Skin Perfecting 1% BHA Lotion Exfoliant [REFORMULATED]

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3.8

316 reviews
69%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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ORIGINAL FORMULA: Water, Cetyl Alcohol (thickener/emollient), Butylene Glycol (water-binding agent), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Allantoin, Bisabolol (anti-irritants), Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol (silicone slip agents), PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer (film-forming agent), Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, PPG-14 Butyl Ether (thickeners), Propylene Glycol (slip agent), Laureth-7 (emulsifier), Polyacrylamide (water-binding/film-forming agent), C13-14 Isoparaffin (thickener), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancer), Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea (preservatives).

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    1.0
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    Aphrael813

    21 years ago

    Very drying for my combination skin, possibly broke me out and I did not wait to see if it got better. BHAs just don't suit me - the aspirin mask I tried previously also accentuated fine lines so I...

    About reviewer (287 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    405hung

    21 years ago

    oh..FINALLY PC's BHA product works for me. I tried 2% BHA in the beginning and it simply dried out my skin and my acne were big, red and have no intention to go away! I stoped for a while, reused...

    About reviewer (71 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    BrookeTrox

    21 years ago

    I use this on my nose to get rid of black heads. The firs couple days that I use it, I notice that I do get a few breakouts. With continued use of the product, they clear up along with the black...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    bellabambina

    21 years ago

    Excellent product, although I tend to use the 2% most often as I find it works best for my skin. I like the 1% if I am looking to take a step down from the 2% (like if my skin feels dry--I esp....

    About reviewer (209 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    SuzanneATL

    21 years ago

    After hearing such great reviews and wanting to find a great BHA, I finally tried this. In 3 weeks, I had more zits than during my entire adolescence. Stopped using it and w/in days, all zits were...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairSilver, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sethaporn

    21 years ago

    At first, when I started using the product, my face got so dry and very sensitive to the sun, even though I used a lot of sun screen, every afternoon for the first week, I would get really burn. ...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    Bebi

    21 years ago

    This lotion broke me out and made my skin terribly flaky, red and irritated. I did persist on using it for about a month in hope that it would improve but it didn't. I emailed PC customer service...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    fionahz

    21 years ago

    I've only been using this for a week, so I can't be sure it's going to work for me long term, but so far it's working well. I had several bumps on my cheeks and forehead that were congested pores;...

    About reviewer (103 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    NoCares67

    22 years ago

    I had heard such raves that I had to try it, so I requested some samples (PC has excellent customer service). The day I tried this my skin was smooth and flawless, but since i've continued using it...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    funkykitty

    22 years ago

    Tried this for blackheads on my nose and used for about 2 months. Nothing happened. My skin didn't get worse but it didn't get better either. Pass on this and save your cash. HG for some but for me...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

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    SkinOther

    HairSilver

    EyesViolet

    2.0
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    Soybeans236

    22 years ago

    I used this for about a month and saw no difference in my skin. I still broke out like normal but it didn't cause dryness or allergy, and no clogged pores. Whats worked better for me is Paula's BFS...

    About reviewer (194 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    gulmul

    22 years ago

    Okay, I was so excited about this...I have yucky blackheads on my nose and was desperate. I got samples from PC, which had great customer service, but disliked the actual product. I tried it for...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairOther

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    Lipglossdoll

    22 years ago

    I use this occasionally on any blackheads, ect. as needed. Seems to work very well, apply it at night for a few days and skin is improved. I find I can't use this every day though, a little too...

    About reviewer (782 reviews)

    Age

    SkinNormal

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Curlyhair

    22 years ago

    I have been using this product off and on for about a year and a half. I do love it and it does work but it is emollient so if you are oily you may not get away with using this and a moisturizer. I...

    About reviewer (109 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    maryasha

    22 years ago

    I was diagnosed with rocasea about 3 years ago and thought that my skin will never recover from redness and intchiness ever again, in fact, it was getting worst with every month. I've tried...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    geckowoman

    22 years ago

    I loved this product at first and then I make my face break out. When I stopped using I stopped breaking out so I know it was this. This seems like a hit and miss product. You either love it or...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    kasandra

    22 years ago

    I have mix feeling toward this lotion.this product makes my skin really smooth but i guess is the only major difference i see.i wish it also contains a spf and the texture is somewhat weird and...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    Stacy

    22 years ago

    This worked great on my skin for awhile. I have oily acne prone skin, and I have mostly problems with lots of little clogged pores. It got rid of those for the most part. But after a few months,...

    About reviewer (275 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    Houndgal

    22 years ago

    Hated it initially, I can't understand all the raves. It seemed to make my problems worst! My skin was so parched! But I just continued on with it since I had it. Now after a few weeks, it...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    April2

    22 years ago

    I found this product as well as the 2% BHA to be irritating to my skin, and I don't consider myself to have sensitive skin at all. It did nothing for me at all, but cause more dryness and...

    About reviewer (451 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

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