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum Versus Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster Detailed comparison of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum versus Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster. This acne treatment is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and refine skin texture. This calming treatment is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Salicylic Acid to calm redness and fade the look of dark spots. Water Alcohol Denat. Propanediol Glycolic Acid Niacinamide Dimethyl Isosorbide Pentylene Glycol Sodium Hydroxide PPG-26-Buteth-26 Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid Citric Acid PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Biosaccharide Gum-1 Maltodextrin Phytic Acid Polyquaternium-10 Parfum Water, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Citric Acid, PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Maltodextrin, Phytic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum 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 Butylene Glycol Phenoxyethanol 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 Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. It’s often used to: Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent. Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product. So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation. You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!