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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    5.0
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    Aligirl

    21 years ago

    Starting out using the 1%lotion which does nothing for me anymore so I moved up to the 2% and thought the solution would be nicer then the lotion..I sooo happy I have this stuff..I've seen a HUGE...

    About reviewer (779 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    schminken

    21 years ago

    I bought the 2% Soloution. I had been using CP Exfol and it was good but holy cow! this product is absouluty amazing. I have extremely problem skin that is oilier than a grease slick and horrible...

    About reviewer (204 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    kissmark

    21 years ago

    Okay I tried the 1% BHA lotion first and didn't like that at all. It blocked my pores and didn't seem to make a difference to my skin. I decided to give the 2% solution a try and it turned out to...

    About reviewer (63 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    CurlsExperiment

    21 years ago

    I really wanted to like this product, and gave it a chance, but it only made my skin worse. I tried it twice (at 3 months interval), but each time, I broke out. Switched to Clinique, and I am...

    About reviewer (111 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    xen02

    21 years ago

    I don't notice this doing a whole lot but it has a very nice simple light formulation that doesn't feel at all occlusive. I hate 'loading' my skin with layers and layers of product but I find this...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry

    HairBrunette

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    5.0
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    calchick

    21 years ago

    This stuff is the best. I had been using Alpha Hydrox 10% AHA for about a year and had not seen any difference in the flakiness that appears around my nose and forehead. After using PC 2% BHA...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    santokie77

    21 years ago

    I absolutely love this product!! I have been going to my dermatologist religiously since the age of 14 due to really bad breakouts, and I think I have tried my share of products. Because of my...

    About reviewer (103 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

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    JEvon

    21 years ago

    This didn't do a thing for me. It didn't break me out, but it didn't help either. I would not buy again. This review was originally written for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion...

    About reviewer (168 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    sexyadri4life

    21 years ago

    All I have to say is break out!! My skin didn't like this at all, and it sure let me know. I got huge zits and excessive flaking from this, stick to plain baking soda instead of any BHA's! This...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    KaraLee

    21 years ago

    I thought this was going to be totally drying since it is more of a treatment than a moisturizer...but I was wrong. It's really gentle and makes my skin feel so soft. I will update in a few weeks...

    About reviewer (109 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairOther

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    Rosalyn

    21 years ago

    Like the 2% solution, this lotion did nothing for me. I was afraid to try it, after reading that it broke some people out, but luckily that didn't happen. But then again, nothing else happened...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

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    SkinVery Oily, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

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    Rosalyn

    21 years ago

    This stuff didn't do anything for me. Didn't notice any improvement of blemishes or clearing of pores or smoothing of skin texture. Quite disappointing. I guess I should be glad that it didn't...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age

    SkinVery Oily, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sandy60181

    21 years ago

    Great products!! Did a great job in exfoliating compare to other expensive harsh scrubs on the market. If you have oily, acne prone skin, blockhead, or bumpy skin surface~~Give it a try!! The...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    SN0W_WHITE

    21 years ago

    I just got this and I think I love it! I got the solution, I find that even though I have dry skin, I am better staying away from anything in lotion form - they just tend to break me out. While I...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Other

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    5.0
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    MichErin

    21 years ago

    This product has done wonders for my skin! I prefer the lotion to the liquid solution because it is not as harsh. Will definitely be repurchasing!! This review was originally written for Paula's...

    About reviewer (136 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Dzehague

    21 years ago

    The 2% BHA Solution is a wonderful product for my skin. I have been using it on my congested combination skin for over a year now, and my skin is beautiful and smooth! I used to get a lot of bumpy...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    chopsticktoo

    21 years ago

    I tried this in a 2 oz. bottle size and in LIQUID SOLUTION as opposed to the lotion. I have dry sensitive skin with occasional hormonal breakouts. It does the job of clearing my skin and preventing...

    About reviewer (258 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    sashimigirl

    21 years ago

    i'm trying this in desperation after hating the 2% solution. the texture is much nicer than the solution and has none of the weird greasiness/drying effects of the solution. so far i haven't seen...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

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    sashimigirl

    21 years ago

    ick. i have super oily sensitive acne prone skin. this stuff went on sticky feeling and greasy looking...and stayed that way! it also had the amazing effect of making my skin sting and feel dry and...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    chaoz

    21 years ago

    I love the idea of this... 2% BHA that you can pretty much put on anytime... and under makeup and have the benefits of the chemical exfoliation... but when I put this on I always find it sorta...

    About reviewer (144 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesOther

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