Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Paula's Choice

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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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    4.0
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    hesperus

    15 years ago

    This product does make my skin smoother, but it doesn't manage by itself to keep my acne under control. For that I need to use a 5-10% AHA product. On the bright side, this doesn't dry out my skin...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    MaggieBen

    15 years ago

    Another HG from Paula for me... this along with some other of her products has given me the skin I always wanted... I alternate nights with this, prescription Retin A, and Paula's AHA gel... and my...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ThisIsEmilyKate

    15 years ago

    This is my staple exfoliant, I am almost never without it. If I stop using it for a couple days (like if I forgot to order some from the Paula's Choice website) I start to really notice pores...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    BondGirl073

    15 years ago

    I have two formulations of this product (both the liquid and the gel). I initially bought the liquid for my teenage son who was dealing with blackheads/acne. (Which with regular use [2x daily...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Banjos

    15 years ago

    Did not help with blackheads or whiteheads at all (long-term use). However, is good for removing the flakes caused by Rx tretinoin. I am sorry to hear Paula is going up on her prices and cutting...

    About reviewer (311 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    ellenchristine

    15 years ago

    I wil continue to buy this product again and again and again. I've used it for several months and it has done wonders for my skin. I won't ever stray from this product. If you put this on a zit...

    About reviewer (59 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

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    LindseyZ

    15 years ago

    I was hoping this product would take care of the blackheads on my nose, but it had no effect. I suffered no adverse reactions and Paula's Choice has a good return policy, so no damage has been...

    About reviewer (83 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Natouhma

    15 years ago

    This product was a complete let down for me. After seeing all the rave reviews, I purchased it and it has been two months since I have been using it. I am biracial with very oily skin and moderate...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Kinky, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    jenniferjanson

    15 years ago

    To those who have blackheads, this product isn't going to help. I used this product for many, many years in the hopes that one day it would do something about my blackheads. It did nothing. I...

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    bella16

    15 years ago

    I've used both Paula's BHA 2% liquid and BHA 2% lotion, and agree with the previous reviewer that the lotion somehow seems more effective. The lotion, in particular, is a pretty decent product. ...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    kimorris

    15 years ago

    This exfoliated only a little. I didn't think it was as effective as the 2% BHA lotion. Maybe because it's a liquid and so it doesn't get to sit on the skin and penetrate it as much?? Not sure. ...

    About reviewer (256 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Kinky, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    rsflutterby

    15 years ago

    I love it! It's the Holy Grail of Beta Hydroxy Acid products. (Some people may need to try a 1% BHA concentration first, though!) This product is a skin care staple for me, though sometimes I use...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    sblee

    15 years ago

    The bottom line is- this stuff works. It will exfoliate and purge your skin of blackheads and other nasties. It is the best salicyclic acid product I have ever used. It seems expensive but you get...

    About reviewer (112 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Mollybad

    15 years ago

    Price increase warning: Paula's Choice has significantly raised the prices of its product samples while SIGNIFICANTLY reducing their size. If you're thinking about taking these with you on a trip,...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    Mollybad

    15 years ago

    Price increase warning: Paula's Choice has significantly raised the prices of its product samples while SIGNIFICANTLY reducing their size. If you're thinking about taking these with you on a trip,...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    smartie26

    15 years ago

    The only reason that I can see this product loosing lippies is for the price, and for the packaging, but for the effectiveness, no way. This product has been the reason that my skin is as clear as...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    coriforia

    15 years ago

    This truly is a liquid, like water, maybe even MORE liquidy! You can't put some on your fingertips because it will go everywhere, you have to use either a cottonball or cotton pad. I really wanted...

    About reviewer (140 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    keroka

    15 years ago

    The first time I tried this product was last year, in winter. It was OK but I thought it was nothing special. I used it only 2-3 times a week because I was afraid that it would dry out my skin or...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    missusmona

    15 years ago

    after having perfect skin in my teens and feeling pretty lucky i developed a lot of black heads and milia on my forehead and cheeks in university to the point where my skin had done a backflip, to...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    jenna26

    15 years ago

    I have sensitive skin and was using this every night before bed after cleansing for about a month. I would use a pea size amount in my T-zone where I have congestion. I figured I would go through a...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesBlue

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