72%
would repurchase
3.5/5
package quality

price range

description

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

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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11 years ago

This has been a staple if mine for over 10 years. Love, love, love.

About reviewer (180 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlue



2.0
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11 years ago

I do like the fact that this comes in a clear liquid form that applies like water without leaving any residue. It does seem to have an impact on blackheads (I only apply this to my nose) but I am...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

PROS: My skin has never looked better. I had no idea about BHAs. I chose this particular formula (lotion) from Paula's Choice because I have very dry skin. There are many different BHA...

About reviewer (944 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


1.0
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11 years ago

**I found out I can't use Propylene Glycol, and possibly Butylene Glycol. It took a long time to figure out but that's the reason I can't use this product. I also am pretty sure chemical...

About reviewer (710 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairOther, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I have a lot of whiteheads on my chin and this product is perfect at removing them you just need to be patient as it takes a while but I would definitely recommend this product to anybody. There...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


1.0
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11 years ago

I have normal to oily skin and only ever had/have minor monthly breakouts but wanted to give this a go for stubborn blackheads etc. After 2nd use, I began to break out but after reading other...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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11 years ago

I love this, I use it after Paulas choice cleanser and toner. I apply it on a cotton circle thingy, and wipe all over my face and chest and let it dry. Then I apply my treatment and moisturizer...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Other, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

I use this almost nightly and have been doing so for about ten years for my adult acne and large pores. It's gentle but does something at the same time- pimples always get smaller. Recently I made...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age

SkinAcne-prone, Other

HairBrown

EyesBrown


2.0
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11 years ago

I absolutely love Paula's Choice 8% AHA exfoliant and the weekly treatment. So I decided to buy the 2% as well as a day treatment. But I am extremely disappointed! I have tried this products three...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I don't normally review products, but after these last few weeks, I've decided that I absolutely have to share my experience with this product (the 2% BHA Liquid) so others can get the same amazing...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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11 years ago

Within the second week of using this product I broke out worst than I ever had with red cystic pimples on my forehead, nose, jaw line and upper lip. I wanted to believe it was skin purging that...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I love this stuff! I have rough, oily skin with large pores on my cheeks and this has drastically changed my skin texture. This is noticeably fading the hyperpigmentation I have from old acne...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBlack


4.0
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11 years ago

I have oily/combo, very acne prone skin. I use the 2% BHA Liquid. This isn't for everyone. If you don't fight acne and have pretty clear skin, I would try something a lot more mild- maybe the...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

**I found out I can't use Propylene Glycol, and possibly Butylene Glycol. It took a long time to figure out but that's the reason I can't use this product. I also am pretty sure chemical...

About reviewer (710 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairOther, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I really like this product! After buying samples from the PC website, I decided to go with the complete (minus the cleanser) RESIST line, which I love, but I felt I needed a little bit of 'extra'...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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11 years ago

PROS: My skin has never looked better. I had no idea about BHAs. I chose this particular formula (lotion) from Paula's Choice because I have very dry skin. There are many different BHA...

About reviewer (944 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

This stuff is amazing...totally transformed my skin!!! This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant

About reviewer (57 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

My review is for BHA liquid. I received a full size bottle of this as a GWP when I bought some Resist toner and the weekly resurfacing treatment (great stuff too). This is basically salicylic...

About reviewer (182 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

So I went on a Paula's Choice sample buying spree and I'm slowly making my way through the haul. These are just first impressions, will update my reviews (and my lippies) as time goes on. This...

About reviewer (173 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

I hardly write reviews on here, but I felt compelled to share my experience with this amazing product. For reference, I use Retin-A every third night, have VERY clog prone skin that sometimes get...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen