Paula's Choice BOOST 10% Azelaic Acid Booster Gel-Cream, Travel Size — Oil-Free, BHA-Infused Brightening & Texture Refining

Paula's Choice BOOST 10% Azelaic Acid Booster is a concentrated, oil-free gel-cream designed to target uneven tone, post-blemish marks and occasional breakouts for smoother-looking skin.

This travel-sized booster pairs potent azelaic acid with complementary actives—salicylic acid (BHA) and licorice extract—so you can reduce the appearance of dark spots while gently refining texture. The fast-absorbing, fragrance-free formula works solo or mixed into moisturizers and serums, making it easy to add targeted brightening and calming benefits into morning or evening routines without heaviness or oiliness.

How does this booster help fade discoloration and dark marks?

The 10% azelaic acid concentration works on the look of hyperpigmentation by evening skin tone and supporting cell turnover. Licorice extract helps brighten and soothe, so marks appear less noticeable over time with consistent use.

• 10% azelaic acid targets uneven pigmentation and post-acne spots.
• Licorice extract helps reduce the visual intensity of brown marks.
• Lightweight gel-cream promotes even delivery across the skin.

Can I use this product to control blemishes and smooth texture?

Yes—this booster includes salicylic acid, a beta-hydroxy exfoliant that helps clear pores and refine skin texture. When used regularly, it can reduce the look of future breakouts and create a smoother surface for makeup or other treatments.

• Salicylic acid gently exfoliates inside pores to address congestion.
• Azelaic acid supports reduction of redness and spot visibility.
• Non-comedogenic, oil-free finish suitable under makeup.

How should I add this booster into my daily skincare routine?

Apply a few drops alone to clean skin or mix with your moisturizer or serum for layered benefits. Use morning and/or evening; always follow daytime use with SPF to protect treated areas from UV-related discoloration.

• Use 1–2 drops per area or blend a few drops into a palm of moisturizer.
• Apply after cleanser and lightweight toners, before heavier creams.
• Pair daytime application with broad-spectrum SPF for best results.

Is this formula suitable for sensitive or combination skin?

The formulation is fragrance-free and oil-free, designed to deliver active ingredients without unnecessary irritation. Start with intermittent use if you have sensitive skin, then increase frequency as tolerated to minimize potential dryness or sensitivity.

• Fragrance-free to reduce irritation risk.
• Light, gel-cream texture suits combination and oily skin types.
• Patch-test first and introduce gradually for reactive skin.

Who this is for: Paula's Choice BOOST 10% Azelaic Acid Booster is aimed at anyone seeking to reduce the visible signs of past breakouts and hyperpigmentation while improving texture—especially those with combination, oily, or acne-prone skin who prefer lightweight, science-backed treatments. It also suits travelers and trial users who want a compact, potent option to add to existing regimens without fragrance or heavy oils.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Azelaic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Glycerine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Salicylic Acid, Adenosine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol