Skin Perfecting 1% BHA Lotion Exfoliant [NEW FORMULA] [REPACKAGED]

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3.9

20 reviews
70%
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3.9/5
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2012 FORMULA: Water, Cetyl Alcohol (thickener/emollient), Butylene Glycol (water-binding agent), PPG-14 Butyl Ether (thickener), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Allantoin, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract (anti-irritants), Alteromonas Ferment Extract (water-binding agent), Dimethicone, Dimethiconol (silicone slip agents), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-repairing ingredient/emollient), Glycerin (skin-repairing ingredient), Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), PEG-40 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate (thickeners), PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer (film-forming agent), Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate (skin-conditioning agent), Polyacrylate-13 (film-forming agent), Polyisobutene (thickener), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol (preservatives) ***** ORIGINAL FORMULA: Water, Cetyl Alcohol (thickener/emollient), Butylene Glycol (water-binding agent), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Allantoin, Bisabolol (anti-irritants), Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol (silicone slip agents), PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer (film-forming agent), Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, PPG-14 Butyl Ether (thickeners), Propylene Glycol (slip agent), Laureth-7 (emulsifier), Polyacrylamide (water-binding/film-forming agent), C13-14 Isoparaffin (thickener), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancer), Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea (preservatives).

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    4.0
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    AshaP

    9 years ago

    Pros Lightweight Non-Greasy Cons Bad Smell Best Uses Daily Use I tried this BHA lotion from a sample, as I have been going through the entire PC line to find the...

    About reviewer (163 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    ytjan

    9 years ago

    my sensitive skin love this one better than resist daily pore refining treatment 2% bha. at first use, it made my skin break out a bit... maybe because i use it too much. now i can apply it...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    peanutface

    10 years ago

    I ordered a couple samples of this, and didn't even want to open the second one after I tried the first, entirely because the smell was so off-putting. It smells like lotion that's gone bad, and...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    FallenWish

    10 years ago

    This is a tentative review because I've only been using this stuff for a week or so, and I've just been ordering the samples. They last a bit longer that I thought they would, which was a pleasant...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Chpwhy

    10 years ago

    Used for 3 weeks. Have Rosacea and sensitive skin. I can not handle 2% liquid. It breaks me out, even on my neck where i am less less sensitive. I use this twice a week. After cleansing my face i...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    summerbrow

    10 years ago

    My skin deals well with both BHAs and AHAs but I try to keep the concentrations of the products I use on the low side, so that I don't aggravate my skin which can sting if I overdo it - especially...

    About reviewer (66 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    imminentfate

    10 years ago

    Ooh, I'm starting to love this! I have lots of clogged pores on my forehead and cheeks. And mild-moderate inflamed pimples on my cheeks. I'm a week into using this product, and my clogged pores and...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    KateRR

    10 years ago

    I have been using this product for about 3 weeks since ordering a sample and I am over the moon with the results. I have been struggling with hormonal acne (mostly on my chin) for the past few...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    MES

    10 years ago

    I purchased several products from Paul's Choice Skin Recovery line. While I think the majority of products from that line aren't special and have drug store equivalents that are as good if not...

    About reviewer (621 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Eire1

    10 years ago

    I HAD THE SAMPLE AND I THINK THIS WAS REFORMULATED. I found this to be good for dry skin but it is not overly moisturizing I think it would especially help someone with dry skin and acne. Mine...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    katwalker

    11 years ago

    It's hard for me to rate this product because it seems my skin does not want exfoliants, at least regularly. Using this or even a mild AHA once a week leaves my skin irritated. I know it's not bad...

    About reviewer (324 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Xxkonixx

    11 years ago

    This lotion has reduced my pimples dramatically.............although my face is still not clear but i can see huge improvement with this...pimples are not as big and red and heals faster....people...

    About reviewer (395 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

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    GGSISTER

    11 years ago

    WHAT IS UP WITH THIS SMELL??? Lord I can't stand myself. No wonder it work's on acne it's afraid of the smell

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    joyelle

    11 years ago

    I had used the original formula (non-cucumber) BHA 1%Lotion for approximately a year and absolutely loved it. It had smoothed and brightened my skin and didn't cause my normal-slightly dry mild...

    About reviewer (158 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    qingdao

    12 years ago

    I had horrendous eczema flair up and after a month it is still not vanishing. The drying ingredient in it is the reason. I wouldn't recommend to apply on dry areas. I will never touch it again.

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    glamgirl31

    12 years ago

    After using this product for a month I feel I can give an honest opinion. I have dry combination skin (drier at certain times, oilier at others). I chose the lotion formula because of the nature of...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    miyae

    12 years ago

    I have been using the Skin Perfecting 1% BHA Lotion Exfoliant together with the Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant for a month now and I couldn't be happier. My acne prone skin has really cleared...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Misirlou1982

    12 years ago

    Because of my sensitive skin, I have to use very mild skin cleansers. Until last year, my skin didn't ask a lot, just some mild soap in t morning and the evening and it looked great. But since i'm...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    timothybcat

    12 years ago

    Your hormones continue to jump around and play with your mind once you think the adolescent breakouts are under control. If you haven't experienced your 30s yet, ladies, let me tell you--your skin...

    About reviewer (244 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Endit

    12 years ago

    I have normal - dry skin that's mostly good but has some nasty areas. I have some tiny spots on my forehad (not sure if they are blackheads or not), blackheads on my nose, and enlarged pores on the...

    About reviewer (267 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

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