77%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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ingredients

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol (slip agents and penetration enhancers), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid exfoliating agent), Butylene Glycol (slip agent), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier) Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (cell-communicating ingredients), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (anti-irritant), Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid (antioxidant), Oleanolic Acid (anti-irritant), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin-repairing ingredient), Allantoin (anti-irritant),Trehalose (skin-repairing ingredient), Panthenol (skin-conditioning agent), Glycerin (skin-repairing ingredient), PEG-60 Almond Glycerides (emulsifier), Caprylyl Glycol (skin-conditioning agent), PEG/PPG-18/4 Copolymer (solvent), Methyl Gluceth-20, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane (skin-conditioning agents),Glycereth-26 (emollient thickener), Sodium Metabisulfite (stabilizer), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Carbomer (gel-based thickener), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent).

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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4 years ago

I honestly thought I had already reviewed this product. I have used 3 bottles already and I already repurchased a back up after finishing my last bottle. This is a gentle yet effective exfoliant. I...

About reviewer (431 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Dark, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown



3.0
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5 years ago

I've been through two bottles of this. The first time I purchased this I also got the Clear 2% Regular Strength BHA as I couldn't decide between the two. I alternated between them but found myself...

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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6 years ago

After doing some research and discovering that BHA's can clean out large pores and make them appear finer I decided to try Paula's Choice Resist 2% BHA. When I received it I stopped using my night...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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6 years ago

I think I’ve gone through 2 or 3 bottles of this. It’s a great leave on chemical exfoliant. My skin tolerates it very well. It makes my sister’s skin peel a lot but she is new to leave on...

About reviewer (698 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

I was an earlyish adopter of Paula's Choice exfoliants, but then, for reasons that are unclear even to me, I fell off the wagon and stayed off for nearly a decade. Well, now I'm back on, and it...

About reviewer (550 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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6 years ago

I got a travel size version of this. Compared to the famous liquid BHA - this one is gentler and more elegant. The liquid is a little rough. If you have more sensitive skin, I would recommend this...

About reviewer (52 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

This honestly saved my skin. I use the Extra Strength which I believe is slightly different. For years I've struggled with acne and almost every product I've tried has broken out--it's so bad I...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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7 years ago

I have sensitive skin and had previously tried the 1% bha lotion. But silicones just don’t seem to suit my skin! I was scared to try the 2% then when I did ay first I almost wished I hadn’t - I...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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7 years ago

This is a good bha. Paula choice has a good range of bha’s . I really liked it but its not my favourite liquid bha of the range but there is a differant one for everyone since everyones skin is...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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8 years ago

Woah, wish I had known about this product sooner. It has completely stopped my forehead from becoming an oil slick by mid-afterrnoon. Aside from this miracle, my pores appear smaller and I have had...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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8 years ago

Since I tend to have dry skin I use this product 2-3 times a week. It really keeps my pores clean. When the pores are clean they appear smaller. I put it on areas of my face with enlarged pores....

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I know that all the products I have reviewed receive five stars, but that's because I have extremely sensitive skin and, to minimise negative reactions, seriously review everything before putting...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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8 years ago

I really love this BHA. I am on my third bottle and it is noticeable if I run out and don't use it for a while. I cleanse my skin and then use this treatment at least 3 times a week. I follow up...

About reviewer (70 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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8 years ago

I went through the entire bottle and I love this stuff! I could tell a noticeable difference in the appearance of pores and texture of my skin.

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Dark, Neutral

HairBlack, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

Over the past 9 months, I have cycled through nearly all of the Paula's Choice BHA treatments. RESIST Daily Pore-Refining Treatment 2% BHA ended up being my favorite. It is also the same product as...

About reviewer (163 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

One great BHA, very light, far less sticky than her 2% liquid. In fact, completely absorbed and non sticky within seconds . I am trying this out cuz Jan marini one is getting too expensive....

About reviewer (70 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

Amazing product. I've used several Paula's bha products including 2% liquid, 1% lotion, 2% body lotion. This 2% treatment beat them all in terms of texture and efficacy. Feels like water but I can...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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9 years ago

It is not for sensitive skin,I got hugs reaction after using it for 2days

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Kinky, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

If you have oily acne prone skin with enlarged pores you need this in your life. I haven't had a major breakout in months because of this. It has truly changed my skin. I only use this at night but...

About reviewer (81 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


3.0
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9 years ago

Well I have slightly oily skin and what I really loved about this was it felt very fluid like. It was almost like I was applying water on my face. It does not dry quickly , but it has a stopper at...

About reviewer (272 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown