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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    eksims

    10 years ago

    Game changer! This in conjunction with PC 2% BHA gel has changed my skin. I'm 24, suffer from normal great skin in the tzone, but dry skin with acne on the jaw, neck, and temples. I use this only...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    bluestar21

    10 years ago

    I really like Paula's Choice products because they don't use fragrance, don't use alcohol, disclose information such as percentage of AHA and pH of their products. Plus, they will exchange almost...

    About reviewer (292 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    fecktopia

    10 years ago

    Believe the hype. It works. I've used most of the AHAs listed as best on PC beautypedia, and this is the absolute best. 8% isn't gentle but not over the top strong either. This does tingle,...

    About reviewer (133 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

    HairOther, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    michmy

    10 years ago

    This product WORKS, yes you will feel a slight tingle when you first apply it (it might feel stronger if you've never used a chemical exfoliant). A little goes a long way, I find if I apply a...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    dreamspice

    10 years ago

    This was my first exfoliating product from Paula's Choice and I ended up returning it. The problem was that it kept pilling (a problem I have had with ALL the PC gel exfoliants). I switched to the...

    About reviewer (382 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    christyness79

    10 years ago

    I have been using this for about a week. I previously used Olay's Night Resurfacing Elixir. I find this product to be significantly stronger, though I don't know how much since Olay doesn't...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Eire1

    10 years ago

    I HAD THE SAMPLE AND PLAN TO TRY IT AGAIN. This will work at exfoliating the outer layer of your skin. The texture feels weird but in a way that might actually appeal to most skin types like : dry...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Kadyjoi

    10 years ago

    The first few times I used this, it stung for about 5 minutes. Not unbearable, but definitely not pleasant. I'd read so many reviews that said this stuff was awesome though, so I figured I'd give...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    ryapapaya

    10 years ago

    I love this product! The results are amazing, my skin is brighter and clear from blemishes, I look dewy and more youthful. The product goes on silky smooth and not sticky and dries quite fast. It...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    aquaris

    10 years ago

    I would consider this gel AHA exfoliant formula to be my HG. It's amazing and results are noticeable the next day. It's formulated so that you can use it daily, but I use it maybe once or twice...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    antolin1

    11 years ago

    This is hands down my favorite product from Paula's Choice. This does everything that Paula's weekly 10% AHA Resist treatment CLAIMS to do (but fails at), and then some. This is probably because...

    About reviewer (600 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    wendylee526

    11 years ago

    I LOVE this product. I can't say enough. I discovered it from the recommendation of a youtube makeup expert that I follow... and I have very dry skin and had recently hear that exfoliation "scrubs"...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Empyrean_Luminary

    11 years ago

    Holy grail. I've tried other AHA treatments and this one is amazing! It doesn't sting (I'm looking at you Alpha Hydrox Swipes), it leaves skin very smooth after just a few treatments, lasts a long...

    About reviewer (113 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    fontainemullins

    11 years ago

    Received a deluxe sized sample of this with my Lust Have It subscription box a couple of weeks ago. This stuff is amazing! When I first put it on it stung a little on a couple of dry patches around...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Lady5andy

    11 years ago

    I love this gel a lot. My skin is so much better since I started using this. It feels fuller, with less little bumps. It sinks super fast into the skin without leaving it feeling thight and...

    About reviewer (569 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    veronicacolombia

    11 years ago

    The stuff really works. It is a light gel that sinks into your skin immediately. it doesn't break me out and I have the impression that it improves my skin appearance in terms of even color and...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    nlutes

    11 years ago

    I gave this product three lippies because although I think it's improved my skin quite a bit, I don't love the formula. I find it incredibly sticky. The stickiness does not go away and sometimes...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    MagnoliaState

    11 years ago

    I have used Paula's Choice products for years. I've always used the BHA products and was pleased enough with the results. I recently switched to this AHA gel. It was like OVERNIGHT difference. ...

    About reviewer (112 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    erotic_snail

    11 years ago

    I wish I had found this product sooner. I have used many products to attempt to combat my dry skin over the years, and none have really worked well enough for me to want to repurchase. I've wasted...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Laski

    11 years ago

    I like this treatment a lot - I had several samples and used it once or twice a week in the evenings (more often than that would have probably been a bit much for my rosacea skin). I like the...

    About reviewer (337 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

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