Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Paula's Choice

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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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    4.0
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    lishka

    20 years ago

    I have dry, sensitive skin with blackheads on my nose and the occasional breakout. I use this a few times a week, especially if I see a zit coming on. It stops the formation of the zit, so I never...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    5.0
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    mahirsch

    20 years ago

    I love this stuff. It helps with the breakouts and does not irritate my senstive skin. This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBlond

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    5.0
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    Pamann

    20 years ago

    This is the most perfect product I've ever used for spot treating and preventing blemishes. It's in the optimal PH range for penetration/effectivenes(3.2) with the preferred range being between...

    About reviewer (151 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    405E

    20 years ago

    Probably I am on retinol, L-sorbic C serum treatment, combine with 2% BHA solution AND lotion is simply too much. I will say solution itself is potent enough ( cut off oil like nobody's business,...

    About reviewer (67 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry

    HairBrown

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    nightbird84

    20 years ago

    I don't know, am not impressed with PC's products. I got this, the Skin Bal Cleanser and a moisturizer for dry skin and honestly my skin looks horrible. I have very very dry skin but my problem is...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry

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    5.0
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    AngelZoe

    20 years ago

    I am on my third bottle. I have had oily skin most of my life, but at 48, I want my pores unblocked without harshness and alcohol. This actually made my skin feel moisturized!!!! I was told...

    About reviewer (306 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry

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    3.0
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    bdancelady

    20 years ago

    I love Paula's Choice products. But whoooa this was way to harsh for my combo/acne prone skin. It stung quite a bit and made me have more breakouts than normal. I know it would be great for...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    KerryGold

    20 years ago

    I use the solution, which I spray onto my fingers (two squirts) for my entire face. I'm in my late 40s with combination skin and use this every morning after cleansing. Its texture is very light,...

    About reviewer (200 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Medium, Cool

    HairGrey, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    iaprilab

    20 years ago

    Love this product! The gel was too drying for me,but this is perfecy and leaves my skin so smooth! This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

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    5.0
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    surfgal626

    20 years ago

    I was using the 1% gel, which I loved the results of, but hated the long lasting stickiness of the gel. I was reluctant to switch to this because of the components in the lotion, but I gave it a...

    About reviewer (318 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    devil_in_a_red_dress

    20 years ago

    I tried this after the 1%, which wasn't strong enough for me. It worked fabulously at first, and really cleared up those stubborn blackheads on my nose, although it didn't do much for the acne on...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

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    4.0
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    24kt

    20 years ago

    a great bha. i use a spritz of this before moisturizer, and it keeps me zit free. This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

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    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

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    4.0
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    ziggy_medusa

    20 years ago

    I should have known better than to use this product. This was wayyyyyyy too harsh for me and i dont particularly have sensitive skin either! After a couple of uses, my skin looks and feels dry and...

    About reviewer (145 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    rthusia

    20 years ago

    I started with the travel sized containers and they ran about 5 bucks for 2 oz. (60 ml). A super way to try some of these products! <P>A pretty good deal. My favorite right now is the liquid...

    About reviewer (108 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily

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    5.0
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    quietmaria

    20 years ago

    LOVE this! Will always have this on hand. I notice such a big difference with this product. I have gotten to where I dont need it everyday though. I do love it though and use it when I have a...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

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    1.0
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    LPETWEB

    20 years ago

    This lady is a bunch of crock.. this stuff did nothing for my skin. :( This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant

    About reviewer (291 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    missymisst

    20 years ago

    I normally use Paula's 2% BHA solution, but switch to the lotion if I start getting flakes (for whatever unknown reason). Not what I pick up every day, but will keep on hand. This review was...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    missymisst

    20 years ago

    I started using this about a year ago on my "getting more normal as I age" skin for large pores/blackheads that Retin-A Micro did not address, and hopefully the dreaded upper arm KP. Well, it...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    valrhona

    20 years ago

    My skin was purging so badly in the first 2 weeks that I was using this product and I almost gave up! Then, I cut down the application frequency from twice a day to once a day on my T-zone and once...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Operadelain

    20 years ago

    I really like this product. I have been using it a little over a week and have found my skin to be smoother and the color more even, plus it doesn't dry out my skin. I have terrible acne and have...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

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