Is it worth it?

Salicylic Acid 12% Urea Cream vs Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster

Cheaper
GenericSalicylic Acid 12% Urea CreamTreatment
$9.991.7 oz · $5.88/oz
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Pricier
Paula's Choice10% Azelaic Acid BoosterTreatment
$42.001.7 oz · $24.71/oz
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The verdict

Paying $32.01 more for Paula's Choice buys you azelaic acid.

Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster adds azelaic acid (strong evidence) that Salicylic Acid 12% Urea Cream doesn't have. On consumer consensus, Salicylic Acid 12% Urea Cream holds 4.0★ across 1,200 reviews vs Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster's 4.5★ across 7,200 reviews. The extra $32.01 for Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster is defensible for the added azelaic acid and stronger reviews.

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