Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Paula's Choice

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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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    jcruz7

    12 years ago

    I generally have pretty clear skin but was having problems with a few stubborn blackheads on my nose and cheeks. After reading rave reviews, I purchased this product expecting at least an...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Coarse

    EyesBrown

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    onitacy

    12 years ago

    I prefer the previous formula which had less moisturizers. I imagine that is what's setting off some folks' breakouts. I have rosacea and hormonally challenged skin. One contributor to rosacea is a...

    About reviewer (171 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesHazel

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    ArevLusine

    12 years ago

    Absolute garbage. I bought this because of the hype, but it was one of the biggest waste of $20 I've ever spent. I used it nightly for a little less than a month. It clogged my pores and gave...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal

    HairBlack

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    4.0
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    outdoorsgal

    12 years ago

    Paula's Choice skin care products have come a long way since I first ordered from them a number of years ago. I decided to try the 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant to try and get rid of the blackheads on...

    About reviewer (681 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

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    Angeldoll

    12 years ago

    I have combo, sensitive, acne-prone, acne scarring/hyperpigmentation, blackheads. I am reviewing the 2% BHA LIQUID. This product is helping somewhat, I find using it twice a day is too much and...

    About reviewer (285 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesHazel

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    AintNobodyGotTimeForThat

    12 years ago

    I had very high hopes after hearing so much about the PC line. I've followed Paula for years and trust (most of) her opinions. I purchased the liquid version of this. Let's just say my very light...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    tatcuya114

    12 years ago

    Edit 2: After so many months of using her exfoliating products (I tried every one from the highest strength to the lowest), I finally concluded that they are just not for me. I broke out severely...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    princessplumjade

    12 years ago

    NOTE: My review refers to the BHA Liquid, not the Lotion. I have been using this product regularly for about 15 years. FYI: I am a Latina woman with very fair olive skin, sensitive, ...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    ocicat

    12 years ago

    This is a staple. I've been using the 2% BHA body lotion for many years- on face and body. This (face product) is less emollient than the body lotion, which is better for summer (I have combination...

    About reviewer (77 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

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    azaleadeez

    12 years ago

    This gave me even more breakouts, left my face looking shiny, didn't help minimize pores or blackheads either. Waste of money. This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting...

    About reviewer (74 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    CobraRose

    12 years ago

    I have very oily skin, and this is the only thing (including the PC 1% BHA) that's improved my clogged pores at all. I apply it with my fingers--twice a day on the T-zone, once a day on my cheeks....

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Rosiecg

    12 years ago

    WOW! This product is amazing. I have suffered from cystic acne for the past year (out of nowhere) and this has completely stopped it. Since using this product for the past 6 weeks I have...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    sullw

    12 years ago

    I have used Paula's AHA formulas off and on for a while and saw no difference in my skin. I have dry skin and I am 41 years old so I thought I needed to use AHA's for treatments and chemical...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    ilyana

    12 years ago

    I don't know how I could have lived without this stuff honestly. I have, for many years, tried to find a product that would get rid of the clogged pores/annoying bumps I have on my forehead and the...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    lizzea

    12 years ago

    I had been avoiding using this for a long time because I had tried the gel version about 5 years ago and hated how tacky it made my skin feel... I felt like I was wearing a mask that I couldn't...

    About reviewer (283 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    mgibbs

    12 years ago

    After using this only once my face has several red blotches that haven't gone away. I have an appointment with my dermo doctor this week and I hope he can fix this. I think many of these...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Arachne

    12 years ago

    After reading a few of Paula's books I decided to try her line. I really like this product. How often can one honestly say they've seen results within days? This product is one of the few where I...

    About reviewer (232 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    kokosboll

    12 years ago

    I've been using this for a few months now and the results have been quite good. I use it under my moisturizer, sometimes once, sometimes twice a day depending on the weather - I don't want this on...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    gkitten25

    12 years ago

    I've still not completely made my mind up about Paula's choice BHA liquid. I first purchased this to try and resolve some hormonal outbreaks I had been suffering from for about six months. This...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    aardvarkz

    12 years ago

    I am so happy I found this product. I have acne/clog prone skin and I've been using Acne.org's BP in the morning and Atralin at night, but my skin wasn't nearly as clear as I wanted it to be. I...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

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