Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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3.9

1247 reviews
72%
would repurchase
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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    1.0
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    Koko06

    8 years ago

    Dried out my skin so bad. Didn't help with my occasional acne, it actually made them worse and more bumps. Skin was irritated and redder after I used this BHA. I wouldn't recommend.

    About reviewer (74 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    inanlo

    8 years ago

    To be honest I was a bit sceptical about the PC brand and the fact that PC used to review products but then switched to making them. I believe her review site now operates separately from her skin...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Susie1807

    8 years ago

    This is the best skin care that works I have ever tried. Besides daily moisturizing and sun block, if you have rough skin like I do, you need this one. I have used it for 2 months now and It does...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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    Melijacks

    8 years ago

    I'm 36 and I cannot get rid of blackheads on my nose and chin. I've been trying to get rid of them since my teen years. I tried this stuff every day once a day on the nose and chin for 3 months -...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

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    LilyLil

    8 years ago

    I really wanted to like this. It was my last hope for nose blackheads. Unfortunately it did nothing to improve things and I think actually GAVE me wrinkles on my forehead where I previously had...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    Aisha007

    8 years ago

    This did absolutely nothing for me! Didn't notice a difference in texture, pimples nothing. Very disappointed as I had high hopes for this. Will not repurchase as it is pricey. Thumbs down.

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Elizaarrow

    8 years ago

    Pros: Cleared up stubborn long-term acne, evened skin tone, radiant healthy skin, good sturdy packaging that is easy to dispense the correct amount. Cons: Thick texture, doesn't wear well under...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    HeatherBarca

    8 years ago

    I can not speak highly enough of this product. I'm 31, I'm starting to have the first signs of aging, ie. dry under eyes, enlarging pores, general change in skin's texture, IN combination with a...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Firefire

    8 years ago

    The 2% liquid is very sticky after application. Which stays at least 2 hours. Her resist line 2% is far more superior ( completely non sticky) than this but few bucks more expensive.

    About reviewer (70 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    bloodtypematcha

    8 years ago

    Seriously, this changed the texture of my skin. No, it FIXED the texture of my skin. I had such a bumpy surface. This exfoliant made my skin super smooth in such a short time. I've been using this...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    depees

    8 years ago

    I normally have 'just OK' skin, no particular problem but smile lines. But suddenly one time ago, I got serial acne misterously. I mean serial because one or two pimples just came after another,...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    lulucin

    8 years ago

    It's expensive but I re-buy once I'm 1/2 through my bottle. I have oily skin that was prone to get painful ugly cysts. I LOVE this product. This is my #1, skin-saving item. I have not gotten a...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    imintpink

    8 years ago

    This product is great at getting rid of clogged pores. I've been using it for a while now. It may also help bring breakouts to the surface.

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    javajunkie787

    8 years ago

    I read a lot of rave reviews for this on the skincare board, but I was not impressed. I bought this for clogged pores and at the time, folliculitis as well. I've had good experience with PC brand...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    JennienineW

    8 years ago

    I have a mild rosecea and heard this product was great for it. Well, I've used about half of it and I don't see any difference. Maybe I haven't used it long enough. I thought it was a bit oily......

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    yildiz

    8 years ago

    Too bad, it was working and then it made it worse

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    1017

    8 years ago

    I recently used up a bottle of Paula Choice BHA 2% Skin Perfecting Liquid Exfoliant see if it was any better than my Stridex pads I have used for years (which also have 2% BHA/Salycitic Acid). I...

    About reviewer (1298 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    godswill

    8 years ago

    Game changer, it minimizes pores, makes my skin smoother and there's radiance in it.

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    MeLondonish

    8 years ago

    Can't make up my mind.. used this for 3 months and then went away for a few days without it. My skin got worse, blackheads came up and felt more uneven, very quickly. Problem is that I never had...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    jessica2314

    8 years ago

    Amazing product. It really changed my skin. I'm fighting adult acne for 10 years. Sometime my face is fully clear but again in few weeks I get many pimples. I tried many acne products but most of...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlack

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