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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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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    zahirahnajma

    21 years ago

    I have been using this product alternating w/ the 8% AHA for a month and I believe that I'm having pretty good results. When I first started, my skin felt immediately super-soft, now it is ok, and...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

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    5.0
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    girlie_grrl

    21 years ago

    This stuff is amazing. I think I've finally found a HG. I've been using it for about two months and my skin looks better than it ever has before. I haven't had a pimple or a whitehead since I...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    gingin2

    21 years ago

    The 2% liquid has worked extremely well for me! I initially tried the 1% lotion which did nothing for me, and based on reviews by other MUA'ers I tried the 2% liquid. Wow! This is terrific! I...

    About reviewer (84 reviews)

    Age44-55

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    5.0
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    nora80

    21 years ago

    This. Is. Amazing. More comprehensively: no breakouts (hmm...after a couple of days); helps keep my pores clean, along with the aspirin mask; doesn't irritate my relatively sensitive skin;...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    5.0
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    woofwoof

    21 years ago

    pruchased the item thru internet. The bottle arrive save without any leakage. I use it day and night. Apply the solution by cotton pad an allow the face to completely absord the solution -...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    carrotcake

    21 years ago

    YEOW!! I tried this in the "liquid solution" form. Holy cow did it burn! I had red splotches all over my face and they itched like crazy. I normally don't have very sensitive skin, but I guess...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    3blindmice

    21 years ago

    This product is fabulous. I had originally bought the 2 oz travel size to take with me on trips since it's near impossible to travel with the liquidy 2% and ended up just loving the lotion. I still...

    About reviewer (269 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Other

    HairBlack

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    5.0
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    dreamy1223

    21 years ago

    The absolute best skin care line ever. I had horrible cystic acne that started at 40 yrs old. My face became infected and the skin hardened and nothing helped, even the purest of skin care lines....

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry

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    3.0
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    m1chelle

    21 years ago

    The liquid version of this is a mess. No way you can put makeup over this unless you're used to putting Lipglass on your skin as a makeup primer. Strictly for before bed treatment. Overall, it's an...

    About reviewer (57 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kiteless

    21 years ago

    ah BHAs! they are amazing for my skin, however finding one that worked took me a while. i used joey NY's pure pores for a while, but at $20 for 2 oz, it was getting ridiculous. so i figured i'd...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

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    5.0
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    sjdarji

    21 years ago

    I have been using this product for years and it is the only thing that has kept my skin clear. In the winter sometimes I alternate with the lotion. With the solution, I simply dip a q-tip in the...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    5.0
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    eurodivas

    21 years ago

    EXCELLENT; GREAT; SUPER!!!!! The only bad point for me is that I have to order from the U.S. and the Shipping costs more than the actual product as Paula only ships express and charges S&H per...

    About reviewer (546 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Relaxed, Medium

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    2.0
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    JGardella

    21 years ago

    Years ago when I first got this (after hearing rave after rave) I thought I loved it. Then a week or so later I noticed that it was causing my usually clear skin to breakout. I stopped using it and...

    About reviewer (3778 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Other

    HairBrunette

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    5.0
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    Aligirl

    21 years ago

    A HG item in my skincare routine..In the 3 weeks I've used this I've see dramatic results..My face was a mess..Huge pores w/ black heads on my nose,Cheeks were red and flakey..I started using this...

    About reviewer (779 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

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    5.0
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    JFHong

    21 years ago

    This stuff works! It really is the best BHA that I have ever tried and I've bought some of the more expensive ones from DDF etc. It really cleans out the pores and keeps my skin clear. This...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

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    1.0
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    Emma13

    21 years ago

    I was soooo looking forward to trying this! Having previously used Neutrogena's Clear Pore Treatment with some results, I figured BHAs in principle were working for me. After reading all the...

    About reviewer (659 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

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    5.0
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    honeybearkitty

    21 years ago

    I've been using this for about a week now a.m. and p.m. I did have a small initial breakout and quite a bit of flakiness (especially around my nose and mouth), which is now going away. My skin is...

    About reviewer (147 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

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    2.0
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    blissgirl

    21 years ago

    I bought this for one purpose: to apply to my nose to get rid of some blackheads. <p> I used the 2% liquid two times and noticed an improvement! I have clear skin, so I won't be using this on my...

    About reviewer (374 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    klmum

    21 years ago

    I am actually trying to decide right now if it is worth the cash to repurchase this from canada. i bought this last spring (solution) and i did notice that it helped alot with cystic acne -made...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    shimmmer

    21 years ago

    been using this for two months but haven't notice much improvement. doesnt absorb into the skin so it feels like a thick greasy film on my face but in the morning, it seems to make my skin a bit...

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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