Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Paula's Choice

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3.9

1247 reviews
72%
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3.5/5
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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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    5.0
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    Bunnylopez

    10 years ago

    I've used this liquid for 6 months and my pores are indeed smaller. I had terribly large blackheads on and around my nose and have found if I purge them every two weeks the liquid will better...

    About reviewer (40 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    christinebuffighuntie

    10 years ago

    O M G let me just start by saying all of paulas products have broken me out, they are such low horrible quality. When i first tried this lotion it burned my skin, it gave me some horrible pimples,...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan

    HairGrey

    EyesViolet

    2.0
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    trickmaus

    10 years ago

    I am just one of those poor unfortunate souls that cannot use Paula's Choice products - they ruin my skin. I had been using a BHA before this for a long time, and it never broke me out...but I...

    About reviewer (100 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    jessmarie09

    10 years ago

    My skin does not react to salicylic acid very well, so I don't experience great results using this product. I feel some stinging when I use it, which I think is normal. And it does not dry out my...

    About reviewer (103 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    paine724

    10 years ago

    I love this product as a spot treatment for blemishes. With that said, as an exfoliator in general i don't particularly find this to be as good as an AHA based exfoliant This review was...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Tan

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    pillager13

    10 years ago

    I'm so happy that this product worked so many reviewers, but I'm less impressed with it. I got it as a sample with a Paula's Choice order, so maybe the formula is different? I've used it four...

    About reviewer (236 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    kristyb114

    10 years ago

    I cannot express how much I genuinely love this product. If I could recommend anything from the PC line it would be this product right here. Fair warning the first time you use it you'l hate the...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    liamtreats

    10 years ago

    This lotion keeps my skin clear and smooth. Definitely a must-have in my skin care armamentarium. I have dry, sensitive skin prone to eczema and this lotion had been effective and gentle. Highly...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    marquiseazzie

    10 years ago

    Love-of-my-life-HG. I first used Paula's BHA liquid years ago (in the white bottle - I was a PC early adopter), and credited it with the best skin of my life. For some reason I stopped using it...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    salina1

    10 years ago

    This is a good nightime exfoliant. I use this bha every night it with Resist antioxidant serum and then my own moisturiser. I can say its helping to keep my skin much clearer than before. I would...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    bailokaye

    10 years ago

    This has reduced my breakouts by at least 50%. I get a lot of whiteheads on my forehead and chin - it really helps my forehead but my chin, not so much. It has no smell, doesn't sting or burn,...

    About reviewer (275 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    DoctorMondo

    10 years ago

    I LOVE Paula's Choice skincare products. This exfoilient works miracles on the PK (chicken bumps) on my arms. I also use it on my face daily. It helps keep my blackheads at bay. Hooray! I...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    agibeault

    10 years ago

    Fantastic exfoliant (nighttime only). I use this in combination with the 2% body treatment, depending on if my skin feels dry or not. I squirt the liquid on my hand and rub on either my face or...

    About reviewer (248 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Magapurna

    10 years ago

    I've been using this product for 6 months and while I can't say that it made my skin "perfect" it definitely reduced the number of breakouts. I use it only at night as it does not absorb well and...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairGrey, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    bakal

    10 years ago

    2% Not strong enough to rid or eliminate blackheads but good step to add to routine if you don't have a toner/serum product already. I think this might be more beneficial for acneic skin for...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    nmaf23

    10 years ago

    I AM A PAULA' S CHOICE CONVERT NOW!!...I don't have troubled skin but I have had clogged bumpy pores on my nose as well as bumps around my eyebrows for the longest time and have tried every thing...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Dark

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    Eire1

    10 years ago

    I had the sample so this didn't get rid of my acne in one day but it didn't make it worse. This had a texture that felt like a gel at first, but upon uding it a second time it went on like a...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    ca_sent_beau

    10 years ago

    I have always had a bottle of this product for over a decade. This product works as promised: it does exfoliate both the surface of the skin and within the pores, it reduces bumps and leaves skin...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    Khyla

    10 years ago

    Here is my novel but please read if you have sensitive, acne, blackhead prone skin!! I have such sensitive, crazy blackhead, acne prone skin!!! I am 30 and have had great skin up until 2 years...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Medium Brown

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    yazmin77

    10 years ago

    A very excellent exfoliant that really improves skin. I have oily acne prone skin which gets clogged very easily, I initially tried samples of this I woke up the next morning with glowey, blemish...

    About reviewer (133 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

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