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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    queenV

    19 years ago

    I really like this 8% AHA solution. I have combo acne prone skin & this really helps clear my pores to minimize blackheads & pimples. I alternate every night between this & PC's BHA 2% solution &...

    About reviewer (116 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    pocky

    19 years ago

    Like the other reviewers, I had great success alternating this with the BHA though I used AHA primarily in the winter when my skin was also prone to flakiness. I love BHA but it can't smooth skin...

    About reviewer (558 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    jackrabbitjre

    19 years ago

    This along with the 2% BHA lotion has done wonders for my complexion. It does sting but only for about 3 seconds, nothing intolerable, at least for me.

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    ekubo

    20 years ago

    It REALLY stung when I put it on my face, which I never think is a good thing. Plus, I did break out with little bumps underneath my skin after using it. Despite having dry skin, I rather stick...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    kinipela

    20 years ago

    The 8% stings a tad when you put it on- I use it everynight after toner and before my hydrating treatment cream mixed with super anitoxidant concentrate. I know that my face looks more healthy and...

    About reviewer (252 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Amy0207

    20 years ago

    Great AHA! I've been using this in the past 2 wks, and i'm very happy with the result. I'm using this at night with moisturizer and i use 2% BHA lotion in the morning follow with spf. My skin is...

    About reviewer (71 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Other

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    aquamarine11

    20 years ago

    This is an excellent AHA. I use her BHA solution for my oily acne prone skin, but it makes my face very flaky. The AHA applied at night under moisturizer gets rid of all the flakes and makes my...

    About reviewer (171 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    nicksmommy03

    20 years ago

    OK--of the 9 products I ordered a few weeks back from Paula's Choice/Paula's Select, I am 8 for 9 on them being THE BEST!!! I was a die hard user of Estee Lauder's Fruition Extra, then Idealist...

    About reviewer (179 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    missymisst

    20 years ago

    This does not fit into my personal face routine (I'm happily using Paula's 2% BHA, Retin-A Micro, and Paula's antioxidant serum) but I do like it for my very sun-damaged upper chest and to keep my...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    slafavers

    20 years ago

    I feel like the lone negative voice here, but I do not like this. It pales in comparison to MD Forte's AHA lotion, and the two are basically the same price if you buy MD Forte on ebay. The...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    vanbergc

    20 years ago

    I've been using Paula's 8% AHA for several months now. Previously, I was using a high-end MD formulated product, Spa MD 10%Glycolic Night Cream. While the Spa MD product worked somewhat better...

    About reviewer (387 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    KerryGold

    20 years ago

    I'm late 40s with oily skin.<br>I've come late to Paula's skincare line but better late than never. The 8% AHA is a solution in more ways than one. I use this three to four nights a week and no...

    About reviewer (200 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Medium, Cool

    HairGrey, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    TrizyDLuX

    20 years ago

    I am a huge fan of AHAs in general and I love Paula's 8% AHA lotion. I use it in the morning after washing my face (with paula's Skin Recovery Cleanser) and then I let the AHA dry and put on some...

    About reviewer (93 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Dry

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    KISSNZ

    20 years ago

    ive been using this product for at least two months, had to order from australia as paulas choice products arent available in new zealand , it sinks in nicely and really has made a hugh difference...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    jseah000

    20 years ago

    I really wanted to like this, unfortunately this made me break out and gave me tiny white pimples (milia?). I do have somewhat sensitive skin so i think this aha product may be too strong for me....

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    hadas

    20 years ago

    This is a quality AHA product--fragrance free, good ph for optimal effectiveness--but there is quite a bit of film-forming agent in in this clear, liquidy gel; it's very sticky and as it dries it...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    manda822

    20 years ago

    A well formulated AHA product for much less than what I used to pay for my MD formulations products! Same results, maybe even better, no irritating fragrance, very minimal tingling. This is a good...

    About reviewer (180 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    theluscioushellcat

    20 years ago

    I tried Paula's Choice to get several results - a brighter complexion, control of monthly breakouts, and more radiance. For the more blemish-prone areas of my skin (my horrible chin!) I am using...

    About reviewer (245 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Lotus78

    20 years ago

    Yikes, this stings!! That's my only complaint, though- otherwise I really like this product. It starts out as a sticky liquid and then quickly absorbs into the skin. Since I've been using it I do...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    Excella

    21 years ago

    I really like this AHA and use it daily. It keeps my skin looking brighter and also helps keep it clear. It's a clear gel and I just apply it with my fingers. No smell that I can detect and it...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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