RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment 5% AHA

Paula's Choice

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4.1

76 reviews
72%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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description

A daily leave-on AHA exfoliant that reveals a truly smoother, more radiant, even-toned complexion by helping skin naturally exfoliate as younger skin does.

ingredients

Water, Glycolic Acid (AHA exfoliant), Cetyl Alcohol (thickener), Butylene Glycol (slip agent and penetration enhancer), Palmitoyl Oligopeptide (cell-communicating ingredient), Ceramide 2 (skin-identical ingredient), Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuoylmethane (anti-irritants/antioxidants derived from curcumin), Epigallocatechin Gallate, Caffeic Acid (antioxidants), Salicylic Acid (BHA exfoliant/anti-irritant), Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates (vitamin E-based antioxidant), PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol (fatty acid thickener), Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Bisabolol, Allantoin (anti-irritants), Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethiconol (silicone slip agents/texture enhancers), Tribehenin (texture enhancer), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PPG-14 Butyl Ether, PEG-40 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate (thickeners), PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide (film-forming agents), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), C13-14 Isoparaffin (solvent), Laureth-7 (emulsifier), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (skin-conditioning agent), Hexylene Glycol (solvent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).

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    5.0
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    ConradZimmerman

    10 years ago

    Perfect AHA exfoliant. My mother and I use this a couple of times a week and overnight we have smooth baby soft skin, skin feels firm and redness around the nose is calmed completely. Skin looks...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    aquelarre

    10 years ago

    This product changed my life. No joke. Since I was on my early twenties I got diagnosed with adult acne, cystic acne that would leave scars. My dermatologist would give me vitamin A prescription...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    dreamspice

    10 years ago

    When I first started using Paula's Choice products, I bought the 8% AHA Gel but I found it pilled really badly so I ended up returning it and getting this instead. I'm really happy with this...

    About reviewer (382 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    swirlingblacklily

    10 years ago

    This was one of the first Paula's Choice products I tried and it made an immediate difference in the clarity, texture, and feel of my of my skin. It also goes on well underneath sunscreen and...

    About reviewer (164 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Dark, Warm

    HairBlack, Kinky, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Eire1

    10 years ago

    I HAD THE SAMPLE. I am not a fan of this the formula was mostly okay. I confused this to be makeup since it had a tint that may match beige skin but defenitely wont match all skin colors. It had...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    wjp

    11 years ago

    This is another of my must have products that I've been using for many years. Makes my skin soft, smooth and I no longer need to wear foundation. Love!

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    MarJH

    11 years ago

    I tried this 2 different times. I got terrible cystic acne from this. The first time I used it for several weeks with no improvement. The second time I used it for a week and had to stop. I was...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    veronicacolombia

    11 years ago

    I wanted to like this product, but the smell put me off. Get a sample before you buy the whole product.

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    ccj36

    11 years ago

    I have been using this AHA treatment for a few months, and I have seen a noticeable difference in the clarity and texture of my skin. I use it at night, and it makes my over-40 skin very smooth. ...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Itsheatherlol

    11 years ago

    Leave my skin incredibly soft and spot free. My skin has never looked or felt better. Cannot fault this product. I wear it undermakeup, every morning on Tues, Thurs, Sat. Only downside is it...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    slimmbaby

    11 years ago

    Awesome product! I have pretty good skin already, but this makes is look flawless. Highly recommend.

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Medium Brown, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    CordulaM

    11 years ago

    **I found out I can't use Propylene Glycol, and possibly Butylene Glycol. I also can't use cyclopentasiloxane and that is in this. It took a long time to figure out but that's the reason I can't...

    About reviewer (710 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairOther, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    doubleglowwseven

    11 years ago

    I'm onto my 2nd bottle now and I don't want to be without this gem! I love how smooth it makes my skin feel!

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jwoudzia

    11 years ago

    This product is absolutely amazing! I had a pretty severe series of breakouts last year which left my face scarred and the skin tone uneven. I used a high potency retinol serum to help clear up the...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    HWL

    12 years ago

    Have tried many AHAs and BHAs and this works the best for me, because it is so gentle. I thought I might tolerate it better, but didn't expect it to do much, but it is quite powerful. I have a...

    About reviewer (152 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    kittencuddler

    12 years ago

    Just amazing. I struggle with hyperpigmentation (all i have to do is look at a pimple for it to be like WHAT DID YOU SAY, I'LL SHOW YOU and then its this gross reddish purple spot for months) and...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Liene

    12 years ago

    I got this product a while ago, when my skin wasn't in it's best mood. I use it with a PC toner, moisturizer, sunscreen and twice a week I use the 10% AHA treatment, and I LOVE it! It makes my skin...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    mellern

    12 years ago

    I bought this product since it's a convenient daily exfoliant to use on sensitive skin like mine. I was happy to read that it contains both aha and bha and that it includes some antioxidants and...

    About reviewer (82 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Other, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    vfer

    12 years ago

    I just can't stand the odor. Super fruity and lingers all night. I won't buy it again.

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    heather

    12 years ago

    I liked this a lot. Since I finished my bottle of this, I've switched to a regimen of higher-potency AHAs (including the Weekly Resurfacing Treatment) alternated with BHAs. If I decide to go back...

    About reviewer (166 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

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