Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

Paula's Choice

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4.0

258 reviews
71%
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4.0/5
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Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, (solvent/water-binding agent), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Phytosphingosine (cell-communicating ingredient), Hydroxyethylcellulose (gel-based thickener), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (antioxidant) Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (anti-irritant), Bisabolol (anti-irritant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH-adjusting agent), Tetrasodium EDTA (chelating agent

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    5.0
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    pandarov

    17 years ago

    I've tried samples of the lotion, liquid, and gel and felt that the gel version was best for my combination skin. I'm not completely breakout free, but it has helped my skin a lot. Remember a...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    gingerc

    17 years ago

    When I decided to add a BHA product to my routine, I started wtih Paula's Choice 1% gel. This was fine for winter. When the weather warmed I switched to the 2% gel. I like the 2% gel. I think...

    About reviewer (85 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    acoustic

    17 years ago

    Oh, how I wish this BHA product could work for me. I started out with a couple blackheads around my nose. After reading the reviews on MUA, I thought the PC product would be my best bet for...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    krysownzu

    17 years ago

    I purchased this to use during the day under makeup (I use the Liquid at night). My skin is combination to oily. I did not find this product to "ball up" under my makeup, as others have reported....

    About reviewer (133 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    chajy

    17 years ago

    I ran out of my BHA liquid and all i have is samples of Gel. I think this one best suits my oily skin. It doesn't give me shiny after effect..if used in small amount it sinks into skin immediately....

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Other

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    gina2328

    17 years ago

    When I first bought this product I thought it was really great. I started using it in April 2007, and used it twice a day for four months. I really wanted a product that would get rid of...

    About reviewer (95 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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    Paulaschoicefan

    17 years ago

    I also found this product to ball when I applied my foundation so I now use at night under Boots P&P beauty serum and it doesn't ball. The 2% BHA liquid is also good and it can be worn under make...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    1badcat

    17 years ago

    I got samples of this in my search for new and more affordable skin care. I'm glad it got good reviews for the most part b/c that alone pushed me to try her products. I really really love this...

    About reviewer (268 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    chiodancrgrl23

    17 years ago

    I like this product. I use it only on my nose and around my nose since that is where my blackheads are. My pores appear smaller after using this product. It might be clearing up the blackheads...

    About reviewer (1249 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    catnap

    17 years ago

    I've been a faithful follower of Paula's Choice exfoliant products. However, for the past 5-6 years, i've only tried her 2% BHA liquid, which i always thought was effective on my acne-prone skin...

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    stayplus

    17 years ago

    This was good for keeping pimples at bay but did nothing for my black heads and white heads. I have combination skin and this pretty much cleared up my T-zone but was a bit too harsh for my...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    violetdream

    17 years ago

    I wanted to get a nice BHA gel to help clear up my face and all of the gels in the stores come in teeny packages and have yucky things like alcohol in them. So I did some research and found this...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

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    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    SuzieV

    17 years ago

    Wish I had bought more than one of these tubes since I hate ordering things online and I hate paying for shipping. But I have not found anything this good in the drug store. It clears up my skin...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesHazel

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    InColor

    17 years ago

    okay, am i the only person that smells something funky with the gel? i purchased a sample for testing because i've had such a good experiences with the liquid but this leaves such a horrid foul...

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    k_chocolat

    17 years ago

    i've been using the 1% gel for 4 months and switched to 2% a week ago. did any of you go through a "purging" period?? i think i am...since my skin is peeling and i got a pimple on my cheek where i...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    xMorningRosex

    17 years ago

    I'm going to give this a neutral review until i've tested it properly, but at the moment i'm not sure if the good points outweigh the bad for me. First of all, I know I seriously overdid it with...

    About reviewer (40 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Beautiful_Day

    17 years ago

    Works great on blackheads, closed comedones, rough skin, and uneven skin tone. For me (normal-combination skin) it is undetectable and is great for daytime with sunscreen over top. At night I use...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Chloe2211

    17 years ago

    This is another one of those products that work great at first, but end up not working as well the longer you use it. It also has a tendency to be sticky right after it is applied. The sticky part...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    CalamityJaneDoe

    17 years ago

    Normally, I love Paula's Choice products. I was using her liquid BHA formula, which worked wonders, but thought it would be more economical to buy the gel so I wouldn't have to buy an additional...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    taegugirl

    18 years ago

    Where was this thing all my life? Especially during my awful stressed out, break out days in grad. school? My sister recommened this and holy crap-- my skin looks amazing. Bye bye dull skin. Bye...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

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