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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    1.0
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    missy0202

    16 years ago

    I tried this product along with the skin balancing toner and cleanser. I liked those two products... but the 2%BHA liquid was not for me. I dont think my skin likes salicylic acid because my normal...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    skp

    16 years ago

    I am definitely a big fan of BHA, and have tried various iterations of the Paula's Choice line. Was looking for the most convenient formulation, loved the idea of a liquid which could be applied...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    geographer

    16 years ago

    I was hesitant at first because it is just so watery, but it is a "liquid" so I have been using it faithfully every night. It really helps me with my pore size, as well as any new pimples that...

    About reviewer (220 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    foxeskier

    16 years ago

    I bought this product after reading Paula's Beauty Bible and some reviews on forums. I believe this product has helped to clear up my skin after having suffered from clogged pores and adult acne...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily, Other

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jhadiq

    16 years ago

    I've been using PC's BHA and AHA products for years now, and will probably continue to do so forever. I generally switch off between some version of her BHA product and my regular nighttime...

    About reviewer (560 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    leira16

    16 years ago

    My skin profile: blackheads, red patches/scars all over, occasional pimples. My skin is completely smooth - all the acne is underneath the skin. I have been using this product for about a...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    sweetiegracie

    16 years ago

    best, best BEST exfoliator ever. it's a little more hydrating than the gel, which i use as well. acne marks are fading...i haven't used skincare that excites me this much in a while! update:...

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Cat1104

    17 years ago

    I've tried many products that contain BHA, thinking that the constant breakouts were a result of purging or pore-clogging ingredients. I finally decided to give this one a try since it has such...

    About reviewer (155 reviews)

    Age

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    b_u_t_girl

    17 years ago

    Thanks to the reviews here, especially the one by makeupwannabe on 9/18/2007 I decided to try this and I'm so glad I did. My acne problem is now gone. I don't need to use this now but a few times a...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    cinnabunny

    17 years ago

    I have mixed feelings on this product. I bought it because I read one of Paula's books and she made a very convincing argument that most BHA products on the market do not have the right pH to be...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    gingerrama

    17 years ago

    HG. This is the best product I have found for this particular case of late-onset cystic acne, on skin that's otherwise sensitive, irritable, physically thin, approximately normal and occasionally...

    About reviewer (442 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    ridemeBIGsheldon

    17 years ago

    I need to review this if only to state how amazing the CS is with PC products. About a week after getting my first bottle, I went to use it, and the plastic "squirt" top fell off while I was...

    About reviewer (69 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    kkrebs

    17 years ago

    Whoa - I thought I had already reviewed this. This is a review of the Liquid. Doh. I've been using this for over 5 years and it is a total HG. Sometimes I stray for ages and forget to use it,...

    About reviewer (180 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    yellowduckie

    17 years ago

    I use this when I get pimples, it's pretty effective. Although it's great for getting rid of pimples, please don't use this on your nose to get rid of blackheads because it won't. I've been using...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    ngr24195

    17 years ago

    Simply amazing! I have moderate acne, and I have tried almost EVERYTHING there is for acne, I even went to a dermatologist and nothing. I read a lot of great reviews about Paula's Choice BHA's,...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    VicklePickle

    17 years ago

    The thing with this is, it was so hard to get on my face without cotton balls (which I'd rather not use). And, it left me shiny and sticky feeling. Neutrogena's Stress Control 3 in 1 Hyrdating...

    About reviewer (111 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    phloxlombardi

    17 years ago

    This is by far the best sacylic acid product I've ever found. Most drugstore products I've tried are more of a lotion and leave a weird residue, which sometimes feels like it's clogging my pores...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Jocky80

    17 years ago

    This is the 2nd step in my new skincare routine. Oily skin and BHA goes hand in hand, so this is a must for me. I'm been using Clinique CL-mild for about 2 years, and now I thougt that it is time...

    About reviewer (266 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    Chantel2006

    17 years ago

    Ok...I have such mixed feelings about this product! I have tried using this stuff off and on for the past year and a half. I can use it for about a week (every other night) and my skin just...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    calanthe

    17 years ago

    I wasn't crazy about this product at first (not just because I had a problem with the packaging or price tag either). It's glycerin-based, so it's not like a pure salicylic acid toner. It's...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

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