78%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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ingredients

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).

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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14 years ago

My favourite toner. Inexpensive and effectively prevent and treat my acne without irration. Alcohol free is another plus since toner that usually treats acne are very high % in alcohol. I have been...

About reviewer (158 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal

HairBlack

EyesBrown



5.0
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14 years ago

After using several BHA products from Paula's Choice I tried this one... now I'm in love with it ! I had to stop exfoliation because none of her products pleased me (the 2% BHA Liquid was too...

About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Warm

HairOther, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

This is one of my HG products... of all her BHA's, I like the texture of this the best - most like water, non-greasy, and easy to apply, because it's a toner. Controls my blackheads well. And NOT...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

This has quickly become one of my favorites. I have had to battle blackheads and clogged pores on- and - off for years, and only salicylic acid has proved effective. Paula 's information campaign...

About reviewer (69 reviews)

Age

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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14 years ago

I've suffered from pimples and blackheads, on and off, 30 years so I wasn't expecting any miracles but this product has definitely helped refine the texture of my skin and minimise breakouts. My...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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14 years ago

This toner did clear up my skintone to perfection. I have a very light skintone, which seems to act as a big fat arrow pointing to any skinproblems. All redness has gone out the door, together with...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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14 years ago

There is nothing else on the market that is like Paula's Choice exfoliants. This product is exceptional. Paula has excluded drying or irritating ingredients like alcohol, menthol, and others. ...

About reviewer (116 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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14 years ago

I've used this product for almost 3 weeks now. The first week of usage, this product did break me out and my skin texture was not great - a lot of little bumps and small pimples. And my face was...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


3.0
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14 years ago

After using this toner+ the Clear cleanser at night for a week my combination skin ended up very dehydrated with a few tiny bumps around the nose and the chin area in particular. I found that this...

About reviewer (48 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

This has become my all-time favorite BHA toner. I've tried Paula's BHA liquid and found it to be sticky and leave a bit of a residue. That's not the case with this fine product. My sensitive skin...

About reviewer (107 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel


4.0
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15 years ago

I have definitely noticed an improvement in my skin since FINALLY getting this product mailed to me (the first time they did not include it in the package!). I find it overpriced for a liquid that...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

LOVE this stuff. I loved the original 2% bha liquid, but ever since going on Retin-A it's been too strong for me. This stuff is super gentle. No stinging whatsoever! It feels like water, and...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I was a big fan of PC's other liquid BHA, but this one blows it out of the water. It literally leaves no residue whatsoever...great for those of us with oilier skintypes. My only gripe is the...

About reviewer (64 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


2.0
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15 years ago

Sensitive, Rosacean types beware! I used Stridex (in the red box) for a while and, though it helped even out my skin immensely, it made my skin more sensitive, red and inflamed after time. I always...

About reviewer (497 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

UPDATE: This product exacerbated oily production over time, and the results were not as good as the 2% BHA Liquid. I have moved on to GoW Beta Exfo Tonic & GoW Alpha Beta Exfo Tonic--and returned...

About reviewer (98 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel


4.0
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15 years ago

This toner, coupled with the Clear cleanser have helped to eliminate existing acne and keep my skin clear. I tend to break out moderately once a month and then mildly throughout the month. My...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


2.0
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15 years ago

Hmm I don't know why I didn't like this product! I went back to using the Paula's Choice 2% BHA Gel. This just didn't do the job for me at all and seemed to make my skin a little worse. So not good...

About reviewer (312 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


2.0
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15 years ago

I love this toner! I feel refreshing face after toner and getting ready for treatment. My face no longer red. Much better than proactiv solution!! UPDATE: Not helping my acnes at all.......

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

I received this in the mail just this week. I absolutely love it so far! It does have a pH of 3.9. Paula does say in her article on AHAs and BHAs that BHAs work best in a pH of 3-4 and the effects...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther