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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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

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    5.0
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    AHK

    13 years ago

    I have been using this for over 5 (!) years and it is the best thing I have found for controlling my oily skin. I do find it leaves a bit of a sheen and I feel like there is already enough...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    lindsayloohoo

    13 years ago

    I will never be without this. Ever. HG. Background: I have normal/combo skin that tends slightly oily/slightly dry depending on the season. I am also acne-prone, but attribute this to a sort...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    jimsland

    13 years ago

    HG for me. I'm on at least my 6th bottle, and just reordered 4 more. I have normal yet acne prone skin with blackheads (especially on my nose). I use this at least once a day and wait a minimum...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    earok

    13 years ago

    Been using this product for about 2 years. Works great on my combination skin. It does bring up the redness in my fair complexion, so I only us at night. I'm also careful to not apply too much...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Zetaflickan

    13 years ago

    I used the liquid version for months and saw no improvement. Then SO tried it and swears it shrunk his pores. I haven't stared at them as much as he, but it did help with his blackheads, too. He...

    About reviewer (150 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesGray

    5.0
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    normy_normz

    13 years ago

    I really really love this product! I have always had really awful acne prone skin and whilst I have gotten my acne under control with a script for Epiduo moisturiser I have noticed that my skin is...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    amstoica

    13 years ago

    This is my first PC product, and my first 2% BHA product. I have used plenty of AHA products like Glycolic Acid which seems to have the opposite effect of what I'm looking for when it increases my...

    About reviewer (89 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Other, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    shazzar

    13 years ago

    I made the mistake of using a few samples of this after the Clear 2% Toner over the course of a few nights, not realising they are basically the same thing. This is a bit tackier and greasy though....

    About reviewer (156 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    dusice

    13 years ago

    This is the total best whitehead liquid ever! I was using a cleanser that didn't agree with my skin, and then put on a bit of this BHA liquid, and the next day, almost all of the whiteheads were...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    calzz

    13 years ago

    I think this is helping me prevent some acne when used in conjunction with the skin balancing toner and cleanser. The other BHA product I use is Olay daily renewal cream- since I have pretty oily...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Laski

    13 years ago

    I think this product helped me clear up my skin a bit. It´s not like it miraculously gave me an even and clear complexion, but while using it, my blemishes diminished, and it also seemed to turn...

    About reviewer (337 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    lolawants

    13 years ago

    Seems like this product either really works for you--or *really* doesn't! Sadly, it did not work for me. I applied it where I was having minor breakouts only to notice those areas were getting...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Mouldy

    13 years ago

    There are no words :') This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    cherrim

    13 years ago

    A staple in my routine. I have very dry skin and this is actually very moisturizing considering it is a BHA product! No reactions at all, except clean pores! Sinks into skin with just a little...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    cherrim

    13 years ago

    It works to keep my pores on my nose clean and clear, but it's a little too drying for the rest of my face. I prefer the lotions to the liquid. This review was originally written for Paula's...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Reservechic

    13 years ago

    I own this version as well as the gel one too. Both of them work very well at keeping my skin breakouts under control. The gel has a noticeable tackiness to it. Therefore, it does take longer to...

    About reviewer (972 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    BWB89

    13 years ago

    This is now a staple in my skin care regime! I used to have whiteheads, blackheads and clogged pores in my T zone but no more (well, as much as is possible given that I'm male). This has also...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    queijada

    13 years ago

    I'm acne-prone with clogged pores, and an NC25. Blemishes leave brown marks, so I do everything I can to keep my face clear! I wouldn't dream of going to bed without putting some of this on first....

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    nearlyperfection

    14 years ago

    Ok I've been using this product for about 2 weeks and i have to say i am really disappointed. this lotion is reformulated, it is so hard to apply that i have to rub it into my skin for about 1 min....

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    XanthBlu

    14 years ago

    I love this product definitly worth trying its amazing i look at my skin after cleansing and i have pinky spots on my forehead i go to bed with this product on with a moisturiser on top and in the...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesHazel

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