CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution wtih 2% Salicylic Acid

Paula's Choice

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4.2

119 reviews
78%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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Active: Salicylic Acid 2%; Inactive: Water, Dipropylene Glycol (slip agent/penetration enhancer), Pentylene Glycol (slip agent), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), Butylene Glycol (slip agent), Glycerin (skin-identical ingredient), Sodium Hyaluronate (water-binding agent), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin (anti-irritants), Panthenol (skin-conditioning agent), PEG/PPG-17/6/Copolymer (solvent), Methyl Gluceth-20 (skin-conditioning agent), Glycereth-26 (thickener), Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane (skin-conditioning agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Sodium Metabisulfite (stabilizer), Tetrasodium EDTA (chelating agent).

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    2.0
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    Rose1223

    4 years ago

    My skin: very oily but dehydrated, sensitive and prone to redness; enlarged and congested pores. This product: I bought the mini to try out, it lasted me about 6 to 8 weeks. I used it on the right...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    AriKoz

    4 years ago

    This product helped clear my very painful, red neck and chin acnee, without irritation or dry skin. After a stressful period, my neck, up to my jawline was all covered with red, painful spots. A...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    jackz7510

    5 years ago

    I recently had a stubborn bout of hormonal acne after getting of birth control pills and this seems to have really helped purge out a lot of the underlying inflamed acne I was getting from that. I...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    skinfirst

    5 years ago

    I've bought two bottles of this product. I am now almost finished w/ the first bottle. The texture is just like water and does not sting or burn when applied. It feels like it's doing nothing. I...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    sonal79

    6 years ago

    This has hylaronic acid (sodium hyaluronate) which is supposed to be water binding and moisturizing. Unfortunately I always break out from this ingredient which is also there in Cerave moisturizer...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jessamay

    6 years ago

    This is my first Paula's Choice product and it was a little hard to figure out her line. There seems to be many salicylic acid products and it got confusing for me. I started breaking out on my...

    About reviewer (193 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    cec05

    7 years ago

    I bought this after reading the reviews on makeupalley, and its the first Paula's choice product I tried. Having tried it for 3 months, until the trial size 30ml bottle ran out, I can say that...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    MegE

    7 years ago

    I had a stubborn case of Perioral Dermatitis for an entire year and during this time I avoided any and all exfoliants because my skin barrier was wrecked and extra sensitive. After clearing my skin...

    About reviewer (674 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Heloookittaay

    7 years ago

    Good for oil control and clogged pores. Have to say it does not u unclog the stubborn ones. Worked almost same as the original bha liquid.

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    donnatd

    7 years ago

    Although I have mature, sensitive, roseacea prone skin, in hot humid weather, I get oily and reactive with bumps. I bump up my skincare routine, and use Paula Choice for oily. I purchased this as...

    About reviewer (166 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    vizat

    7 years ago

    This exfoliant along with the Clear Cleanser helped get rid of my cystic acne and I have been able to maintain my clear skin for the last 2 years, before which no other products had worked. I also...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    Clementhyme

    7 years ago

    I have normal to dry, occasionally congested, mature skin. My skin responds very nicely to both BHA and AHA products when I have access to quality formulations (or prepare my own solution/serums at...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

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    TrollingCrap

    8 years ago

    Not a big fan of this product. Really. Bought it after seeing tons of glowing reviews of it. I thought my skin would be less problematic but worsened my whiteheads and irritates my skin so much!...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    sejon

    8 years ago

    I've tried this and the Paula's Choice Extra Strength BHA (a.k.a. their Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid), and unlike the latter which I found a bit too drying and far too sticky, the Regular Strength...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    AshaP

    8 years ago

    Over the past year, I have cycled through nearly all of the Paula's Choice BHA treatments. Clear Regular Strength 2% BHA ended up being my second favorite after RESIST 2% BHA. The Clear product is...

    About reviewer (163 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    1tinky

    8 years ago

    Wow!! I am in love with this toner! I have dry, acne prone, sensitive skin and after two weeks of using this product (I use it once a day in the PM applied with a cotton pad) my skin has never...

    About reviewer (128 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Emilie1334

    8 years ago

    I love this stuff! I was debating on this and the extra strength version but my skin is sensitive and can be finicky so I thought I'd play it safe and get this one. I have normal to dry skin with...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    kyl77

    8 years ago

    I only used this product a few times and it left my skin incredibly rough and dry, which lasted for weeks. I don't think my skin likes this much exfoliation. Oh well, at least I bought the trial...

    About reviewer (734 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    wnnwng

    8 years ago

    I used to see a new cystic pimple every other day. This has reduced that to roughly every other month (maybe even less if I stop experimenting with other products). The most valuable product in my...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    miamia3hh

    8 years ago

    Entire clear line is very affordable and yet effective. It really helps my skin and keeps blemishes away.e. This exfoliant is very light weight and non irritating. Just after 1 week of use I...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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