Oil-Free Serum Fades Discoloration & Post-Blemish Marks with Licorice Extract & Salicylic Acid, Fragrance-Free

I’ve been dealing with pregnancy-related breakouts, and this cream has been a pleasant surprise. It starts reducing the size and redness of pimples within 1–2 days, and I only need the tiniest dab on each blemish. The small bottle is definitely SMALL, but because so little product is needed, I can see it lasting much longer than I initially expected. Another thing I appreciate is that it isn’t drying or irritating like many acne spot treatments. It also has no noticeable scent, which is a huge plus for anyone who’s sensitive to fragrances. Overall, it’s an effective, gentle spot treatment that has worked well for my skin, and I’m very happy with the results so far.

I question why I didn’t get this product sooner in my life. Seriously. This product has made such a positive change in my skin - I feel like crying. While I have never been officially diagnosed, I’ve always felt that I have a type of rosacea. I don’t get pustules, zits or anything like that (unless I consume a lot of certain sugary drinks, and food) but for as long as I can remember, my face has always dealt with redness. Yes, certain things such as consuming sugar triggers it and makes it worse. I’ve been using skincare since my mid 20s. I am currently in my early 30s. I feel for the most part I was using products that were benefiting my skin, but as far as the redness went, nothing I used seemed to treat it. Around a year ago, I heard about how azelaic acid can be beneficial to people who have rosacea - treating redness and the pustules that go with it. So while I was aware of it, I just kept putting off purchasing it. Life stuff always coming up. After talking with ChatGPT about how sick I was about always walking around with a red/pink face, it recommended azelaic acid. Specifically Paula’s Choice. Now we all know that with a lot of skin care products it can take time to see differences. No lie… I began seeing results from this within just under two weeks or so. The redness in my face has decreased A LOT. I am now at a point in my life where I feel more comfortable going out without having to wear foundation or using something like Cicapair by Dr. Jart+ (which by the way is great at covering the redness). I am extremely pale, so dealing with a face that was red almost constantly - I felt that the difference between my face and body were so dramatically different, it made me self-conscious. But now? I am much more confident. The redness isn’t completely gone, but when I say it has been dramatically reduced, I mean it! My skin also has this type of glow that I’ve never experienced with other products - not even my tretinoin. I use this product every other day. I have several products I use for my skin and I cycle through them every other day. When I do apply this, like with every other skin care product, I always mist my skin lightly with water. Yes, doing this increases the potency of products but for my skin, I can tolerate it just fine. I also feel that by dampening your skin, the product spread, spreads a lot more evenly and easily. While this is priced at $39 and being only 1 ounce, I know it sounds expensive. But I will say that a little goes a LONG way. You don’t need to be using globs of this stuff. Also, I feel you can get away with using this every other day, like myself, so it can last longer. Everyone’s skin is different. Like I said, I’ve never been officially diagnosed, but based on what I’ve experienced and what I’ve read, I truly do feel I have some form of rosacea. I also have certain triggers that make it worse; such as consuming certain types of sugary drinks. So I feel that if you identify your specific triggers, use this product… you should see a definite difference. Wish I had gotten this product sooner! I absolutely love it.

I absolutely love this product! The texture looks a little thick at first, but it spreads very easily, feels lightweight, and absorbs quickly without feeling greasy. I have combination/oily, acne-prone skin with rosacea, and this has been amazing for maintaining clear skin. It helps keep my pores clear, reduces blackheads and occasional breakouts, and gives a very gentle exfoliation without irritating or drying my skin. A little goes a long way, so I think the bottle will last quite a while. I’ve been using it every morning for about a month, and I’m very happy with the results. If you already tolerate salicylic acid well and are looking for a gentle daily treatment, I highly recommend it.

I bought the Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster to add into my skincare routine, and I’ve been happy with it. I like that it feels like a targeted treatment without being too complicated to use. The texture is smooth and easy to apply, and it layers well with the rest of my skincare. I usually like products that can fit into a routine without feeling heavy or greasy, and this one does that well. It works nicely under moisturizer and doesn’t feel like it just sits on top of my skin. For me, this is the kind of product I reach for when I want my skin to look smoother, calmer, and more even overall. I also appreciate that it feels gentle enough to use consistently as long as I don’t overdo it or mix it with too many strong products at once. Overall, I would recommend this if you’re looking for an easy azelaic acid product to add into your routine. It’s a nice booster, it layers well, and it feels like a good option for keeping skin looking more balanced and refined.

I’ve suffered with acne scars for decades. Anyone living with them knows how it affects your entire life. I’ve gone to an esthetician for over a decade and my skin health improved but I still had embarrassing hyperpigmentation and scars. So, I went into ChatGPT and asked about softening acne scars. I got tons of advice and product recommendations for my brownish and reddish acne scar discoloration. I purchased the Paula’s Choice BOOST not expecting anything that great BUT I can’t believe the brightness in my skin and a total transformation with the hyperpigmentation. I began to notice it within days. The scars are must less noticeable and some days when I look in the mirror I can believe it’s me. I started out using it every other night to avoid possible irritation but I use it nightly now. It absorbs nicely and isn’t greasy. It’s been life changing for me.

I love Paula‘s choice BHA/AHA exfoliate but the azelaic acid booster cream is just OK. I’m not really sure it’s making any difference with my skin like the other products I’ve used from this brand but I’ve only been using it three months. I’ll give it another three otherwise this one’s a pass for me.

I usually don't write reviews but I felt strongly about letting others know about this one... had bad rosacea after finishing nursing the baby. It is all hormone related. Happened to me twice after breastfeeding. First time I went to the dermatologist and the stuff she prescribed was making me worse! I was so upset. I was trying to avoid any prescriptions and would just put makeup to cover up. This time I tried honey and other cleansers and was willing to forgo the Rx and pray it would go away. After further research, I came across this product and thought to give it a try. The amount of azelaic acid must be the perfect amount for doing the job to remove the bumps but no so strong as what a dermatologist would prescribe that will cause sensitive skin to get worse. I am satisfied with this purchase. I was more concerned with lessening the bumps then the redness and it is doing just that. Goes on smoothly and is light weight. Doesn't feel like a medicine cream.

While a little pricy, its worth it. I am a natural redhead and have had 6 children. I am not 45 and I have melasma really bad. It has gone from just my forehead to my cheeks now. I ordered this and have been using it for about a week and the color has already faded 2 shades. I feel more confident without makeup, my skin feels amazing. After it has completely soaked in and dried, I follow it up with a very thin layer of pure MCT coconut oil. Very much worth the price.

It is perfect for the acné

كل الشكر والتقدير لكم لتجاوبكم وأقدر إهتمامكم

CUIDADO! El proveedor claramente sabe lo que hace y el producto es engañoso por el precio. Me llegó un “sample” de 5ml. Y aunque si menciona en la descripción el tamaño, la verdad es que es engañoso, me siento estafada :(

Perfect for my skin !

Nice effect