Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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3.9

1247 reviews
72%
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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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    DGentile

    19 years ago

    This product is wonderful. After cleansing my face, I apply it with a cotton ball, wait one minute for it to dry, and then use whatever other products on top of that (moisturizer, sunscreen,...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

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    karen25

    19 years ago

    Tried the 2% and the 1%--both of them did absolutely nothing for me. The BHA is supposed to be an anti-inflamatory, but both products just aggravated my rosacea and made my pores appear...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    kc_sunshine1

    19 years ago

    I have a love/hate relationship with this stuff. It burned the crap out of my face, however it cleared up several stubborn clogged pores on my back rather quickly. I am referring to the 2% liquid...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    CatieG

    19 years ago

    I have been using this for over a month now - applying it in the morning before my sunscreen and makeup, and sometimes at night before tazorac. I have noticed a major improvement in my skin. Far...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    5.0
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    heyannette

    19 years ago

    DESCRIPTION OF ME ~ Light yellowy/olive complexion with a tendency to get redness on my cheeks and around my nose. MAC C2/NC25. Large pores, oily and prone to blackheads and occasional acne. I...

    About reviewer (107 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

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    heyannette

    19 years ago

    DESCRIPTION OF ME ~ Light yellowy/olive complexion with a tendency to get redness on my cheeks and around my nose. MAC C2/NC25. Large pores, oily and prone to blackheads and occasional acne. I...

    About reviewer (107 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    DaMaBe324

    19 years ago

    This is the only skin care line that works for me and my husband. We are both combo skin and the older we get the worse our skin has been - until we gound Paulas choice. This product I cannot live...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

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    edlnet

    19 years ago

    This was a bust for me - the lotion formulation caused me breakouts. Luckily, more recently I've had great success Paula's newer Beta-Hydroxy gel formulas. This review was originally written for...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    edlnet

    19 years ago

    This worked for me to improve my skin somewhat but it also had drawbacks - it was kindof irratating - so I could only use it a few times a week and the formula was sortof oily feeling on my skin....

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    xiaoxiao72

    19 years ago

    I use it with 8% AHA. My skin feels very soft and looks clear. Great products from Paula. This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

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    5.0
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    katmish

    19 years ago

    I switched from Paula's 2% lotion to this and like it much better. It's not what I'd call a miracle product but really does help clear up blackheads and pimples. It feels sticky when I first put...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

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    katmish

    19 years ago

    For some reason, this made me break out with cystic acne, which is very rare for me. I exchanged it for the 2% BHA liquid and that solved the problem, so it must have been one of the other...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

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    5.0
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    DebbieB43

    19 years ago

    Love this for keeping my normal/dry skin..perfectly clear, smooth and tight,I don't really have a pore problem,or an acne problem...love this primarily for the exfoliation. I alternate with this...

    About reviewer (147 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Other, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    kensington

    19 years ago

    overall very good. for the amount you get its actually not too overpriced considering what you can pay for high end products of this size. I think packaging could be improved for this liquid with a...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    nuyoricandancer

    19 years ago

    The story of my skin...when i was younger (14-21) my skin was perfect! I could put Vaseline on my face and never break out. Then my early 20's hit...and i moved to Los Angeles (where the air/water...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    radiocure11

    19 years ago

    The best salicylic acid product I've ever bought. It's light, non-drying (on my slightly oily skin) and helps reduce and slow down blackhead formation. It seems to work best for me when I use it...

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

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    5.0
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    annie912

    19 years ago

    This is my holy grail product for taking care of my normal/oily skin. If only I had this in high school! The articles on Paula's website have taught me so much about caring for my skin and...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

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    4.0
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    katarina124

    19 years ago

    This is a very effective product to combat acne and blackheads, I am on retin-a and I find it is also very good for getting rid of the flaky skin associated with retin-a. However, the reason I took...

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    karinatwork

    19 years ago

    I have bought this product a couple of times and returned it, just to buy it one more time in the end. On my search of the HG of BHA treatments, this was my last resort, and for whatever reason,...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    northbynw

    19 years ago

    I absolutely love this product, and would be giving it 5's all around, except that the packaging for the liquid is awful!! I find that the inner seal pops out early on, which then leads to major...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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