AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic vs Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner
AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic scores 9.3/9.8 vs Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner at 8.5/9.8. AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic wins for hydration.
Head to head
A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic
Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner
Score comparison
AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
AESTURA WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
AESTURA WINSIngredient Transparency
Paula's Choice WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
13% overlapOnly in AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic
26 unique
Only in Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner
16 unique
Why AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic comes out ahead
Where AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.4 compared to Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner's 6.6. With Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Dipropylene Glycol in its top ingredients, AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic scores 6.1 here versus 4.6 for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic brings Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, and Asiaticoside as actives, while paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner relies on Salicylic Acid, Adenosine, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic gets the nod here with its 9.3 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Our verdict
AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic or Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner?
Based on ingredient analysis, AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic and Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic and Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.