Skin Perfecting 1% BHA Gel Exfoliant [DISCONTINUED]

Paula's Choice

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3.6

88 reviews
60%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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8/30/2013:Water, Methylpropanediol (slip agent/water-binding agent), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Polysorbate-20 (emulsifier), PEG-12 Dimethicone (silicone thickener), Butylene Glycol (slip agent), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, (anti-irritant/antioxidant), Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (anti-irritant), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Portulaca Oleracea Extract (antioxidant), Tetrasodium EDTA (stabilizing agent), Bisabolol (anti-irritant), Chlorphenesin (preservative), Sodium Benzoate (stabilizer), Sodium Hydroxide.

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    5.0
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    signehansen

    8 years ago

    I like this a lot!! I have dry skin with redness and this products is so gentle. I have used this product for a while now twice a week and if i follow up with a good moisturizer it is great....

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Dry, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    alibee09

    10 years ago

    I LOVE THIS EXFOLIANT. It has kept my occasional breakouts nearly completely away, and I can count on it to reduce the impact of any that makes it through the trenches. It also has brightened my...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    internetgirl

    10 years ago

    Don't let the claims and the 1% fool you. This is not a gentle product. Only one time use, the next day my skin was flaky and peeling. The product also looks shiny on the face.

    About reviewer (82 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Kakibot

    10 years ago

    This stuff keeps my skin under control and really improved its texture! I use it every night and every following morning I am happy to see my face even before I put on any makeup. The only...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Skin69

    10 years ago

    This stuff is amazing if you have sensitive skin with mild acne. I've been using this for about a month and it did improve my skin texture, I break out less and my skin is a lot calmer. The texture...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Eire1

    10 years ago

    I HAD A COUPLE SAMPLES AND I USED THIS ON MY SKIN AND 2 FAMILY MEMBERS TO COMPARE. This gel is mostly non irritating and non moisturizing. I'de say there is a 1 out of 3 chance of irritation....

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    geeemm

    11 years ago

    I "upgraded" to this product from Clinique's Mild Clarifying Lotion (which has 0.5% BHA compared to the 1% in this) in the hope that this would do a more thorough job of smoothing my skin and...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    Xxkonixx

    11 years ago

    I have sensitive, dehydrated acne prone skin which can also turn oily sometimes......Tried the gel version out after the lotion version to see which one will work better........but this one didn't...

    About reviewer (395 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    HWL

    11 years ago

    Update: They only make the 2% gel now. I am still loving it and have used it for years. I like this, though I usually use the 5% AHA and cautiously. However, it's summer and I am breaking out...

    About reviewer (152 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    heatheln

    12 years ago

    HI, I've been using this product for about 9 months ... I am 33 with combination skin. I have always been acne prone and while i was on the pill for 3 years this improved alot. Then I came off...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    SoggyBottomGirl

    12 years ago

    Felt compelled to share my own experience with this product after finding my own review had been removed on the Paula's Choice site. I have a combination skin with large pores and a problem with...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    ShineeBee

    12 years ago

    This product exfoliate well. Since I have acne, I prefer using chemical exfoliant. After using this I do notice my skin gotten more smoother and the small bumps have improved. However my skin is a...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    missixty5

    13 years ago

    I have been trying out Paulas brand for a few months now and i was excited when i had originally gotten a few samples of this solution, though it doesn't make me break out the cucumber smell is a...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Vaska

    13 years ago

    I don't know whether it is BHA that just doesn't agree with my skin. Or just Paula's Choice 1% BHA Gel products don't. This one broke me out in tiny red pimples after just one night. I tried it...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    shazzar

    13 years ago

    I just finished 2 samples, each sample lasted about a week using it in the evenings only. I started using PC's Clear Targeted Acne Relief Toner with 2% Salicylic Acid at the same time and have seen...

    About reviewer (156 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    Catttt

    13 years ago

    I just used up a 0.1 oz sample of this and ordered two more for 80 cents each. It lasted me about a week and the results were intriguing enough for me to want to continue using it. (Currently...

    About reviewer (125 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Isabird

    13 years ago

    This product has changed my skin's appearance and texture more than any other product I've put on my face. It took me some time to figure out how I could personally use it, because my skin can't...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    stl

    13 years ago

    I had pretty clean skin with some tiny bumps on my chin when I started using this. I wanted a smoother skin, so I tried this. 2% was probably too strong, so I opted for 1%. But boy, did it break me...

    About reviewer (102 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    starladear

    14 years ago

    Fantastic stuff. To tell the truth, I have wanted to try this for literally years, after reading reviews and whatnot. I bought the liquid almost three years ago with a spray pump and lost it (no...

    About reviewer (190 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    tinsel5001

    14 years ago

    This flakes off into little pills, balls, flakes when I apply my foundation. Gross, yuck, all of the above. Wouldn't use this formula again no matter what. I'm leaning towards the PC liquid BHA.

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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