45%
would repurchase
4.6/5
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description

ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol (water-binding agent), Cetyl Alcohol (thickener/emollient), Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (matte finish thickener), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Cyclopentasiloxane (silicone slip agent), Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer (thickener), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (anti-inflammatory antioxidant), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (anti-irritants), Beta-Glucan (anti-inflammatory antioxidant), Allantoin (anti-irritant), Dimethicone (silicone skin-conditioning agent), Glycerin (skin-repairing ingredient), Lauric Acid (skin-repairing fatty acid), Sorbitan Stearate (emulsifier), PEG-40 Stearate (solubilizing agent), Polysorbate 20 (thickener), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Hexylene Glycol (solvent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Ethylhexylglycerin (skin-conditioning agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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2 years ago

A beautiful serum for sensitive skin or those with rosacea. It does not sting yet helps with gentle exfoliation. After my AM cleanse with a non-foaming cream cleanser, I apply this, then PC’s 10%...

About reviewer (1140 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue



5.0
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4 years ago

I received a travel size bottle of this free with a Paula's Choice order a while back. (I think PC had changed the packaging and was trying to get rid of the old bottles.) I already use PC's 2% BHA...

About reviewer (550 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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7 years ago

I bought the 30 ml sample of this. I have rosacea mainly on my cheeks but don't really use this exfoliant on them as it is quite drying and my cheeks are already very dry. I do like to use it...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


1.0
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7 years ago

the irony of this product is the claim that it's calming. in fact, it's the most irritating BHA she makes. Her original uncucumber flavored plain old 1% bha lotion was seriously kick ass, the best...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age

SkinOther

HairBlond

EyesGreen


3.0
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7 years ago

While I think this lotion is okay, I don't think I would repurchase this particular formulation of BHA from Paula's Choice. I have very sensitive skin, and I have rosacea, so I do like products...

About reviewer (564 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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7 years ago

I have been using this for a little over a month now and I'm really pleased. The previous BHA exfoliant I tried I believe was the 2% gel which was too strong. At the moment I use this once a...

About reviewer (87 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

EyesBlue


2.0
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8 years ago

Hey, I love Paula! I'm sensitive and breakout prone. Her 2% BHA got me through at least a decade with better skin than I thought I was ever going to have. Then I moved to the Clear 2% toner, which...

About reviewer (81 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


3.0
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8 years ago

I have no problems with this product. I purchased this instead of the 2% BHA cream because I thought the my skin would not be able to handle the strength of the cream. However, I find this a tad to...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlack


4.0
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8 years ago

I've tried this in hopes that it would improve my skins redness, and I don't think it did that. I did enjoy it otherwise, it has a really nice lightweight texture and is easier to apply than the 2%...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Relaxed, Medium

EyesGreen


3.0
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8 years ago

It's hard to be negative about this product as it hasn't caused me any further breakouts or had my skin extra sensitive, but I don't find that it has done miracles to me at all. I've wanted...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

I recommend anyone interested tries a sample first, but for me, so far this is very useful. Within minutes of first trying this my pores looked smaller, skin as a result, smoother and redness was...

About reviewer (127 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


4.0
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9 years ago

I have been sampling all of Paula's Choice exfoliants to find the right one(s) for me. I have oily to normal combination skin, with dry areas and sensitivity. Of the PC BHAs I have tried so far,...

About reviewer (163 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I like how it goes on. It's smooth and silky and easily absorbs into my skin without leaving a film of any type. It has made a big difference in my skin....in the places my skin is not damaged by...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Curly, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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9 years ago

This is a difficult product to review; something I'm finding with all the CALM products I've tried so far. For me so far, this has been very middle of the line: not a terrible product by any means,...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

Great product that's gentle enough for everyday use. It is a lotion but it's not that moisturizing - you'll likely need to use moisturizer on top of this (if you have normal-dry skin) The packaging...

About reviewer (145 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I've used several of Paula' Choice exfoliants, and am impressed with this formulation for rosacea-prone skin. Although I am oily, in wintry, cold weather, my skin turns turbulent, red achy and...

About reviewer (166 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesGreen


3.0
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9 years ago

Update: I don't think this is doing enough to exfoliate my skin because I am always having a zit or two lately with the Calm products so either this product is a culprit or it is not doing it's...

About reviewer (1680 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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9 years ago

This is a mid weight lotion for all skin types. It is sold separately from their dry and oily skin lines. I believe those with dry or combination skin might like this. It comes in a pump style...

About reviewer (272 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

My skin is highly sensitive and I struggled with acne throughout my teens, finally resorting to Accutane. I've had bouts of redness and sensitivity. This is hereditary in my family, full of...

About reviewer (835 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


2.0
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9 years ago

I have types 1 and 2 Rosacea, so I'm always searching for products to alleviate the redness. I've been using both of Paula's new CALM products for the past week and I don't like either. This one...

About reviewer (497 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen