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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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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    aladie

    16 years ago

    I love this stuff! My HG for any pimples or zits that crop up. I just put some of this on a Q tip and hold it on the problem areas for a few seconds. By morning they are smaller and less...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    aladie

    16 years ago

    Love it! Calms any irratition and hydrates my skin, yet somehow powerful enough to unclog pores. How does she do it? This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2%...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    meliskimee

    16 years ago

    $17.95 + s&h for 4oz. from cosmeticscop.com Ingredients: Water, Methylpropanediol (slip agent/penetration enhancer), Salicylic Acid(beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea)...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    shinkley

    16 years ago

    Great for my oily / combo skin. I've been using this for several years, just switched from the liquid to the lotion, just because it seems easier to put on. This review was originally written for...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    anabanana1

    16 years ago

    Just a great BHA product. Makes skin smooth and healthy; this isn't something that could fight acne or any other serious skin problem alone, but I think it would complement any skin regimine and...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    PllwFghtChmpn

    16 years ago

    I'm a big fan of Paula's products, and this is no exception. I use this regularly after cleansing morning and night with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser. When my skin's on a dry streak, I switch from...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    PllwFghtChmpn

    16 years ago

    I'm a big fan of Paula's products. I use this morning and night after cleansing with Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. When my skin is on a dry streak, I turn to this product instead of my usual...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    courtney1982

    16 years ago

    I have been using this product for a few weeks already and my skin has never been worse! :( I have tons of little stubborn white heads now that i never had before. BUUUT, Im just wondering if...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    geographer

    16 years ago

    Like a previous reviewer, this lotion was too heavy for me. I started off w/the 1% gel and it worked for a while, but then it seemed it wasn't strong enough. This stuff felt too greasy on me, so...

    About reviewer (220 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

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    RayvnNA

    16 years ago

    I really wanted to love this product. I like Paula's Choice stuff and was really looking forward to trying the BHA 2% Liquid out. Well, it did absolutely nothing for me. It wasn't particularly...

    About reviewer (220 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Christyshe

    16 years ago

    Been using PC's 2% BHA more than 6 months already. I definitly see dramatic improvement on my skin! Pores are less visible, even out skin-toned, blackheads & whiteheads are lesser but still exist...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    callmecordelia

    16 years ago

    At this point I'm pretty sure it's going to take a prescription to budge my blackheads, but this helps to make them a little less awful, which is more than I can say for most products. It does...

    About reviewer (250 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    dogsinfl

    16 years ago

    The BHA lotion was too heavy for my oily skin (that was the only choice ‘back then’). The 2% liquid is lighter than the lotion but sort of slimy. I prefer the BHA gel instead, it's cool and...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    dogsinfl

    16 years ago

    The BHA lotion was too heavy for my oily skin (that’s all there was ‘back then’), and I can’t wait to use this liquid up (much better than the lotion but sort of slimy) and purchase the 2% BHA Gel...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    babykitten9

    16 years ago

    I remember buying this product years ago and being extremely unhappy with it - like it happened to lots of other reviewers it initially broke me out and it was bad enough for me to stop using it...

    About reviewer (269 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    agl112

    16 years ago

    This BHA version turned my skin around too, from really bad breakouts to smooth even skin. You have to use it consistently and wait for it to exfoliate all of the bad skin first to get to the...

    About reviewer (178 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    PinkHydrangea

    16 years ago

    I love it, great results. Much better texture than the BHA gel. The lotion absorbs into skin fully and really calms my skin irritation and prevents breakouts. I still have a few stubborn clogged...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    joeykeen

    16 years ago

    Didn't find this irritating, and it was an adequate moisturizer for my skin, but it did absolutely nothing to unclog my pores or improve my skin's texture. This review was originally written...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    AnnieRocco

    16 years ago

    i tried the gel but not really a supporter of it as it feels really really sticky and does nothing to my skin for 2 weeks. i didnt use this liquid long enough to see results as i got pregnant soon...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    AKmedic

    16 years ago

    I love Paula's Choice BHA!!! This stuff makes my skin glow, kills blemishes, the whole nine yards. It helps fade old acne spots and smooths the overall appearance of my complexion. I stopped using...

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

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