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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    proggoddess

    23 years ago

    This is a gentle BHA lotion that is not too expensive. I use it in conjunction with BPO and I have noticed a difference in my skin, especially my nose, forehead and cheeks. My chin area is a...

    About reviewer (51 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Marcywench

    23 years ago

    I swear, I used to have visible pores, but they are rapidly disappearing. I use it nightly, and I couldn't be happier. Does everything it says it would do, and then some. Fling the pump in the...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    lovebird9

    23 years ago

    Wow! I have never been this impressed by a skincare product. I have combination skin and I used to get lots of breakouts, especially on my t-zone area. I can now go out without any foundation or...

    About reviewer (175 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOther, Other

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Elixir

    23 years ago

    Really didnt feel like it was doing anything for me, so I will not buy again.

    About reviewer (393 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    PilarR

    23 years ago

    I love Paula's products in general, and this one is probably my favorite. It keeps my dry skin looking great, even when I use Retin-A for wrinkles. It smooths out my skin texture, and smooths...

    About reviewer (70 reviews)

    Age

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    katieblush

    23 years ago

    The best exfoliator for my combo skin. Gentle and lightweight! I have small, clear pores and no breakouts!

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    Sue2

    23 years ago

    This stuff works great to clean out pores and prevent blackheads. I took Paula's advice from her books- "stop using moisturizers in areas where you don't need it" and start using bha's and aha's on...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    joannaB

    23 years ago

    It is effective, my face has been breakout free for months, even from the evil, hormonal, jawline breakouts. But I'm not crazy about the texture. It tends to leave my face sticky and,...

    About reviewer (423 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    howard7196

    23 years ago

    I just love this product! It has made a HUGE difference without irritating my sensitive skin. The 2% is fabulous as well!

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    CheckyDoll

    23 years ago

    I'm really falling in love w/ this stuff! LOL. It's been doing everything it claims that it does. I have honestly not had one single breakout since I began using this product. My skin is smoother,...

    About reviewer (351 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    kimm

    23 years ago

    What a great product! My skin had been clear for about a year while using Differin, but I couldn't wean myself off it. I finally had to stop using it, and started using this product. It's...

    About reviewer (203 reviews)

    Age

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Tori

    23 years ago

    OK this is great stuff! I have used Sage's BHA for over a year and never had results like I had within 2 weeks of using PC's BHA. Plus, this stuff is so cheap. Definetly email PC and ask for a...

    About reviewer (345 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    shan226

    23 years ago

    I don't know ... I bought this b/c of all the rave reviews. Iused faithfully for 30 days...saw no results whatsoever. Am sticking to my sage mssr!!!

    About reviewer (80 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOther, Other

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Crusty

    23 years ago

    We all know that PC skincare is the one of the best in terms of product quality and price, correct? This has helped my skin tremendoulsy with breakouts and redness. Less breakouts, less...

    About reviewer (279 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOily

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    HYMCanada

    23 years ago

    The gentlest BHA I've tried that also works! Applied every night, it smoothed my skin, cleared up my worst areas and didn't sting or dry it out! I should have bought the pump, the squeeze tube is...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    froggy

    23 years ago

    Doesn't sting when first applying it, but I think it could lead to overdrying if used too much. I use it every other day and on the other days I use the 8% alpha hydroxy stuff.

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    jsgossamer

    23 years ago

    I've been using Paula's products for two months. I hate this product. It actually made my combo/sensitive skin breakout, no matter how many times I used it. UPDATE: Well, I continued to use this...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    envi

    23 years ago

    I received a sample of this and WOW! I have combination skin (oily only in the T-zone) and I've noticed that my skin feels a lot smoother like a baby's bottom and the pimples I had on my forehead...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    LayoverLifestyle

    23 years ago

    Paula has really created a wonderful line of BHA and AHA products that should be in everyone's bathroom. The 1% BHA has really made my skin glow (combined with all three, 2% and AHA). My mother,...

    About reviewer (4642 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Adele

    23 years ago

    Scentless, and soaks right in. Only been using it a week, small improvement... Overall I like the way PC products can be layered, and none of them feel greasy or sticky. This is a nice addition...

    About reviewer (486 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

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