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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    dusice

    13 years ago

    This AHA is a great AHA product if this is what you're in the market for. The ingredients are excellent, the consistency is super for sensitive skin types, I didn't get any rashes or unpleasant...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    oonaghst

    13 years ago

    I've got normal/dry skin that occasionally reacts so I was a bit apprehensive about this, but tempted due to a certain amount of hyperpigmentation that I have. I can't comment yet on whether it...

    About reviewer (104 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    elin22

    13 years ago

    This is useful to have on hand for skin emergencies. For anyone with milia, or similar blemishes, I’d recommend this gel. I had two milia on my face that refused to budge. I used the AHA every...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    cherrim

    13 years ago

    Another staple in my face routine. I can only use it about 2 times a week maximum, or else my sensitive skin can feel a little "burned." When I use it at night, my skin feel soooo soft in the...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    gorbe

    14 years ago

    Unlike the other reviewer, this works amazingly for me. I have used many skin products over the years, but none have made a significant noticeable difference in the texture of my skin before. This...

    About reviewer (568 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    RumChata

    14 years ago

    I'm suprised this didn't work for me after all the raving reviews for Paula's Choice products. But, I am the first to review this particular product so maybe this is not one of thier hotter items....

    About reviewer (260 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    jootje

    14 years ago

    This is one of my favourite skincare products. About my skin: I have very clog-prone and slightly sensitive combination skin (normal cheeks, oily t-zone). My main concerns are/were uneven...

    About reviewer (153 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    LizWords

    14 years ago

    Update: I've been using this several times a week for several months now. I'm not even half way done with a 4oz bottle. I bumped the score up to 5 lippies as I absolutely love this product. I...

    About reviewer (290 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    veraveravera

    14 years ago

    This is great. My skin has cleared up and I got a more radiant and even skintone. I have used for about 2.5 months and I am continuing. It doesn't sting terrible thanks to all the anti irritants...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Reservechic

    14 years ago

    I love it! It's the best glycolic acid product I have ever tried. It doesn't cause little red bumps to appear, It never makes my face turn bright red, and it actually has some moisturizing...

    About reviewer (972 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    sgourmand

    14 years ago

    Love this! My HG spot treatment, I apply a small amount to each pimple and within half an hour, just before applying my moisturiser hey presto the pimple has shrunk to half its previous size or...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Fibergash6

    14 years ago

    I really love this. I don't get much acne but suffer from extremely congested pores. It's gross. After using this for a week, I definitley see a difference. It'll probably take a little longer to...

    About reviewer (147 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Other

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    skibunny

    14 years ago

    I am using 8% Alpha Hydroxy Solution to clear my acne scars. Have been using it for over a month. The AHA makes my skin feel a little bit smoother and the marks are fading. It doesn't work...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    yourphatness

    14 years ago

    AWFUL. I used this for only about two weeks, until i received Acne.org's awesome AHA. Thank god for the latter! PC's AHA turned my skin into an awful flaky mess that no make-up could cover.

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    SChiara

    14 years ago

    I have been using this AHA products for half a year now, and I'm very pleased with the results. I don't suffer from acne, but I do have some redness on my cheeks. This AHA product, combined with...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Sandyx

    14 years ago

    I've been using this product for quite a while now, but only purchasing the sample size due to very high shipping costs! But i like the samples as i can carry them around when travelling. 1...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    hoehoehoe

    14 years ago

    This has help to REDUCE my red marks / spots from acne. I am using this with Clinique Even Better Clinical Spot Corrector and results are much more faster. Totally smooths out the surface of my...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    TheRedDeluge

    15 years ago

    This is a review for Paula's Choice 8% Alpha Hydroxy Acid Gel. I love this stuff and think that it is amazing. I have combination skin and I only apply this twice a week at night after cleansing...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kkostera

    15 years ago

    First i had to look up what i needed AHA or BHA? Well i was looking for an AHA. It has not irritated my skin or caused breakouts.I apply it about every other night, before bed and in the a.m. i...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jessgia

    15 years ago

    My skin was extremely dry this winter and it was affecting my face by making me both flaky and acne-prone. The first night I used this I noticed a difference in the morning. My skin was remarkably...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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