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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    satori00

    19 years ago

    I love this product. After the first few days, the flaking stops and a beautiful layer of skin shows through! Be warned, though - if you stop using it for a few days you can really feel a...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    Liz7851

    19 years ago

    Gives me smooth and radiant skin. I totally love this 8% Alpha Hydroxy Solution of Paula's that I would recommend this to anyone who's not sensitive to Alpha Hydroxy Acid. This is the only one...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOily

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sweetpeacali

    19 years ago

    I've been using this for 2 months and love it. I use it every other night, alternating it with the 1% BHA gel. I had been using the Alpha Hydrox Enhanced Cream, which is 10% AHA, but despite the...

    About reviewer (88 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    gurululu

    19 years ago

    I have been a long time user of Neutrogena Healthy Skin (AHA). I love Paula's Beta Hydroxy, the only one that isn't drying when used once per day and makes a significant difference in moisture...

    About reviewer (159 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

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    Treasa

    19 years ago

    This is the first time i have used AHA. Definately allergic to this product, after 2 days of use my skin was red, rashy, flaking, irritated, itchy, blotchy,dry, awful. I stopped using it 4 days ago...

    About reviewer (136 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    jawa

    19 years ago

    I'd been using Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion because I liked the idea of having a moisturizer/sunscreen/AHA product all in one, but my skin didn't like it at all - lots of redness, irritation...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    shinejunkiemonkee

    19 years ago

    This, when used in conjunction with PC 2% BHA liquid is the only thing that has made a real difference in my skin. I've been using these products together for about a month, incorporating them into...

    About reviewer (550 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    sugarplum71

    19 years ago

    Hi, I've tried several PC products and this is the best one, hands down. It doesn't sting me at all, I guess cause I've been using a home microdermabrasion product. I like the texture: liquid...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    joyelle

    19 years ago

    Horrible! This product just dried my skin and didn't provide any smoothing at all. I have normal skin which felt slightly dry after using this product. It is a clear gel that has a slightly...

    About reviewer (158 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    frstldy575

    19 years ago

    I absolutely love this glycolic exfoliant, Paula has the best exfoliants. I would definitely buy it again.

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Ladycandy

    19 years ago

    Paula's choice is a very good brand that is quite cheap and works well. This is great for dry skin so if you have dry skin like me i suggest you give it a go!

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Janice7920

    19 years ago

    I've been very pleased with the Paula's Choice products I've been using over the last several months. Its hard for me to go back to anything else now that I've tried her products (especially...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Sonatina

    19 years ago

    This is my favourite AHA product. It gets rid of my clogged pores like no other, and I've tried Retin-A, BHA, sulfur mask, tea tree, bp, microderms, etc. It is so effective at evening out skin...

    About reviewer (325 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    NatalieJ

    19 years ago

    I stopped using an AHA for a while just out of pure sloth. When I decided to get back on the bandwagon, I couldn't find my beloved Alpha Hydrox anywhere, so decided to give this a try. (I've used...

    About reviewer (197 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    mistermark

    19 years ago

    Great AHA product that easily replaces my Murad Combination Skin Formula gel for far less money and a smoother result. Now if only Paula could up the percentage of vitamins in her super-low...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ironwoman01

    19 years ago

    This product is great! I've been using it for about 8 months now and I can really tell a difference in my skin. Its smoother and it's faded some of the pink/red acne marks. When I first started...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Sashayy

    19 years ago

    I'll add my voice to the chorus of positives on this product. I tried it on a whim when PC was having a no-shipping-cost to Canada deal and I'm glad I did. <p> I smooth this on at night after...

    About reviewer (202 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Curly, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    clara_48047

    19 years ago

    this really helps with my dry patches great price for something that accually works too. 1st time i used it my face stung all over really bad, and the next morning it was all red and irritated....

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    sll74

    19 years ago

    great product and no stinging and works very well with the bha products. i use this as part of the acne cure program and it works so well for me. i will continue to use this.

    About reviewer (369 reviews)

    Age

    SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

    HairBrown, Kinky, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    NCdancergrl21

    19 years ago

    This is awesome! Just be prepared because it REALLY works. It's good for people who have really dry skin or someone who has mild breakouts that are caused by not exfoliating enough. The first time...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

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