Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads

The Ordinary

Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

Paula's Choice

2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads

A chemical exfoliant built around Azelaic acid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A chemical exfoliant built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for controlling oil and refining pores.

Chemical exfoliant
Chemical exfoliant
17 ingredients
8 ingredients

Brand price

USD 10.98 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 16.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 60

  • Azelaic acid1

    Works on acne, redness and pigmentation at once.

    Azelaic Acid

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Polysorbate 20

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