Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Paula's Choice

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3.9

1247 reviews
72%
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3.5/5
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A unique leave-on formula that’s gentle enough for daily use on all skin types. Exfoliates dead skin cells while clearing pores for a more even, radiant tone, plus visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles to reveal remarkably smoother, younger-looking skin. This exfoliant has an optimal pH range of 3.2–3.8.

ingredients

Water⁠, Methylpropanediol⁠, Butylene Glycol⁠, Salicylic Acid⁠, Polysorbate 20⁠, Camellia Oleifera⁠, Sodium Hydroxide⁠, Tetrasodium EDTA⁠

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    4.0
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    Tashi09

    8 years ago

    I depended on this heavily when I was younger. It really does an amazing job of smoothing skin and keeping pores clear. Now that I'm older, I actually prefer Paula's Clear 2% Salicylic Acid,...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Mikesmom1

    8 years ago

    For over a year now I have been looking for a product to take my skin to the next level after using ROC products for several years.I'm 48 with some deep lines and wrinkles and far from rich so not...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairRed, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    SkinFanaticJane

    8 years ago

    Works pretty good. Emerged blackheads and acne right on the stop. But I had to remove them. Only problem is I don't like the texture, it is very oily, and my dry face looks so shiny!!! My skin...

    About reviewer (111 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    vtoriaw

    8 years ago

    I definitely have mixed feelings about this product. The Paula's Choice 2% liquid BHA is the second product I've tried from PC. I first tried her 8% AHA gel and it completely destroyed my face-...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    Lhicksbeach

    8 years ago

    Works well to get rid of black heads. Such a great product and works within 10-20 days. It's a bit harsh on sensitive skin though, so I only use it on the oilier parts of my face such as nose,...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    nomoreagingforme

    8 years ago

    I like the fact that the lotion does not leave as much of a "residue" as the 2% solution, but I think this was too heavy for my combo/oily skin. I think it clogged my pores This review was...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    lilmissyblee1981

    8 years ago

    I was skeptical of PC products because of the price, but I saw this at a great price on QVC so I said why not? It's only been about a week but so far this stuff has been a game changer. I...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    Afrocutie

    8 years ago

    I tried to like it. I really did. But it caused my skin to shine, very loudly (nothing can shine loudly but this did). Caused skin to simultaneously flake and make an angry red rash wherever it...

    About reviewer (104 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    shannbronzo1

    9 years ago

    Have been using this for a few months now. I got a bunch of samples to try in all the PC 2% varieties, lotion, liquid, and gel. Had been using B.E.'s skin revver upper which is a 1% which I...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Medium, Warm

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Arden1996

    9 years ago

    It works. So I went through my first bottle knowing it absolutely exfoliates because this reddened and tinged my face every time ..but for the same reason i wasn't sure it it was doing more harm...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    nbsarah

    9 years ago

    I have tried this product for maybe a month now in the evening and I can not say that it totally cleared my skin but I definitely see some big changes. My skin feels a lot smoother and I don't get...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    anagrasana

    9 years ago

    This is life for me. Uncloges pores but you have to be patient until you see results. Just wait a couple of months, and then see the magic. I used to have small bums all over my forehead for ff 3...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    FallenWish

    9 years ago

    If I met Paula, I would kiss her right on the face. This stuff has been absolutely wonderful for me, and I'm finally starting to be happy with how my skin is again. I got the sample size for...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    duncan123

    9 years ago

    As many others have said in these reviews, this holds HG status in my book. I purchased this about a month ago after seeing it in a magazine. Even though I'm in my 50's, my face still breaks out...

    About reviewer (318 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    nsadlon

    9 years ago

    Definitely a must in my skincare regimen. At first I started once every 3 days at night after cleansing, let it sit for 20 minutes and then used oil as moisturizer. That wasn't enough so I bought a...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    charlottecsl

    9 years ago

    Wow...I'm surprised with all the raving reviews in here, if not ads... I used it religiously for two months, stayed out of the sun. It did pretty much nothing for me...it's like putting on water....

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    fialova84

    9 years ago

    Wanted to like it so much but somewho it broke me up, I looked like a disco ball and my skin was very itchy. My pores and pimples looked even larger. My skin is light to medium, very very sensitive...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

    HairOther

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    00R00

    9 years ago

    HG PM break-out prevention treatment. My skin is super-sensitive and this product never causes heat or flushing. Even when my skin was more normal-oily - this stuff is super-strong - applying it...

    About reviewer (88 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Iderror

    9 years ago

    My experience: This stuff is magic! I read about BHA exfoliants and my skin seemed to be the perfect candidate for it (cystic acne, not responding to topical antibiotics; enlarged, clogged pores...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    asweetsong

    9 years ago

    I use this as one of two chemical exfoliants because I have found that in partnership with AHAs, I can manage/prevent breakouts. Currently, I use p50 on alternate evenings, FAB pads on the other...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

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