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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    2.0
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    Safin

    11 years ago

    I bought this treatment about 6 months ago and stored it in a closet for the first months, I actually don't know why I bought this, maybe because I hoped that I could improve my skin a bit more....

    About reviewer (204 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    anonyym

    11 years ago

    Great! I use this with the BHA 2 % And my skin feels soooo soft after using this

    About reviewer (250 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    ProductJunkey

    11 years ago

    If your skin cannot tolerate Retin A, or if you cannot deal with the peeling/dryness, then this is the next best thing! It gives you similar results- pore size reduced, overall tone and texture...

    About reviewer (843 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    CordulaM

    11 years ago

    **I found out I can't use Propylene Glycol, and possibly Butylene Glycol. It took a long time to figure out but that's the reason I can't use this product. I also am pretty sure chemical...

    About reviewer (710 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairOther, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    edtennisbabe

    12 years ago

    This stuff is awesome. I have pretty sensitive skin and was advised by my derm to start using a AHA. I tried the 10% glycolic stuff from Alpha Hydrox. Oh man that burned...and burned and burned. I...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    ellie179

    12 years ago

    Excellent product! My skin has been it's best since I included AHA/BHA into my skincare 2 years ago after reading the advice from Paula's website. My skin has since become mostly blemish free and...

    About reviewer (246 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    natefan

    12 years ago

    A stellar exfoliant option from Paula's Choice. Excellent packaging, and, when compared to other AHA exfoliants, quite cheap! I usually use one pump for face, then an additional one pump for neck...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Plinko

    12 years ago

    I only added this to my skin care routine about a month ago and I am blown away by the results. I switched to this chemical exfoliant after an esthetician suggested the the broken capillaries...

    About reviewer (88 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    mrsminniver

    12 years ago

    I chose this product mainly to tackle pigmentation in conjunction with their 2% bha liquid to tackle my skin's clogged pores and slight acne "infestation". Bha in the morning and this product in...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    kiwirusmakeup

    12 years ago

    I absolutely love this product, have been using it for years, makes my skin nice and even and the gel feels nice on my skin, doesn't take long to dry. I am allergic to aspirin, that is why i chose...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    Gubynaya

    12 years ago

    HG product. Has completely transformed my face. I have slightly oily skin that is prone to clogs and the occasional cystic pimple. I used BHA products in the past, only to have them stop working...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lemonz4us

    12 years ago

    This is a very nice 8% glycolic acid based exfoliant. Before this, i used alpha hydrox's 10% enhanced cream, and although i was just introducing my skin to aha, it burned more than i liked. This...

    About reviewer (159 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lilyalexis

    12 years ago

    I made the decision of switching to a chemical exfoliant after noticing several broken capillaries around my chin, possibly from over exfoliating when I was younger in a desperate attempt to get...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    billa2010

    12 years ago

    tried it for the first time today, my face felt like it was on fire it was stinging so bad! And this was just with initial contact (did not rub in product or anything) Definitely not for someone...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Tan, Cool

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kiely98

    12 years ago

    Great stuff! Has definitely improved the rate of my skin turnover, and has helped reduce the appearance of old acne marks.

    About reviewer (170 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    rachaelvictorious

    13 years ago

    I've been using this product for about 4 years now. I've used the gel, cream, and liquid formulations. The gel is the by far the most economical formulation. A bottle lasts me about 6 months...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    AnnieRocco

    13 years ago

    Love it! Dosent break me out nor drying and made my skin feels smooth and radiant the next day. Absorb fast and its totally not sticky unlike paula's bhas.. BUT i do prefer the resist weekly...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    ohsailor

    13 years ago

    EDITED: As with the BHA Liquid, I've had to cease using AHA as I think it was too much for my skin to cope with. I've been backwards and forwards with this product as I so wanted it to work but it...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Kinky, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    lindsayloohoo

    13 years ago

    This is a well-formulated, effective product that I will continue to repurchase. It's not part of my daily routine, but something that I keep on hand for dry skin days or when my skin needs a...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    lindsayloohoo

    13 years ago

    More reviews can be found for this product under "8% Alpha Hydroxy Solution." This is a well-formulated, effective product that I will continue to repurchase. It's not part of my daily...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

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