77%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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description

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


1.0
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9 years ago

All throughout my teen years, I used BHA and benzoyl peroxide for my acne. I was young and didn't know any better about the other ingredient choices out there. And all through out my teen years......

About reviewer (525 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Fine

EyesOther



3.0
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9 years ago

I don't like the way my skin looks after applying this. My face looks shiny and the gel doesn't sink in well. It works, but I would only use it at night time. I prefer 2% BHA (salicylic acid)...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

I am sensitive to many chemicals and ingredients, so I buy and give/throw away more products than I'd like. It often takes several uses before I know how I will react, so I just keep searching. I...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


3.0
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9 years ago

I don't like this nearly as much as the skin perfecting 2% bha liquid. I bought bc it was on sale and I figured there wouldn't be much difference between the two. I've been using the skin...

About reviewer (79 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


4.0
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10 years ago

This is pretty similar in texture to the Clear Regular Strength liquid, but has additional antioxidant ingredients. I hate the texture of her other BHA products, so I suppose this and the Clear...

About reviewer (60 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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10 years ago

I don't mind this product but I don't think I will repurchase mainly due to the consistency. Prior to buying this product I used the Paula's choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid product and saw...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

The best exfoliant around. Non sticky, non slimy, fast absorbing and it works! I have tried them all, so I know what I am talking about ;-)

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

Of all PC's BHAs, this is my favourite. It's non-irritating (I have v.sensitive skin), keeps pores clear and acne away, and isn't too drying. You also get a lot of product for your $.

About reviewer (67 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

I just started using Paula's Choice in December 2014 when my daughter gave me many, many samples for Xmas. I tried all of them and this was the first product of hers I bought along with Resist...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

This is the best exfoliator i've tried. I don't use any cottonball when applying this, I just poor it in my hands and pat it in and my skin absorbes it immediatly. My skin is combination type...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

I have been using an AHA cleanser a couple times a week for 3 years with great results and naturally thought that an AHA toner would work well for me also. Not so. I went through basically all of...

About reviewer (103 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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10 years ago

Toner-like exfoliant that feels like water and has an anti-aging boost. I adore this formula and alternate it with the 4% BHA foam. Perfect tag team.

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

This product changed my skin in couple of days. After using AHAs on my skin for a long time and no improvement on the pimples i started with BHA, and OMG what a difference. Just choose the formula...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

I've tried a few of the BHA products from Paula's Choice now, and this is definitely my favourite to use. It's a great watery texture that dries very quickly, unlike the sticky feeling the 2% Gel...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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10 years ago

Grrrr :( I bought this as I loved the other BHA liquid 2% and I absolutely loved it! Cleared my blackheads, made me glow, even out my skin tone but it was drying & I didn't like the icky feeling on...

About reviewer (72 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

This stuff looks and feels exactly like water. Twice a day after cleansing I put a small amount on a cotton pad and smooth it all over my face. It's invisible and has no fragrance. But it (in...

About reviewer (82 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

Works great for me- Paula's Choice has two versions of the 2% BHA chemical exfoliant, and I really don't' understand the difference, but they both work equally well for me. I use this as a toner...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

This is a really good BHA. I have it in Paula's new men's line (same product). It is good to use after I shave and I use it at night as well. It's a nice exfoliation and I saw a difference almost...

About reviewer (470 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


3.0
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10 years ago

I have tried all the other PC 2% BHA formulations and had started to feel a little like Goldilocks trying to figure out which version worked best for me (this one’s too harsh…this one leaves my...

About reviewer (164 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I loved this from the first time I used it. It's really gentle yet effective. and causes no irritation to my skin. It looks and feels like water and has no scent. I use it twice a day, after...

About reviewer (326 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown