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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    5.0
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    jjms574

    14 years ago

    I've been using this the last few years and it has worked so well to clear up my acne and smooth out my skin. Once applied to the skin, it disappears unlike the 2% gel formula. I'm really glad that...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    josiecat

    14 years ago

    I don't personally use the 2% BHA regularly because I find that it can be too drying for my skin (I use RAM.) I prefer the 1% lotion because it's milder for me. However, my 16 year old daughter...

    About reviewer (181 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    cbot1961

    14 years ago

    I loved this product before it was reformulated. It is now thick and slow to absorb. I really liked the silky light feel of the old formulation. Will not be repurchasing. This review was...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    jublitz

    14 years ago

    Used 2% BHA in liquid form for well over 5 weeks and was left disappointed...before I bought it I had slight acne on my chin and blackheads on my nose, hoping this would alleviate those problem...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    lipbalmaddicted

    14 years ago

    I've been using this BHA along with others paula's choice products for the past month. I say this is no miracle product but it definitely help with my oily skin. After using this 2-3 times, my skin...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    dharbo

    14 years ago

    So for me this is not the miracle blackhead remover that some have raved about. I am half way done with this product and have just as many bh's on my nose as when I started this. I still get...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    nemona7

    15 years ago

    This product has transformed my skin in a matter of weeks. I no longer break out nor have to rely on prescription products for acne. (I use it as a toner each morning and night after washing my...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    vanity68

    15 years ago

    This stuff rocks! Seriously makes my skin look so much better..I remember trying it a few years ago and didnt like it but now, i love it and even wear it under makeup...no dryness..great looking...

    About reviewer (376 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    minerva9

    15 years ago

    This liquid is good for those times when a lighter-duty exfoliator just isn't getting the job done -- it's slightly oily-feeling, so I apply it at night before going to bed, and wake up with nice,...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    hoehoehoe

    15 years ago

    1. I've suffered from Acne for 3 years. I bought the 8% AHA and loved it. Used it for 2 weeks and my skin was glowing, my marks faded in 2 weeks !! My skin was clear from acne ! 2. Decided to...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    lizard55

    15 years ago

    I can't believe I haven't reviewed this product sooner! I've been using Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid for about 3 years now. This is one of my staple product in my skin care routine. I absolutely...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

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    Gita1

    15 years ago

    Add me to the list of others disappointed with the reformulation of this product. I've used the original for years. It was a holy grail product. A silky light elegant moisturizer that smoothed the...

    About reviewer (95 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Caramel_Apples

    15 years ago

    As this is marketed as a daily exfoliator, I used it religiously at least once a day, always after cleansing. Now, a month later and about halfway through my first bottle, I would *not* recommend...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jadie6t

    15 years ago

    Luv this product to the max!! Its my holygrail as Im using it at night to get super smooth skin daily...it controls my skin breakout and make it more evenly toned..cannot use it on my neck though...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    mistermark

    15 years ago

    Though it did exfoliate my skin, I just found this formula too thick and pasty. It leaves a white film on the skin and is too heavy for someone with combination/oily skin. When I wore it under my...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    laurieahigh

    15 years ago

    I have senstive, reactive skin. I have used this product for the past few years. I do not see that it helps totally with acne or blackheads. It has helped with dermatitis flareups that I have had...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    rgu

    15 years ago

    I ordered some sample packets of this after I read some glowing reviews of it on MUA and thought that perhaps I'd been missing something in my skin care routine all this time as I didn't have any...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    Qgod

    15 years ago

    This is my second bottle now :-) it really help my acne a lot!! you don`t really need to put any moisturize after this, or under the makeup! (I never use cotton ball with it though, just put it...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ranianed

    15 years ago

    a staple in my skin care regime. i spray on cotton pad to apply and do not find it wasteful. depends i guess on how much you spray. wish spray nozzle was included in price but whatever. also do...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    thebeesknees

    15 years ago

    I use this BHA 2x/day and love it. My skin is so clear now, I use this with Acne.org's BP. I'm picky about skincare, and don't mind spending more for a product that works and doesn't irritate my...

    About reviewer (40 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

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