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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    5.0
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    amritamarino

    18 years ago

    I love this product, I recently tried this after not liking the 1% gel. The texture of this product is fabulous and light, whereas the gel was a biut moisturising and it left a slight shiny film on...

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    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

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    5.0
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    mnguyen34

    18 years ago

    I really love this product!! I have combination skin with LOTS of blackheads on my nose. Over the years I've had tons of facials and they were only able to extract a very small number of those...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

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    4.0
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    prettyr

    18 years ago

    The 2% BHA is a great product and really helps prevent acne and reduce redness. When I first purchased this product I loved it and even bought a second bottle. The first bottle worked great for me...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    sarathan

    18 years ago

    Love this stuff! I've been using this for about 3 weeks now and I can really tell a difference in my skin. The lare pores and blackheads on my nose are much less noticable and the large pores on...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    LyssyLew

    18 years ago

    I bought this with high hopes, and although I'm not disappointed, I'm not completely satisfied. I used this for a couple of weeks, and it really dried out my skin. I put this aside for a couple of...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    laurarae1976

    18 years ago

    I am a big fan of Paula Begoun, and go to her expertise now almost every time I want to venture outside of my normal product purchases or routine. I finally decided to try out some of the items in...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBlond

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    5.0
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    MakeUp4Fun

    18 years ago

    This does help unclog pores for a bit, but not as much as I would like it to be. It doesn't help with existing pimples though. This liquid makes my face shiny and plasticy, so I stopped using it...

    About reviewer (561 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    powerwoman

    18 years ago

    Although my skin is dry now, it used to be very oily when I was a teen. Consequently, I have of enlarged pores here and there that sometimes get plugged with blackheads. Also, as I've gotten older,...

    About reviewer (62 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairSilver, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    JChahboune

    18 years ago

    I use this when I'm getting a lot of blackheads on my nose and/or chin. I can see lots of improvement within four or five days of consistent use. Overall, I think it's a great product and don't...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

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    4.0
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    thebigtrout

    18 years ago

    It's decent. It's not the best thing I've ever used and I probably won't buy it again because it wasn't the solution to acne that I hoped it would be. Instead I'm using nature's cure which has...

    About reviewer (138 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    huka07

    18 years ago

    I purchased this because of the raves here...well, it made left and right side of my face and forehead breaking out for more....I thought it was purging..but it has been going on for weeks..I was...

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    bobalina

    18 years ago

    I have combo skin but my t-zone is really oily. My skin is very acne prone. I break out mainly around my mouth, jaw and checks, nose is covered in blackheads. I have been using 10% zaptzit bp...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    flamencovixen

    18 years ago

    I finally jumped on the BHA bandwagon. After a recent bout of break outs, I decided that I needed to try something different. I didn't want to use benzoyl peroxide anymore having read that it is...

    About reviewer (408 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

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    5.0
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    snoshier

    18 years ago

    WOW! This was a miracle for me. I had tried EVERYTHING. I have suffered with cystic acne since I was 12 (I am now 30). I have been using this since August and what a difference it has made. I...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

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    5.0
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    missysmom

    18 years ago

    My skin has been plagued with acne for as long as I can remember. Not the major kind, but just enough to be a constant presence. I've been happy with proactiv, but don't like the "have to join a...

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    helliemae

    18 years ago

    I've been using Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid for 2+ years, and it's worked very well to clear up my skin. I no longer need to use a prescription topical - this does the job. However, I just...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    LindzeeB

    18 years ago

    Runny awful stuff. I was not pleased with it and would not repurchase it. I'd rather buy Clean & Clear or Neutrogena. At least that stuff stays on where you put it. This review was originally...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    5.0
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    shiningstar1

    18 years ago

    This is a really good exfoliant. I use it every other night and it leaves my skin really soft and smooth. My chin is much less bumby when I use this. Blackheads on my nose are slowly going away...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

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    4.0
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    brend

    18 years ago

    One lippie off because of the packaging (I think I got a bottle with the old packaging where pouring out is required). I bought a small travel spray bottle and transferred a small amount, about...

    About reviewer (77 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    imtindome

    18 years ago

    Finally ordered some samples after reading the many reviews. Ordered the 2% BHA lotion and the 2% BHA liquid. While the lotion did work, I also found it clogged some of my pores which was not...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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