60%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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description

ingredients

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.

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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14 years ago

This product is awesome for my skin type! I don't get a lot of breakouts, blackheads or whiteheads like some other reviewers. I do however have Enormous Pores! They are huge and my skin looks...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen



4.0
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15 years ago

I've tried many products over the years to manage the pores on my nose, but never had visible results - until today! I've had this product for less than a week, and am shocked to see desired...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue


2.0
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15 years ago

While I'm sure the BHA does what it says it will, the gel formulation is awful. It doesn't absorb into the skin at all! Instead, it sort of balls up on your skin, and rubs off. There is no way to...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

I have been using his product nearly every night for about 2 weeks. I tried samples of this and the 2% BHA liquid. I preferred the texture of the liquid since this gel feels a little sticky on my...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


1.0
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15 years ago

Ok, now I've tried every single Paula's Choice BHA formulation (thank goodness for samples!). And now I can make an informed conclusion that BHA just doesn't agree with my skin. Or at least Paula's...

About reviewer (688 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Straight, Coarse

EyesGreen


1.0
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16 years ago

I got samples of this product from local distributor. At first I was keen on trying this as I read some good reviews that it could manage whiteheads and blackheads pretty well.. which were my main...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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16 years ago

Great product. I had tried PC's BHA products a few years ago and did not have any luck ... they broke me out and made me itch. I have been using Mario Badescu Botanical Facial Gel (cleanser) and...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

They reformulated this and used xanthan gum instead of cellulose. It almost feels like a slghtly thick toner now and doesn't leave a film on the skin. I use this at night and love it. It is even...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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16 years ago

I swapped for this after trying the 2 % BHA lotion which became a little too much for my oily skin in the summer (applied daily the lotion consistency counteracted the BHA, but not much, though)....

About reviewer (288 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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16 years ago

The BHA lotion was too heavy for my oily skin and the 2% liquid was lighter but slimy, but the gel was just right! It's cool and greaseless and disappears into my skin (once it dries; it is a bit...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

This review would be similar to the one which I already left for 2% BHA liquid. Only the gel version is a little more gentle and I would use it in colder months when I don't need that much...

About reviewer (269 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesOther


5.0
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17 years ago

I'm in love with this treatment. I was experiencing extra-ordinary flaking, mostly on my chin. Every time I tried to solve this with moisturizer, I would break out. On the Paula's Choice website I...

About reviewer (92 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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17 years ago

tried the sample baggie of this. used about 2 weeks plus. dosent help much. and i hate the shininess n stickiness. its super shiny and super sticky! i feel my skin dosent reacts well with gel......

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack


2.0
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17 years ago

I wanted sooo badly for this to work and be a dream product. I used it for around 1 1/2 months and ended up very disappointed. At first my very clogged pores seemed a tiny bit less so, but as...

About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Usually use 2%, but my that became too strong after several months, and I had irritation and broken capillaries around my nose. I was convinced 1% wouldn't work for my stubborn blackheads, but...

About reviewer (622 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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17 years ago

I have been using this product since spring, and it has brought my skin a definite improvement in the terms of both texture and smoothness. The clogged pores near my chin and other cheek are...

About reviewer (69 reviews)

Age

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

I am on my fourth bottle of this. Besides from cleanser and moisturizer, I think this is THE most significant item in my skincare routine. I started out with the 2% BHA and it was too strong for...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

I'm on my third night of using this 1% BHA Gel twice a day. I had a face full of stress and hormone related zits when I tried this so I didn't expect much. Literally, there wasn't one place on my...

About reviewer (104 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


2.0
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18 years ago

Sticky, sticky, sticky! I could not believe the thick, sticky film this gel left on my face. I waited for 30 minutes for it to absorb into my skin, but no luck. Finally I just washed it off. I...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Other, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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18 years ago

Great BHA product. Light, soothing, a little is all you need under other product. I use it in the morning (alternate with 2% BHA gel), it works great for my oily and blemish prone skin.

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown