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Paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution scores 7.4/9.8 and SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Cotton Pads scores 7.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
10 unique
7 in common
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These two exfoliants take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution scores 7.0 here versus 6.6 for SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Cotton Pads. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Cotton Pads brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Madecassoside as actives, while paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution relies on Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution is better if you have
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Cotton Pads is better if you have
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Cotton Pads gets the nod here with its 7.6 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Cotton Pads scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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