Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Paula's Choice

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3.9

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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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    lookinlovely

    19 years ago

    So far I've really liked this 2% BHA liquid. I had been having some problems with whiteheads and this has seemed to do the trick. I use it twice a day and it hasn't made my face too dry and I...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    luloo

    19 years ago

    Eh! I'm not impressed. No clogged pores or breakouts from it, but you'll be surprised that this actually has a greasy consistency to it. Aspirin Toner is much better. Also, Paula's Choice charged...

    About reviewer (367 reviews)

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    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    Wnd1967

    19 years ago

    I used to hate my skin. I have very sensitive, oily, flaky skin that breaks out. Well, had really, until I started using this. I honestly don't know what I would do without this. I've used it...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    5.0
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    noposting

    19 years ago

    I don't know when my skin has looked as good as it has since I started using this. I have had a really bad problem with clogged pores for the past 15 years and this seems to help with this and...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

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    SkinAcne-prone

    HairRed

    EyesHazel

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    Savannah2004

    19 years ago

    didn't work at all....even made my face oiler I thought. This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    gurululu

    19 years ago

    I have used an 8% glycolic for 4 years and have been pleased. Unfortunately, it stopped working for me. I guess I've reached that "haystack" limit. I attempted a series of microdermabrasion,...

    About reviewer (159 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

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    KarenMixa

    19 years ago

    Hmmm..I have to say that I used a whole bottle of this, and really it did nothing. I am not ready to give up on it--believe it or not. I use it 2X a day and I had no purging, no peeling, and no...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

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    KarenMixa

    19 years ago

    I only used up 2 samples of this. I ran out of the 2% liquid & had the lotion in my stash of samples. I used it for just over 2 weeks and I feel that its formula caused breakout. I don't believe...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

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    Savannah2004

    19 years ago

    Didn't live up to the claims. Still broke out though it was a great exfoliator. This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    405E

    19 years ago

    This 2% BHA liquid helps me say good bye to my oily, acne-prone skin, which pretty much bothers me for almost a decade!! I tried 2% BHA lotion at the beginning, but it seems dried out my skin and...

    About reviewer (67 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry

    HairBrown

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    mere1

    19 years ago

    Paula's liquid BHA solution has been a lifesaver for me! I have combo skin that's prone to hormonal breakouts and clogged pores; this product has vastly improved the texture of my skin by lessening...

    About reviewer (117 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

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    5.0
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    redhedgrl

    19 years ago

    I love this stuff. Will not be without it. I tried it after reading tons of positive reviews about it on a makeup message board. Many women had commented it was great at dissolving blackheads,...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairRed, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    junior70

    19 years ago

    MY ABSOLUTE HG of all HGs! Sorry, but I cannot express how much I love this stuff. I seem to have more problems with blackheads and breakouts in my 30s than I did in my teens. I was about to...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    cellogal

    19 years ago

    I didn't like this much. I love the concept behind BHA, but I don't think thsi works for me. I bought it in hopes of removing blackheads, but after using almost the whole bottle, the blackheads...

    About reviewer (70 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Janice7920

    19 years ago

    Love it - I'm 43 with normal/dry skin and have always had blackheads on my nose and in the cheek area just off the side of my nose. I've also had those weird little white bumps that just sit there...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    jbcindy

    19 years ago

    Can't live without it. It helps with blackheads and overall skin conditions. I am oily and this stuff really makes a difference. No fragrance and seems to be very concentrated. Alternate with AHA...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    JEvon

    19 years ago

    I have been using this for 4 days only at night and I'm going to have to cut back because my face in certain areas is really drying out. The skin is flaking and the texture feels rough. I think...

    About reviewer (168 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ruthieb

    19 years ago

    My #1 HG product for keeping clear skin! Absolutely the best...the one product I cannot do without!!! This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairOther

    EyesGreen

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    agingfast

    19 years ago

    Go slowly with this if you haven't been using a BHA, retinol or prescription product. I've been using a strong OTC retinol product for 9 months now, and saw nice improvement in my skin's texture -...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    donnababe

    19 years ago

    I've been using PC's 2% BHA lotion for about three years. It softens them so they are easier to express. I also seem to have fewer and they don't tend to get so impacted as they somethime did....

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairSilver, Other, Fine

    EyesBrown

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