RESIST Clearly Remarkable Skin Lightening Gel

Paula's Choice

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3.1

37 reviews
57%
would repurchase
3.2/5
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Active Ingredient: Hydroquinone 2% (melanin inhibitor). Other Ingredients: Water, Ethoxydiglycol (solvent), Butylene Glycol (slip agent/water-binding agent), Salicylic Acid (2%) (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (water-binding agent), Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (anti-irritants), Phytic Acid (antioxidant), Tocophersolan (water-soluble vitamin E/antioxidant), Pentylene Glycol (solvent), Glycerin (water-binding agent), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), Allantoin (anti-irritant), Hydroxyethylcellulose (gel-based thickener), Polyquaternium-10 (thickener), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite (stabilizers), Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol (all preservatives)

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    1.0
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    frippery

    10 years ago

    my skin didn't like this. i tried to use this nightly for a few weeks. after the second day, i started getting a crop of tiny red pimples in my t-zone (forehead and chin). i tried stopping for...

    About reviewer (180 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    Eire1

    10 years ago

    I HAD SEVERAL SAMPLES. I'LL BE REVIEWING THE RESIST TRIPLE ACTION DARK SPOT ERASOR 2% BHA GEL: This is a leave on product that can help unclog pores due to the betahydroxy acids(BHA) wich are...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Jake54

    11 years ago

    Great product. I've been using Paula's BHA gel for years and never purchased her skin lighteners. I have had dark spots from old acne for years and some acne that would just not go away (they...

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    historian12

    12 years ago

    This product just didn't work for me. My red marks just didn't fade, even after going through an entire tube of it. It also didn't seem to exfoliate that well--I was still breaking out on my...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    maneater

    13 years ago

    Disappointed with this product, I had high hopes for this ! Did nothing for my skin at all. Even after following the paula's choice regime for 2 months !

    About reviewer (74 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    LizWords

    13 years ago

    I was using the alpha hydroxy version of this for a couple months when I switched to this bha version. I'm also using retin-a and I'm transitioning to a higher concentration and the aha version was...

    About reviewer (290 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Mariam123

    13 years ago

    This product does work, but i hate how the gel never really absorbs into the skin. I would repurchase if it had a gel-cream texture like the Resist hydrator.

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    bobsy

    13 years ago

    Broke me out incredibly badly after just a few days I had to stop using it. Not sure which ingredient was the culprit.

    About reviewer (174 reviews)

    Age

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    emmgill

    14 years ago

    I really really like this product. This seems to work better on my skin than the 2% BHA liquid for breakouts. This also has reduced some small/light freckles that I has around my eye. You can...

    About reviewer (312 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Arenal

    14 years ago

    Did. Not. Work. And I used it religiously morning and evening for several months. It worked a bit on my hands, but was not worth the time or money.

    About reviewer (116 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    justcallmed

    14 years ago

    My biggest complaint with this product is the packaging and how the product itself will run out and you end up using more than you wanted. However, if that's the biggest complaint I have then I'll...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    Sharm07

    15 years ago

    This did absolutely NOTHING for me. I used it consistently for 3-4 months and found absolutely no difference. I am Indian with fair complexion but due to the constant sun exposure in Malaysia my...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    feliciakb

    15 years ago

    I used this gel for the maximum recommended time of 3 months and it absolutely did what it was supposed to. Plus, the BHA really cleared out my pores and I experienced NO breakouts. HOWEVER, only a...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    jacie07

    15 years ago

    I received 5 samples of this product ( and 5 of the lotion formula) in a recent order and used it on 3 old purple acne marks which I've been struggling with for months. The results have been, well,...

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    judibean

    16 years ago

    I bought this to lighten some freckles on my face, but the packaging is awful and the smell is too much. The gel gushes out uncontrollably (they should put it into a squeeze tube) and whatever is...

    About reviewer (77 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    donna01010

    16 years ago

    Great product. When I diligently use it my freckles/sun damage lightens and my face is smoother. If it cam in a pump it would be better. I dont like opening the tube and exposing it to air/light...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    RuKa

    16 years ago

    I bought this to help with my melasma (around the mouth and on my cheekbones). I've had it for so many years and although I haven't tried every product out there, the few I have tried were...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairRed, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    marthaquest

    16 years ago

    I wanted to love this as I have lots of respect for Paula, nevertheless it did nothing to lighten the age spots on my skin, even after using 2 bottles plus some AHA products. The bottles leak...

    About reviewer (112 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    bellaby

    17 years ago

    This product took about three - four weeks (as stated), but did eliminate the light brown patches on my cheeks. Does not moisturize (nor did it promise to), and contains BHA (better for oily...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    lisagary

    17 years ago

    I'm one of those very oily-skinned people who battles acne on my upper chest and upper back, and I had long despaired of ever successfully treating it. I've tried harsh, alcohol laden acne...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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