Skin Perfecting 1% BHA Lotion Exfoliant [REFORMULATED]

Paula's Choice

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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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    4.0
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    velektronika

    22 years ago

    This is a really nice product. Makes your skin smooth. It's helped control my breakouts. I will probably need the 2% BHA lotion (I have really oily skin and the tendency for clogged pores). ...

    About reviewer (79 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Merrydothe

    22 years ago

    I hesitate to review this item yet because I haven't even been using it a week yet-but so far my skin is really clearing up. This product most of all right now is bringing out some of the...

    About reviewer (265 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    julieanne

    22 years ago

    If there's one beauty product I can't live without- this is it! My pores are smaller, I have had fewer blackheads around my nose area and it's great to "clean" out the pores if you're a heavy...

    About reviewer (59 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    MegE

    22 years ago

    A mild 1% BHA, in lightly hydrating lotion base. It is NOT harsh at all. I used up a bottle and a half of this, as initially it helped to clean out my pores, but, I was still breaking out. I...

    About reviewer (674 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    piscesrising

    22 years ago

    I tried using this every day, but it was too drying. However, it works wonders on the one big honking zit I always get near my hairline, once a month. And for that alone, I am grateful.

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairRed, Curly, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    galaxygoo

    22 years ago

    My sister gave me about an ounce of this to try. I used it for a month, and all it did was give me little red bumps and whiteheads all over. The only good difference I noticed is when I stopped...

    About reviewer (350 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Merina

    22 years ago

    I've been using this for about 3 days now and have noticed a significant difference in the texture/smoothness/softeness of my skin. It really does exfoliate well! It didn't sting at all and...

    About reviewer (725 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sanrosee

    22 years ago

    This product is divine, within a week there was a significant difference in my skin tone and smoothness. I rarely get pimples anymore. Its texture is light, and it contains no fragrance. I did...

    About reviewer (439 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kimmytang

    22 years ago

    I have to thank MUA for this! Its a miracle product! I have definitely noticed an improvement in my skin - less blackheads, brighter and smoother texture. A wonderful product - a new staple! (such...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    lilylotus

    22 years ago

    I do not like this product, after a while it made me break out! It seems rather waxy and I don't like the pearlised look of it. <p> I'd like to try the 2% liquid solution instead.

    About reviewer (371 reviews)

    Age

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Rummy

    22 years ago

    I adore this product. I am a person who suffer dermatitis for all my life and cannot use any over-the-counter BHA at all. This product doesn't contain any fragrance and pH balance is just right...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Pinki

    22 years ago

    Has to go down in history as The Ultimate Lemming purchase ever! I just finished my second Accutane session and am determined to find something that doesnt just have hype behind it...In comes...

    About reviewer (177 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jacona

    22 years ago

    I am a recent Paula's Choice convert after reading all the reviews here and at other sites. This is a great product. After a month I've rarely even reach for my retin-A anymore. I've noticed...

    About reviewer (173 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    KCP6

    22 years ago

    I really hate this product. Nothing has messed my skin up more than this. It made my skin breakout in hard bumps (first around my jaw, then it started popping up everywhere else on my face). I...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    nyakobiscuits

    22 years ago

    I really love this product. I got this product from a Hong Kong MUAer (I am from HK too) since I guess it's difficult to get it from store. On the first night I tried this product, I can't...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    benno8

    22 years ago

    Ditto for me on all the positive reviews. I use this every day directly following cleansing. I have mild rosacea and very sensitive, combination skin, and this has been instrumental in reducing...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    emptynester

    22 years ago

    First I tried the 2% - which made my skin a mess so on people's recommendations I tried the 1%. Sorry - this product was way too harsh. My skin broke out terribly and took months to recover.

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    elaina

    22 years ago

    I have combo/oily skin that is somewhat brone to breakouts. I really like how emollient and soothing this is on my skin. I had a nasty experience with the 2% BHA Lotion--it dried out my cheeks...

    About reviewer (371 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    MeditativeRose

    22 years ago

    I tried this for a week and a half, and didn't notice much of a change at all. The first night I used it, I saw in the morning that most of my dry flakes were gone, but they returned in a couple...

    About reviewer (418 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    slie

    22 years ago

    Great Great Product, I've been using it for one week now and I can definetely tell a difference on my skin(smoother,and less breakout)

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

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