Skin Perfecting 8% AHA (Glycolic Acid) Gel Exfoliator

Paula's Choice

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4.2

321 reviews
82%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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Water, Glycolic Acid (alpha hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (chamomile/soothing agent), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (water-binding agent), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Sodium PCA (water-binding agents), Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol (slip agents/penetration enhancers), Hydroxyethylcellulose,), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben (all preservatives).

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    5.0
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    gdriban

    18 years ago

    Love this! Paula's choice does it again! My 40 y.o. skin is soft and smooth. I have no problems with burning because I have used it for awhile. At first it does burn but that means it's doing it's...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    zernelle

    18 years ago

    I've been using PC BHA for years now, but lately, I've noticed that my skin isn't quite as smooth and even as I would like, so I ordered a sample of the 8% AHA Solution. It certainly doesn't take...

    About reviewer (737 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

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    sarbm

    18 years ago

    I have very sensitive, combination skin. I received this product a week ago and have not noticed any skin discomfort. My face feels much smoother and so far, no breakouts. A little goes a long...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    5.0
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    CMadruga

    18 years ago

    I can't believe I haven't reviewed this yet! This is truly a HG product. I have used this for a year or so now. My skin is super, super sensitive, very oily, and prone to break outs with new...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Nell8

    18 years ago

    I've only had this a couple of weeks but I am going to review now and update in few months. I already use the 2% BHA liquid with great success but I wanted to try the AHA 8% mainly due to the...

    About reviewer (63 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    moongrrl

    18 years ago

    I can't believe I haven't reviewed this yet! I've used this just about every morning for three years now and whenever I stop for a while, my skin shows it! It's simple, unscented, non-greasy and...

    About reviewer (157 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    jaybee8

    18 years ago

    I'm a PPP with rosacea, so I was cautious about using this product as I was worried it would cause a roseacea flare-up. I've found that using it twice a week works best for me. I use a very small...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairSilver

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    moopsmcphee

    18 years ago

    Amazing. My skin is SO soft after using this. I love this stuff. I also use this on my legs, which are incredibly dry, with skin that can sometimes crack. This (along with Urederm moisturiser)...

    About reviewer (69 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    keahi

    18 years ago

    This is one of the only products I can confidentally claim as HG. After switching Birth control prescriptions, my normally clear skin went beserk. I was devasted by the hyper-pigmentation left in...

    About reviewer (883 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    espyh

    18 years ago

    AMAZING!!! I have never had such soft skin, then I tried the sample of this. Yes, it definitely stings the first few times you use it, but like others have said, that seems to indicate that it's...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    katieblush

    18 years ago

    I switched to this last week and have been using this at night. Okay, I can see why you don't need a scrub when using this product. In the morning when this has been on my face all night, my skin...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age44-55

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    5.0
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    mnguyen34

    18 years ago

    Love, love, love Paula's Choice exfoliants!!!! I use this gel at night and the BHA 2% liquid during the day and my skin is beautiful!!! I used to have a horrible problem with blackheads on my nose...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    dianaschu

    18 years ago

    I had a cold with runny nose, and I was blowing my nose all the time. As a result I had dry flakes all over my nose - really bad. I decided to try this (I had a sample) and after just 2...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    phizzybee

    18 years ago

    I've moved on from this product. it doesnt wear or provide a good base under makeup. It dries a little tacky and there is resiude to rinse off if you apply over night. It can sting, and may at...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    NancyM

    18 years ago

    Holy mother of god, this stuff burns! <p> I have pretty even toned skin dry/combo skin with no blemishes and I do not have sensitive skin. I wanted to use this to try to get rid of some age spots...

    About reviewer (405 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    kolokithaki

    18 years ago

    I discovered this thanks to MUA and I'm not sure how I survived without it. There is a mild stinging sensation on application,I take that to mean that it's actually working! My skin has improved...

    About reviewer (96 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    maia74

    18 years ago

    I love this stuff! I bought this and the 2% BHA liquid with lesser hopes for this...but I was wrong. I actually like the stinging sensation of this, it makes it feel like it's working. What I don't...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    poprocks86

    18 years ago

    I've tried several PC products: One Step Cleanser, Skin Balancing Cleanser, both blemish treatments, 2% BHA lotion, and this stuff, 8% BHA gel. Everything was fine except this gel. This stuff...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    TRKK

    18 years ago

    I'm so hooked on Paula's exfoliants! After good results with the BHA 2% gel, I decided to take the plunge with this and it's absolutely fantastic. A huge plus is the price which is totally...

    About reviewer (215 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    joeyinfiji

    18 years ago

    I purchased this product originally for my face... but decided to use the 1% BHA instead just to get deeper into the pores.... anyway, I started using this product on my neck, chest & back of my...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

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