Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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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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    4.0
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    carolyn8756

    21 years ago

    This works well for blackheads. I still need to manually extract them, but i does a good job of loosening them. Love that this has no alcohol. It does take a while to soak in to the skin. I...

    About reviewer (47 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry

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    2.0
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    Emily430

    21 years ago

    With all the good salicylic acid is said to do for acne prone skin, this makes it worse on me. I don't know, I read her books and found myself wondering if there are any good products out there,...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

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    5.0
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    Dvaleka

    21 years ago

    I was worried this might be too harsh but its worked wonders on my face. My oily skin handles this very well and has helped my blackheads and even helped some of the milia near my eyes. I wish...

    About reviewer (94 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Other

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    5.0
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    fishnet

    21 years ago

    I have been using this for a few months, and myy acne-prone skin looks soooo much better. I had blackheads around my nose that had never gone away, but it almost totally disappeared now! I will...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    5.0
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    katieblush

    21 years ago

    I love this product as my main treatment. It is fragrance free, the correct pH and pretty much basic yet totally effective. This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age44-55

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    5.0
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    fon_ka

    21 years ago

    This is one of my HG product for my acne prone skin. It helps me on recovering from acne faster. This is very good product. I use 2% BHA solutions. This review was originally written for...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

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    5.0
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    sandy60181

    21 years ago

    This product is really a miracle in the summer time. I used it regularly and it clears my bumpy heads and provide a healthy glow. I would recommend this to people who have more oily skin. But I...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal

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    4.0
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    Makeupgyrl

    21 years ago

    This products has been great for clearing up my skin, and helping to reduce any redness. I am a little disapointed that the blackheads on my nose are still there but overall I really like this...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    5.0
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    ChicagoGrl76

    21 years ago

    This totally keeps my adult acne under control. I used everything before this (Murand, ProActiv, etc.) and none of them helped a lick. I realized they were all too harsh on my skin. This is...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

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    5.0
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    Mollster

    21 years ago

    I was using the 1% and found that I still needed to scrub once a week and still needed the blemish fighting solution. But since I switched to the 2%, my skin has improved my leaps and bounds! ...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

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    5.0
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    cynderella724

    21 years ago

    Love this product! I have dry sensitive skin & rosacea. Have never had a problem using this! Has kept my adult onset acne under control. Beats everything else the dermotologist prescribed! This...

    About reviewer (92 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

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    5.0
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    blkwdow666

    21 years ago

    Another member of my <i>very</i> short list of HGs. <br>When I first started using the 2% solution ($~15 for 4oz) morning and night for a month (most of which was Winter Break), with no other...

    About reviewer (287 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily

    HairBlack

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    5.0
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    velvetleaf

    21 years ago

    I have used just about everything (except accutane) before these products. I have been using cetaphil sensitive skin cleanser, paula's choice 2% bha, Paula's choice extra strength blemish...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

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    5.0
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    makeupmagic

    21 years ago

    I really like this product. I think it really clears my pores and the lotion is easy to use. It does not feel greasy. I got a sample of this and I will buy! This review was originally written...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

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    3.0
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    chopsticktoo

    21 years ago

    I want to like this product since I have dry skin and also, BHA actually dissolved in oil rather than in water, thus can penetrate the pore deeper and emolient base like this one would be more...

    About reviewer (258 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry

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    5.0
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    perfumeslut

    21 years ago

    Finally a bha product that exfoliates! I have very sensitive skin and since I have been using this product along with her moisturizers, sunscreens etc I have had such an improvement in my skin! ...

    About reviewer (241 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

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    5.0
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    slojane

    21 years ago

    After using Paula's 1% with okay results, I switched to 2% with great results. I use this every am and use AHA 8% about twice weekly in the pm. My face has never been clearer. This review was...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    2.0
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    143gdm

    21 years ago

    I THOUGHT I WOULD LOVE PC PRODUCTS BECAUSE PAULA SEEMS SO EDUCATED ABOUT COSMETICS, BUT I WAS VERY DISAPOINTED. ALL OF HER PRODUCTS BROKE ME OUT AND I NEVER BREAK OUT. SHE IS VERY BIAS ABOUT HER...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    nelly2

    21 years ago

    I tried this a year ago, I still have the bottle, it's good at bringing up the pus and clogged stuff to the surface. The problem once you can see the white stuff, the skin over it is hard so if you...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

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    5.0
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    elaina

    21 years ago

    This review is for the <b>2% solution</b>, and for reference, I have oily, acne-prone skin with slight dryness in my cheeks. I tried this for the first time a year and a half ago and developed a...

    About reviewer (371 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

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