Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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3.9

1247 reviews
72%
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A unique leave-on formula that’s gentle enough for daily use on all skin types. Exfoliates dead skin cells while clearing pores for a more even, radiant tone, plus visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles to reveal remarkably smoother, younger-looking skin. This exfoliant has an optimal pH range of 3.2–3.8.

ingredients

Water⁠, Methylpropanediol⁠, Butylene Glycol⁠, Salicylic Acid⁠, Polysorbate 20⁠, Camellia Oleifera⁠, Sodium Hydroxide⁠, Tetrasodium EDTA⁠

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    1.0
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    beachesatnormandy

    9 years ago

    I use the BHA Liquid 2% twice a day, but recently ran out and forgot to reorder. I figured I would use one of the BHA Lotion 2% samples that I recieved in my last order to hold me over until my...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    SmashAllThings

    9 years ago

    I really prefer this one over the liquid version (which is sticky and gross). This lotion is so nice and gets absorbed into the skin really quickly. My skin looks more delicate and soft if that...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    floralux

    9 years ago

    GODSEND. - is helping to heal active acne and leftover hyper pigmentation from previous breakouts - no reason to use a manual exfoliant since this works beyond what a traditional exfoliant can...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairRed, Curly, Coarse

    EyesGray

    5.0
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    alesdux

    9 years ago

    wow, what an amzing product. It reduces my adult acne, makes my skin beautiful. I started using it in summer because it is extremely lightweight and doesn't make my skin greasy. But used it...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    aleksandrapajak

    9 years ago

    After battling acne for over 13 years (I'm 28) I have finnaly found something that is my holy grail product for clearing up spots, blackheads and diminishing enlarged pores. First of all I have...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    lykkekat

    9 years ago

    Just swapped my regular 2% BHA liquid exfoliant for this. I'm currently using a epiduo treatment (have been for 6 months now) - the epiduo have done wonders for my cysts, but i still get those more...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    emilybemilyy

    9 years ago

    So basically I'm using the 1% BHA gel, 2% gel, and 2% liquid all interchangeably. I definitely believe that the liquid version is the best out of all. I do not know why, considering it's the same...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    majahanford

    9 years ago

    I love that this lotion really sinks into my skin! The lotion is white and creamy and white on the skin in the beginning and I gently rub into my skin until it's sunken in completely. It's not...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    Mrs_Pooky

    9 years ago

    I really wanted this product to work for me. I spot tested it on my clog prone chin for a couple of weeks. What I didn't notice creeping up on me was the fact that seemingly every pore on my chin...

    About reviewer (107 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    beck57s

    9 years ago

    I have found this to be the most effective non-prescription product I have ever tried for fighting my adult/hormonal acne. After about a month of using this exfoliant, my skin looks better than it...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    SC0503

    9 years ago

    It works wonders with my adult acne, but I would switch to a spot treatment after finishing this bottle. The formula is quite capable of removing oil completely from face, and the effect lasts...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    donnatd

    9 years ago

    This is the best product in the world.... for it's purpose. Nothing I've ever used is as effective as this product. It does what it claims: gently exfoliate (without irritation!) to diminish...

    About reviewer (166 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    blondie2cute

    9 years ago

    Ouchi! Broke me out in painful cysts. i thought this was supposed to help my acne.. yikes. This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant

    About reviewer (83 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    RiverBlossoms

    9 years ago

    My normally clear skin began to break out terribly during a stressful situation a few months ago. I had acne on my chin and all down the front of my neck that just wouldn't go away. After months of...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    hiswe

    9 years ago

    Love this product! I suffer for having bumps very easily and this help me to have them under control. My skin is so soft and even... I will update if something changes. This review was originally...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Relaxed, Fine

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    aimeeestfancy

    9 years ago

    this has caused cystic acne for me, past the point of purging, will not repurchase

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Nitala

    9 years ago

    I didn't have much of acne problem until I moved to a new city for a job. My skin had freaked out and I got breakouts where I never had pimples before. This BHA has been amazing at keeping the...

    About reviewer (90 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Hannaball

    9 years ago

    This is so good, the only product that truly helps clear up my acne-prone face. I just repurchased, the last bottle lasted over a year and I use it about 3-4 times a week (sometimes more). I love it!

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    KatieKindle

    9 years ago

    I love this product. Over the past year my skin started changing. I was getting a lot more discolouration and hormonal pimples. The uneven skin tone was the most obvious change. This product has...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Aowens1493

    9 years ago

    I got a sample of this in my monthly birch box. I've been using it for about a week now and so far so good! It absorbs fast, which I like. I just dab it on with a cotton ball, let it dry, and then...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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