Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

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4.0

258 reviews
71%
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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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    laurarae1976

    18 years ago

    Used the 2% liquid for a year or so, then tried this when it came out. I like it much more than I did the liquid, and I was pleased as a peach with it. it does take some time to dry, but this...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    honeybeeyy

    18 years ago

    I have been using this for 1 year and it's very effective on getting rid of blackhead and whitehead. I'm very pleased with the result. I only apply it at night after toner and a little goes a...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lucyem

    18 years ago

    Yes the gel is sticky until it dries. I just time it into my routine so it can dry before I moisturize. I use it once a day. I use it on the center of my chest and along my jawline where clogged...

    About reviewer (85 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    CarlaN

    18 years ago

    I use this on my 42-year-old very oily "troubled" face every night, and I couldn't live without it!<br> Previously, I used AHA products, and I think BHA works better for me. I find this product to...

    About reviewer (847 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    sammers

    18 years ago

    I love this product! It has helped control my oily skin and diminish adult acne. My skin looks so much better after using this........ I have also tried the 2% BHA Liquid and it works just as well.

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    btidwell

    18 years ago

    I tried samples of the both the 2% lotion and gel, and just ordered the full size of the gel. The lotion didn't seem as effective to me and caused me to get a couple of small blemishes on my chin...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

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    Jules211

    18 years ago

    This is a great formulation and very effective, but I strongly prefer the 2% BHA lotion to this gel. The consistency is just not good as others have mentioned- too sticky. Makes me want to wash...

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    indiatree

    18 years ago

    I am sure that this is an effective exfoliant; the percentage of BHA and the pH of the product will ensure that. However, the base of this product is one of the most inelegant and uncomfortable...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairOther

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    5.0
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    misery1001

    18 years ago

    Got it from a swap. The results are amazing. My bf is amazed at how his nose feel/look after 3 days of using it! Now he is saying that his nose is as smooth as mine... haha... As for myself, I...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    veransia

    18 years ago

    I received this in the mail last week and have been using it for 4 days now. I initially thought I had ordered the lotion so I was surprised to see the gel, but I guess I made a mistake when...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    tweetiebird

    18 years ago

    I have acne-prone skin/oily in my T-zone with normal cheeks. At a baseline, I usually have small bumps on my face, with some bigger ones coming at that time of the month.<br> I tried the 2% gel...

    About reviewer (71 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jubles

    18 years ago

    Used last night under moisturizer and woke up with reduced blemishes...SERIOUSLY! Highly suggest trying.......like way better than the 2% Liquid.

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    nikua

    18 years ago

    I fell in love with her 2% liquid and when the gel version came out I thought I'd try this as well. I like this even more! It keeps my skin clear and radiant, and it keeps my cheeks nearly free of...

    About reviewer (200 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    argoddess

    18 years ago

    Tried a sample of this, and was unimpressed. Felt like my face was coated in plastic or something, and made me oily. Much prefer Paula's 2% liquid BHA, which really clears and smoothes my skin...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    msdi2u

    18 years ago

    I don't like this gel at all. Paula's 2% BHA Lotion is MUCH better- 5 stars from me!<p> I don't like the texture of this stuff, and I don't feel that I get the same positive results that I get...

    About reviewer (1377 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    jhadiq

    18 years ago

    Recently got this again after several years of not using Paula's products. Something is seriously amiss with this forumulation--I don't know if others have experienced this, but I find that the...

    About reviewer (560 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    nicksmommy03

    18 years ago

    Thank you, Paula Begoun for getting rid of my KP! For the first time since my KP arrived on my arms 6 years ago, I am able to wear halters and tanks with CONFIDENCE and without RED BUMPS! This...

    About reviewer (179 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    TRKK

    19 years ago

    Wonderful. My new HG. Really affordable and best of all doesn't cause me any irritation which is very rare for me having highly reactive skin. Granted, I'm only using it on the less sensitive spots...

    About reviewer (215 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    ProductJunkie24

    19 years ago

    Great BHA! I use this product every other night, alternating with Paula’s 8% AHA and as a spot treatment under sunscreen during the day, it does a great job at eliminating clogged pores. I used...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    lennylou

    19 years ago

    I'm a 45 year old woman, and I bought this gel in an effort to improve the overall texture and tone of my face. I've been amazed at the results! I had two small patches of skin, one on my forehead...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

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