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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    hye

    11 years ago

    I really have to say wow to this product. I was sceptical at first because my idea of an exfoliator was one that i had to scrub but this stuff is incredible. I suffer from dry/combination skin and...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    KatKoll

    11 years ago

    This is a most magnificent product!! I've used this for over 5 years. It is amazing in every way! PACKAGE - The old package was pretty bad. It would leak a lot unless it was upright, and...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    KGirl24

    11 years ago

    This product has saved my skin. I have been using this for about 3 months now and my skin is more clear and even-toned. I apply this every night before I go to bed. I will definitely repurchase...

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    cherryblossom09

    11 years ago

    I started with the BHA 2% liquid. I had quite a few pimples around my mouth and nose area...and I hardly EVER break out...if I do, it is one pimple at a time. So I'm not sure if this was the...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    CordulaM

    11 years ago

    **I found out I can't use Propylene Glycol, and possibly Butylene Glycol. It took a long time to figure out but that's the reason I can't use this product. I also am pretty sure chemical...

    About reviewer (710 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairOther, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    ShineeBee

    12 years ago

    I like this stuff and it exfoliate my skin well. The consistency is sticky, but it absorb well after that. I will repurchase if I haven't find a alternative. The only thing I don't like about...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Happythenjaded

    12 years ago

    Simply love it. Has helped my skin look better than it ever has!!

    About reviewer (57 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    lovely_azian

    12 years ago

    This has almost eliminated my acne. I have fewer breakouts and the ones that I do have are less severe now. I have noticed that my acne scars are fading a lot faster with this than with mechanical...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    annalee77

    12 years ago

    I use Paula's 2% BHA gel in the daytime (plus sunscreen) and Advanced Skin Technology's Green Cream at night. (Kind of ironic because Paula trashes Green Cream on her website.) At 53, I am...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    greycardigan

    12 years ago

    I really wanted to like this product since I have post-acne marks, however it just didn't work for me. I only used it at night, and only applied a thin layer on my face. The first few days were...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    emily0212

    12 years ago

    So I went on a Paula's Choice sample buying spree and I'm slowly making my way through the haul. These are just first impressions, will update my reviews (and my lippies) as time goes on. My...

    About reviewer (173 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Debdeb123

    12 years ago

    Where has this been all my life? I bought a few sample sachets of this, I bought 7 thinking a sachet a day would be right. WRONG. That's too much, it will never absorb. Everyone having trouble with...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    seaswan

    12 years ago

    Tried the liquid which was to watery and didn't want to spray. I used the cream for three years but didn't feel like it was absorbing. Bought the gel and it is the best base for really sinking...

    About reviewer (350 reviews)

    Age

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairOther, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    bonstamonsta

    12 years ago

    I was looking for an exfoliator for my dull and rough complexion. I am already using PC AHA 8% which I really like to use at nights. I wanted a little more so I tried the BHA 2% Gel. I started...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Madwilso

    12 years ago

    I have used the BHA lotion for, like, 6 years or something. I purchased the gel formula for boyfriend who has mild acne. That boy of mine has been pretty sporadically using it, so I have filched...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Begina

    12 years ago

    I purchased several samples of PC products including this one, the lotion and liquid versions. I don't have a problem with the gel texture at all : ) I quite like it. I don't find it that...

    About reviewer (130 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    rosiers

    12 years ago

    Positive: Been using it for 8 months now, I think it does work as an exfoliant and it's quite gentle. I thought at 2% it might sting, but it doesn't even after I deep cleanse my nose area. Doesn't...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    kitajenn

    12 years ago

    This is an excellent product, but it's one of those things that takes time to work. It didn't make my skin fantastic overnight, but as part of a good routine I'm seeing smaller pores that are less...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    ArizonaAngel

    12 years ago

    My skin did not love this. I bought this to help clear up a few clogged pores and for some reason it seemed to make my skin worse. I didn't mind the sticky texture as it sunk in after a few...

    About reviewer (719 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    LadyxBec

    13 years ago

    I got a sample of this, along with all of the other PC BHA products to trial. The Good: This worked well - it made my skin feel a lot smoother, and got rid of blackheads. I also think I had less...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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