Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster vs The Ordinary Buffet

Where The Ordinary Buffet really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.4 compared to Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster's 6.1. Its formula features Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and Allantoin in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.7 here versus 6.9 for Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

The Ordinary Buffet brings Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and Allantoin as actives, while paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster relies on Azelaic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Adenosine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.