BOOST 10% Azelaic Acid Booster Cream Gel Face Serum with Salicylic Acid, Oil-Free Skin Brightening Serum for Face, Fragrance-Free

I’ve been using this Paula’s Choice Azelaic Acid as part of my skincare routine for acne and dark spots, and I really like it. It has a lightweight gel-cream texture that absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave my skin greasy. I mainly use it to help with post-acne marks and redness, and with consistent use, my skin looks more even and smoother. It hasn’t caused strong irritation — just a slight tingling feeling that goes away quickly. I like that it also contains salicylic acid and licorice extract, which help target breakouts and gradually brighten the skin. ✔️ Lightweight texture ✔️ Not greasy ✔️ Helps with dark spots and redness ✔️ Good for acne-prone skin I recommend using it consistently and always with sunscreen.

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.

This WORKS on acne yall! My acne started to be gone within 1-2 days already. One of the best acne treatment creams I’ve ever had. The smell is not bad at all. The application is smooth and you don’t have to put too much on the acne spots at all. It’s lightweight and does NOT feel sticky.

This has been a game-changer for my skin! I started using it to help with redness, uneven texture, and occasional breakouts, and it’s worked beautifully. My skin feels calmer, smoother, and looks brighter overall. The formula is lightweight and absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy feel. I also like that it’s fragrance-free, so it doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. I use it a few times a week layered with my moisturizer, and I’ve noticed steady improvements without any irritation. It is a little pricey for the size, but because a small amount goes a long way, one tube lasts longer than expected. Definitely worth it if you’re dealing with redness or stubborn uneven spots!

After using this, I feel like my skin has become much more stable. I’ve already finished one bottle, and it feels really good. I’ll continue using it and would recommend it to friends who have sensitive, redness-prone skin and acne marks.

It’s so small. But it works.

I’ve been using Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster and I’m honestly impressed with the results. The texture is smooth and lightweight, and it blends easily into my skincare routine without feeling greasy or heavy. I have combination skin and struggle with uneven skin tone, dark spots, and occasional breakouts, and this product has helped a lot. After a couple weeks of consistent use, my skin looks brighter and more even, and my redness has noticeably reduced. It also helped calm down small bumps and acne marks without causing irritation. I like that it layers well under moisturizer and sunscreen and doesn’t pill. A little goes a long way, so the bottle lasts. I did start slowly (every other day) to avoid sensitivity, and that worked perfectly. Overall, this is a great product for anyone dealing with discoloration, redness, or acne-prone skin.

This review is for anyone who is dealing with the above! I've been using it for a week now and it has been a success. A little bit of backstory: Im 36, I've never had that much acne other than a break out here and there. I started noticing this comedonal, possibly hormonal, acne around my mouth and middle of my chin. It wasn't dermatitis. I use great skin care and gentle exfoliation on a daily basis, but it wasn't kicking the acne to the curb. I saw this and thought that it may be a good addition to my routine. Within two days, I noticed a lot of the hyperpigmentation had gone down. I'm writing this review a week out and all the little small bumps that I used to feel are almost gone. I'm really glad I spent the money. It is a little expensive but man it is worth it. First photo is six days ago. I know it's really hard to take photos of the small bumps that you constantly feel but I swear it really has diminished them.