83%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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Key Ingredients: salicylic acid, methylpropanediol, green tea Product Ingredients: Active: Salicylic Acid 2% Inactive: Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol (slip agents/penetration enhancers), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Extract (anti-irritant/antioxidant), Polysorbate-20 (solubolizing agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancer), Tetrasodium EDTA (chelating agent).

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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3 years ago

I am already a loyal user of the PAULA'S CHOICE 2% BHA liquid and have been for many years. However, there are times when I need an extra something to just clear those pores out and get in deep....

About reviewer (108 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen



5.0
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3 years ago

I received a sample/travel size bottle of this to try when I got the BHA Gel, and I have to say, I prefer this over the BHA Gel. It’s supposed to be stronger but I find they’re both effective at...

About reviewer (200 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack


4.0
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5 years ago

I've tried the regular strength before and I would say this I should not overly different from that, except this leaves a slightly tacky finish compared to the regular strength - something I think...

About reviewer (121 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

This is a really good toner and it does help with redness. However, I actually prefer the other CLEAR toner in the white bottle, CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution with 2%...

About reviewer (835 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

Works the same as the original bha liquid. I really like it.

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesGreen


2.0
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7 years ago

This is the third time I've tried a Paula's product. Three strikes, it's out. I bought this because I developed a few small red bumps under my skin and thought it would clear it up quickly. I...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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8 years ago

HG PRODUCT FOR MEEE!! My skin cleared up after using this, but i guess u only need to use this in the night before bed time, i found this dry out my skin when i used in the day time...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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8 years ago

I have combination skin with many blackheads oll over my face, some small pimples here and there and quite some redness. Unfortunately, this product did not help with any of that, quite the...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

Love!! This BHA has completely transformed my skin. It instantly made my skin so much better, then about a week later I began a horrible purging period. It lasted about 6 weeks but I knew it was...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen


1.0
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9 years ago

Ugh, I wanted this to be my miracle product but it did absolutely nothing for me. Background information: 7 years ago I went through an accutane course because my skin did not respond to any...

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

Let me tell you that this stuff is a miracle in a bottle! I that Paula knows what is effective and is after results and not profit. That is why I chose this. In the first week I broke out HORRIBLE!...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

I started using this one a while back and am rather impressed. It doesn't remove my blackheads completely but I never expected that. However, my pores are visibly smaller and my blackheads are...

About reviewer (280 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

Love this product...everything I use is Paula's Choice products, they are amazing and I have finally cleared my acne! :) I did have a coupon for $10 for other reviewers to use but it got deleted!

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

Brief Overview: Holy grail product for my hormonal acne, works much faster then other PC BHA products and seems more targeted. The texture is oily but after 4 minutes wait it absorbs in...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

I was getting some random breakouts (mostly jaw and a little on my cheeks- cell phone areas though) and nothing seemed to work. I got a sample of this from Paula's Choice out of desperation and...

About reviewer (331 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

LOVE this stuff. It's the only salicylic acid I've ever used that doesn't irritate my sensitive skin.

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

Paula is keeping my skin as young and even toned, as possible for years. Try all her products and read her reviews to gain a serious insight into cosmetic industry and crap sold out there. This...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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10 years ago

This product is amazing. I would always follow up my makeup cleansing with an application of this expoliant on a cotton pad, and it removed the leftover dirt, oil, and dead skin as I had never seen...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

I HAVE THE DELUXE SAMPLE AND AM CURRENTLY STILL USING IT. This has a licorice-like smell it reminded me of those watered down mouthwashes you get from the hospital. There is licorice in here ,and...

About reviewer (272 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

My skin: adult hormonal acne since 25 years back. Severe melasma from old bc-pills... I like this. You will feel a little "greasy" right when you put it on your face cause it takes such a time...

About reviewer (222 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown