Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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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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    1.0
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    camenzind

    11 years ago

    This is the only Paula's Choice product I have used. I was excited to try out the brand and had been wanting to ditch the Stridex for a while and go for something without menthol. Unfortunately, I...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    makeupuser234

    11 years ago

    I've been using this for about 4 years now and I'll never stop using it. This is a desert island product for me, along with sunscreen. It's helped me improve my skin texture considerably, helped...

    About reviewer (110 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Biioniic

    11 years ago

    Wow. This product is so truly amazing. I have had blackheads and I have tried everything to eliminate them, such as expensive scrubs (Clinique, Clarins, YSL), natural scrubs (kyoku, St. Ives,...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Margobot

    11 years ago

    So far so good, I've been using Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant for a full week now and I already notice that my skin is more smooth and radiant. This review was originally...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

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    Lorel1

    11 years ago

    Too drying for my sensitive skin! My skin broke out, felt extremely irritated & my skin was dry & flaky. I initially used it every other night, but even this was too much for my skin. Will not use...

    About reviewer (179 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Fluffysealion

    11 years ago

    I have sensitive skin and cannot physically exfoliate because the tiny abrasions from physical exfoliants cause me to break out into hives (as the chemicals from skincare will more easily pass...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Faytje

    11 years ago

    Thanks to this I'm free of acne for the first time since I hit puberty (14 years ago). The only con of this product is the stickiness, but that goes away when I put on a moisturizer over it. I...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

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    firmieyaya26

    11 years ago

    This is an HG for me!! I apply this every morning. I don't use a cotton pad to apply this product. I pour a little into my hand and then rub it on to my face directly with my hand. I felt applying...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    leonaphantasia

    11 years ago

    This is the BHA exfoliant that I am currently using day and night and it is one of the products that has saved my skin. The purpose of BHA is to exfoliant the deeper parts of the skin and this...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

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    NSM1

    11 years ago

    This product does absolutely NOTHING to or for my skin. I really like her AHA but this is an absolute NO when it comes to "would I rebuy" Not sure how she could get one so right and the other so...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Pheebie

    11 years ago

    This product is absolutely amazing and a staple for me. I CANNOT be without it. I began using it several years ago and as s result, I have had incredibly blemish-free skin. I can't express how...

    About reviewer (377 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Other, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    babyjane14

    11 years ago

    This was my first venture with a BHA product and now that I use Paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti Redness Exfoliation Solution, I much prefer that over this one. This is great but too...

    About reviewer (161 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Relaxed, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Walko

    11 years ago

    I love this product.I'm not using this to get rid of blemishes or anything like that. It's just a good all round exfoliator.It has improved the texture of my skin, areas where I had redness.My skin...

    About reviewer (236 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairOther

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    basmah

    11 years ago

    I just noticed that I had posted my original review for this product in 2009 under the 2% lotion exfoliant. So here I would like to post my original review, followed by an update. Original...

    About reviewer (107 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    CamiWillians

    11 years ago

    I love this BHA. It doesn't cause me to break out (big requirement for liking a product), and it definitely helps to keep my skin clear. It's very important to use a very small amount, though,...

    About reviewer (115 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Vanessamucho

    11 years ago

    I have loved this for years. I have an oily t-zone with large pores and I hate to think what they would look like if I didn't use this product. It declogs and refines very well. It also causes no...

    About reviewer (100 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    CarlieJacobsLove

    11 years ago

    I love this stuff. Did take a bit of adjusting too. I tend to think of my skin as more problematic than it probably is so ordered the 2% instead of the 1% BHA. Also began using this in the...

    About reviewer (66 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Medium Brown

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    cankcank

    11 years ago

    It's not a miracle worker, but it's going okay! Will update review soon.

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    nusheng

    11 years ago

    I had serious outbreak after using this exfoliate for a month. In the initial stage I was not aware is this product that cause me such breakouts but after I stop using this exfoliate my outbreak...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    stylesnburberry

    11 years ago

    Move over Proactiv!!! I just bought this product two weeks ago and its my first Paula's Choice product. This product gave me one of the most quickest results in my skin product history! I bought it...

    About reviewer (59 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

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