Skin Perfecting 8% AHA (Glycolic Acid) Gel Exfoliator

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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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    3.0
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    jenniferjanson

    15 years ago

    This product is a very good alternative to a retinol cream for deeply exfoliating dry skin. However, I had to stop using it after several faithful years because my skin became semi-permanently...

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    stir

    15 years ago

    Every time I use this product for a few weeks in a row, my skin looks amazing. Fine lines disappear and my skin feels softer. The first few times I tried it I had some minor flaking that goes...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    Mollybad

    15 years ago

    Price increase warning: Paula's Choice has significantly raised the prices of its product samples while SIGNIFICANTLY reducing their size. If you're thinking about taking these with you on a trip,...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    kurbanczyk

    15 years ago

    I just started using PC products again. There is a slight tingling sensation but goes away shortly. I love the way my skin feels. It is so smooth and silky. The bottle is a nice size for the...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    emmgill

    15 years ago

    I quite liked this at first but I have to say I really am not a fan of the 'gel' feeling on my skin. It seems to exfoliate, but this made me break out!!! The only time I break out is from bad...

    About reviewer (312 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    unaversal

    15 years ago

    I'm on the fence, don't love this or hate it, it's just ok. it exfoliates yes but nothing compare to jason's 12.5% aha treatment. I think my skin likes the higher aha percentage. will use the rest...

    About reviewer (40 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    marsangel

    15 years ago

    I don't have any pimples, so I picked the 8% AHA from PC to exfoliate my skin. So far, I hate the itching sensation (though no redness at all, so I suppose I'm not allergic to it), but o boy, once...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Dawn13

    15 years ago

    My skin: oily, acne-prone (or rather: cystic acne to be found in the same area on my one cheek pretty much all the time), no blackheads, dries out quickly. I tried the 2% BHA liquid and have it...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    workinmom49

    15 years ago

    I have had more compliments to my complexion since I began using this product. I wanted to love it because it is reasonably priced for the type of product it is and I do love it. My face is...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairGrey, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    dpenn

    15 years ago

    I can't say I love the slightly sticky finish of this product, but it seems to absorb very quickly, so I guess I can live with it. Other than that, it's one of the only AHA's I can find that isn't...

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    stephhamilton

    15 years ago

    I've tried using this but it causes my skin on my cheeks to become red and dry and sensitive. Its too strong for me I want an even skin tone not red blotchy sore skin. This happens even if I use it...

    About reviewer (196 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    lygophilia

    16 years ago

    This stuff is fantastic!!! Works incredibly well at exfoliating every patch of dry skin on my body, including my face, elbows, knees, and feet. It does have a weird vinager smell, but it quickly...

    About reviewer (1341 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    judibean

    16 years ago

    I have sensitive skin, so physical exfoliation is out of the question. I use this on my face every night to combat whatever sun damage I've accrued during the day. It leaves my face shiny so I...

    About reviewer (77 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    since2009

    16 years ago

    I was really hesitant about using AHA products and 8% sounds really strong, but because my skin is very thin facial scrubs are just too drying even with high end brands like sisley. But my...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kuu

    16 years ago

    It's so great product with right Ph and cool price definitly buy this again!! but I use it just once in week.I think use it for daily is too much

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    crystal01

    16 years ago

    This makes my skin super soft. It can burn just a little bit at times but I guess that's to be expected with AHA's. I use this with the BHA liquid and have seen some improvement with my blackheads...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    korean

    16 years ago

    my 1st aha product- i had some sun damage and acne - i have been using this every night- and i see it s lo w l y fading some red acne marks and evening out my tone. it also got rid of some little...

    About reviewer (101 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    LoriLond

    16 years ago

    I alternate this with PC's 2% beta hydroxy and my skin has never looked so good. I wish this came in lotion or liquid form, though. I have to wear this at bedtime as I have oily skin and the gel...

    About reviewer (119 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Josie4468

    16 years ago

    I have tried many exfoliating products with disappointing results, as most were way too irritating. This product actually did the job without causing me to breakout, and I am able to use it...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    mapn

    16 years ago

    UPDATE 05/2009: I just have to add that this product has been hugely helpful for my hands as well. I've been suffering from bad hand eczema on my right hand especially, and have had to use very...

    About reviewer (688 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

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