Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

Paula's Choice

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4.0

258 reviews
71%
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4.0/5
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Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, (solvent/water-binding agent), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Phytosphingosine (cell-communicating ingredient), Hydroxyethylcellulose (gel-based thickener), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (antioxidant) Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (anti-irritant), Bisabolol (anti-irritant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH-adjusting agent), Tetrasodium EDTA (chelating agent

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    2.0
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    sugargurl

    14 years ago

    i really didnt care for it.. it is sticky and makes your skin shine, which i dont want. i need something stronger then this.. way too weak for me it doesnt help with my blackheads and breakouts at...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Cathimag16

    14 years ago

    This product (along with the 2.5% benzoyl peroxide) has saved my skin!!! I have been having hormonal breakouts on my face, chest, and back (due to going off of B.C.). I use this for my face and...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    alexju

    14 years ago

    The gel version is thick and break me out. Having said that, the liquid version work best for me

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    eefie

    14 years ago

    Since I have acne prone skin, I am always on the lookout for good skin products. BHA's are said to be better in beating blemishes than AHA's, so I choose the 2% BHA from Paula's Choice. Here in...

    About reviewer (51 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    kbohaty

    14 years ago

    I started reading some of Paula's materials and she sold me on the need for a BHA exfoliant. So I decided to try the gel since I do have oily skin. Ever since I stopped using Differin my face has...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    justcallmed

    14 years ago

    I love this product but still am thinking about switching to the liquid when I run out of the gel. It does finish sticky at first, so any makeup you try and set on top of it will for sure begin...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    Reservechic

    14 years ago

    Upon application, this product leaves the face looking shiny and feeling very tacky to the touch. I have to wait till around 7 minutes or so for this product to fully absorb into my skin. Also,...

    About reviewer (972 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    247swimchick9

    14 years ago

    I really like the 1% BHA gel, but I wanted one with a little more "umf" in it. So I bought and I have to say that I am pretty disappointed in it. First off, that packaging wasnt all that great...

    About reviewer (73 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    mserga

    14 years ago

    I am really glad I bought this! My skin was going crazy, breaking out all the time, and I just got sick of it and ordered a whole heap of Paula's products. My skin improved after the first day of...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    nicolecamren

    14 years ago

    I have been using this product for 6 weeks. I was hoping that this would be the fix for my comedonal acne(flesh colored bumps/blackheads) but i have seen very little/no improvement. I was going to...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Alasse

    14 years ago

    I have combination skin that easily dries out and is prone to impurities. The gel leaves a very sticky residu on my face - to an extent where I can still feel it an hour later. Many sites...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    faireyfantom

    14 years ago

    This is a good product. I am only going to use at night because it takes forever to soak in. Does not do well for me under makeup. I used this before and it really helped me clear my skin, but...

    About reviewer (284 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    renyun

    14 years ago

    I didn't start loving this product until two weeks into its usage. I have to admit, having combination skin with a very, acne-prone skin t-zone, I felt the gel is too greasy/sticky to use for an...

    About reviewer (141 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    sokolum

    14 years ago

    I have been using this product for 3 or 4 years now and I cannot find a product to replace it. I trust Paula's products and you cannot find a comparable BHA product that is ph balanced, cheaper and...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    three_black_cats

    14 years ago

    This is a gel BHA product. I trust that Paula has made sure it is the correct PH to be effective, and I love that. How often can you get that kind of assurance from a product in the drugstore? I...

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    jjms574

    14 years ago

    This product definitely does work but it makes me look shiny and the gel formula for all of Paula's products tend to ball up when you're buffing in other products like foundation on top of it. I'd...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    alegnagogo

    14 years ago

    This product is great! I would say it's best for oily skin/trouble spots. I use this in the summer when my skin is oily once a day. I rarely get pimples now. The only time I break out is when I...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    pbk2pbj

    14 years ago

    I have been using this product twice a day for at least the last 5 years, probably longer. I put it on after cleansing and before moisturizing, every morning and every night. I used to be flaky...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    polystyrene67

    14 years ago

    I love this product! I have used other BHA products over the years and have found them completely ineffective, so I was skeptical that this one would be any different. I have had clogged pores on...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    s2dreamer

    14 years ago

    To be honest I can't really find any benefit that this product does for me, so I alternate it with moisturiser at night. I don't use it much because of the sticky texture that's hard to spread and...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

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