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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    1.0
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    emge27

    14 years ago

    This improved my skin pretty fast for about one week, it got smoother and clearer. Unfurtunately after that I got a very unusual breakout like I've never had one before in years with lots of tiny...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    LadyValea

    14 years ago

    I love this stuff!! I have normal to dry skin and I use this liquid with the shieido cotton rounds at night after cleansing! feels tingly and improves the texture of my skin!! Love it!! This...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    jlualwayyz

    14 years ago

    I use this after i cleanse my face at night time. I've found that this makes my skin very dry with continuous use. Since i am acne prone I use benzoyl peroxide, so on the days i use benzoyl...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    emmgill

    14 years ago

    I love this lotion! It is one of the more 'thicker' lotions that I've tried, but it absorbs into the skin so well and leaves a semi-matte finish. In the past I have tried all of Paula's BHA...

    About reviewer (312 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    janet1028

    14 years ago

    Paula says on her website that BHA products are good for rosacea. I started with the 1% which didn't do much of anything then graduated to this and after six weeks, I'm giving it up. All that is...

    About reviewer (426 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    devilgurl

    14 years ago

    I loooove this product! I bought it during the anniversary sale with free shipping, since I live in Canada and it's such a pain to order PC products otherwise. This has seriously transformed my...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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    busyscmom

    14 years ago

    For the first few weeks after I started using this product it worked really well for me. But after that within couple of hours after use my skin would feel very uncomfortable...verrry tight and...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    whm167

    14 years ago

    Amazing. I never thought my skin could look like this again (ie.. when i was 12, before i hit adolescence with oily, clogged skin and large pores!). Well, i still have all of those but it has been...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    xxSugarComaxx

    14 years ago

    Absolutely LOVE this product! It has transformed my skin so completely, I look like a different person! It has almost stopped my breakouts and my skin is the softest it's ever been! I've already...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    mayasusanti

    14 years ago

    I tried the sample size before bought the original size.I found its more liquid w sample n quite like it as its absorb easily to the skin.but its not w the bottle one.its thicker n heavier and take...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    patriciaarce

    14 years ago

    I have been using Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid for a few weeks now and my skin is LOVING it! My face has never been this smooth or soft. I have been struggling with extreme combo skin (oily on...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    MUgirl10

    14 years ago

    I love this product. It keeps my skin clear. Since I started using it five years ago, it has kept my acne at a minimum. This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    enzyme1

    14 years ago

    I paid $28 aus for this, but it didnt really do anything at all. It felt sticky upon application and so i only put it on at night, It never burned or irritated but even after using it until it...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    broadbent2001

    14 years ago

    A fantastic product!!! I can only rave about it. It has made my skin balanced, less oily, smooth and clear. What else can you possible ask for? Paula's products are truly most effective when used...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily

    HairSilver

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    korres

    14 years ago

    This product has been a huge help for my cystic acne. As Paula Begoun describes on her web site, cystic acne occurs when oil glands become full of sebum that can't escape through the pores; they...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    Fibergash6

    14 years ago

    I don't know why but this takes forever for my skin to absorb. And there's always a white sheen that I have to work extra hard to dissolve on my skin. I got a dew samples of the 2 percent gel and...

    About reviewer (147 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Other

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    faireyfantom

    14 years ago

    EDIT-10.11.10-I recently tried this again and it just burned my face. Unfortunately, I just returned every thing I just purchased from PC because I could not find one single product that did not...

    About reviewer (284 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    skibunny

    14 years ago

    I use this product to clear my clogged pores. It eventually smooths out pores, but it takes a long time. It would take weeks before I'd notice the difference. I would only use a small amount of...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    agibeault

    14 years ago

    I like this because it doesn't sting my eczema at all. What I don't like is the consistency...apparently they changed the formula (I didnt try the old formula) and now it is very hard to rub...

    About reviewer (248 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    bristow

    14 years ago

    I've been struggling with the most stubborn blackheads since I first started getting acne. Absolutely nothing has worked on them, except this product. But not only does it clear my blackheads, it...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

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