71%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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ingredients

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

Reviews

Reviews


1.0
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16 years ago

I agree with the reviewer below, unless I got a bad batch, this gel did absolutely nothing. I have mild acne and am prone to blackheads. I put this gel on and all it did was "sit" on my skin. ...

About reviewer (129 reviews)

Age

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther



1.0
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16 years ago

Introduction I'm a male in my early twenties and I don't have any active acne, the only thing I have, which really bothers me, are clogged pores all over my T-zone. They've been there since I'm...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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16 years ago

I was using this gel for at least 2 years straight when all of a sudden I got horrible red, stinging rashes all over my face! I do not think it was particularly the gel, just a combination of...

About reviewer (92 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

This stuff, as well as many other PC products, are my HG facial products...for the price, packaging and overall performance i haven't found anything else that works as well...This 2% BHA gel goes...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

I love this gel for the face. I am not sure if it has been reformulated but it is not sticky at all on the face. I use this only at night and love the added antioxidants in the gel. I cover my...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


1.0
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16 years ago

This product is cysts in a bottle for me. I wish BHAs worked for me; I had high hopes based on all the great reviews here. I used it on my nose and t-zone to help my stubborn blackheads. Within two...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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16 years ago

Love this. Have used for 1 month and skin has turned around. Clogged pores on my forehead are almost gone! Have hardly any breakouts now. I use this every night. Doesn't dry my skin out. Sinks in...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

I bought a sample of this and am really liking it, in fact as soon as I run out I am buying the full size. I got samples of the gel and the lotion and I prefer the gel as it sinks in right away. ...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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16 years ago

I have only been using this for a week. I'm posting this so I know my progress. will post again in 1 week. Before using this my skin was horrible. clogged pores all over my forehead and nose. chin...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

I have oily, acne prone skin and I've been through a lot of different skin products-Retin-A, Proactiv, AcneFree. Paula's Choice BHA Gel is the one thing that has really cleared up my skin well. I...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

This is my must have skin care product. I have been using it ever since Paula developed it and I love it. I used to have so many blackheads on and around my nose and now with twice daily use I...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

I have SD / super sensitive skin w/ mild eczema that is moderately acne-prone, often my chin & nose area is flaky,( I never get red acne, or blackhead ) I had use PC's BHA & AHA when just come...

About reviewer (99 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack


4.0
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16 years ago

Well it has been a good six months that I've been using this, so I guess it is time to write a review. I have had a long journey with my skin, mostly due to lack of knowledge about what type of...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesOther


5.0
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16 years ago

I've been using this for over a year. I have dryish, sensitive skin w/ mild eczema that is moderately acne-prone. It took my skin from splotchy and broken out to near-pristine, using a thin layer...

About reviewer (273 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

During the summer I broke out due to using sunscreen on my face (damn you Neutrogena) and after a few days at the beach, the sides of my face broke out in tiny bumps with blackheads. gross. I've...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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16 years ago

I was very excited about having this pure salicylic acid gel. I had enjoyed the results of professional glycolic and salicylic acid peels in the past, and I thought this product would give me more...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

I love the results of this product-it really makes your skin beautiful. However, I HATE the texture. It feels terribly greasy and sticky from the moment I put it on at night until I wash it off in...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

This is magic in a bottle! I've been using Paula's products for several years now and this is one of my favorites. You just have to remember that a little goes a long way, otherwise your face...

About reviewer (178 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

great stuff. made my acne spots disappear much faster than had i only used benzoyl peroxide alone (i used this with my leftover 5% benzoyl peroxide from clenziderm). seriously, i had a really bad...

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

This isn't a miracle cure for really bad acne, but it certainly helps! My acne has definitely decreased in severity, except for my chin. And I must admit that the chin is at least partially my...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue