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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    Dani

    21 years ago

    When I used this product last year, I received compliments on my skin from my b/f and his mother!! For some reason, I stopped using it (actually, I just have too many products, and I am always...

    About reviewer (192 reviews)

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    SkinVery Dry, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    jobrayne

    21 years ago

    PC 2% BHA solution, I am on my second bottle of this stuff!! It is nice and light. BHA doesnt work as a spot treatment, but all-over it works great to help reduce breakouts! My only gripe is why...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    smamagoo

    21 years ago

    After 10 weeks of using this, I received absolutely no results. Thankfully, I only wasted my money on the trial sizes. I have since switched to Stridex and am seeing results for a fraction of the...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal

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    EyesOther

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    Aphrael813

    21 years ago

    Very very greasy and potent solution. I use it to spot treat but it ended up drying me out and flaking while increasing the inflammation and possibly causing further breakouts. I've long given up...

    About reviewer (287 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    405hung

    21 years ago

    I am actually having a mix feeling with PC's 2% BHA lotion. Probabaly I am using Tretinoin cream (Renova 0.05%) and antibiotic solution ( Clindamycin 1%), my skin is already sensitive/dry in the...

    About reviewer (71 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

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    BrookeTrox

    21 years ago

    This caused me to breakout. At first I thought it was because it was "cleaning out" my pores. I kept using it and the breakout just got worse. Once I stopped using it, my skin was fine. This...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    fuzzball

    21 years ago

    I'm trying this again after giving up a few years ago, when I thought it was too drying. [The 1% lotion broke me out. If only she made a 1% solution...] Now I am supervigilant about...

    About reviewer (51 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    eclopez

    21 years ago

    PC has good products but you get the feeling they're still working the bugs out in packaging. this liquid leaks. outside of that, it's really good stuff, use sparingly with a tiny cotton ball and...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    5.0
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    Julie_Pick

    21 years ago

    This is my holy grail for skin treatments. I have used this faithfully for the past four months and have seen such an improvement in my skin. Around that time of the month I would always get a...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    bellabambina

    21 years ago

    (Note: This review refers to the liquid solution.) This is some amazing product...it actually DOES something unlike scores of mediocre or badly formulated blemish/acne products I have tried over my...

    About reviewer (209 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Paintedbears

    21 years ago

    RIS and am so glad I did! This stuff is actually working on my oily skin and the small bit of cystic acne I've recently developed. Love to use it at night. Very pleased and will buy it when this...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairRed, Relaxed, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Nathalie

    21 years ago

    This has been one of my steps to clear skin and I'm soo happy! I used to have moderate acne and it's now under control for me. I only have tiny red acne scars but they're fading thanks to this. I...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    celiadan

    21 years ago

    This is a terrible product -- I developed 3 painful boils on my cheeks -- much worse than acne since they're big swollen things that lie under the surface of the skin! I'm going to exchange this...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    gracie97

    21 years ago

    This stuff is helping clear up my very persistent blackheads better than any other of the many products I've tried. Doesn't seem to dry out my skin, even when I've tried putting it on the...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    prsleanansidhe

    21 years ago

    I have very sensitive skin. Alpha hydroxy acids make my skin burn, itch, and break out more. This product, however, does not burn, make me itch, nor peel and my eyes do not burn. I've been using...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    cat_at_uw

    21 years ago

    This is a great product! I think it's really helped get my oily, somewhat acne-prone skin under control. Definitely get the spray pump to go along with it. It makes application so much easier. ...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    gestapolollipop

    21 years ago

    I love this product. It has done wonders for my face. I had been suffering with really bad cystic acne, and this combined with the blemish fighting solution literally turned my face around. My...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Sydney47

    21 years ago

    Wow. I cannot believe the difference this has made in my skin. I was suffering from blemishes and my skin was getting further irritated by every acne product I tried. I ordered the 2% solution and...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Jenn838

    21 years ago

    I didn't really like this product at first because it left a little greasy residue on my face and stopped using it for a while. I started using it again because I was told that I needed an...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Selenite

    21 years ago

    It works! it f*cking works!! Combined with an effective benzoyl peroxide product (Clean and Clear Persa Gel), this bha solution has closed up my pores, got rid of my blackheads, and helped to...

    About reviewer (239 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

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