78%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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ingredients

Active: Salicylic Acid 2%; Inactive: Water, Dipropylene Glycol (slip agent/penetration enhancer), Pentylene Glycol (slip agent), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), Butylene Glycol (slip agent), Glycerin (skin-identical ingredient), Sodium Hyaluronate (water-binding agent), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin (anti-irritants), Panthenol (skin-conditioning agent), PEG/PPG-17/6/Copolymer (solvent), Methyl Gluceth-20 (skin-conditioning agent), Glycereth-26 (thickener), Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane (skin-conditioning agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Sodium Metabisulfite (stabilizer), Tetrasodium EDTA (chelating agent).

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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8 years ago

I've used this and her standard 2% product interchangeably. They are both good, but I do need the 4% foam to really make a dent in nose blackheads. If you want a $10 referral code, visit my...

About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown



5.0
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8 years ago

The effect is fairly noticeable after one night only but... I'm afraid I mistakenly see my ordinary skin as it might be the reflection of my imagination. After a week, I can tell that the...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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8 years ago

Overall this product functions as a good calming toner. I haven't had any adverse reactions to this, nor do I feel that it created a drastic change in my skin. I use this mainly in the morning...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

This is AMAZING. I have acne prone, sensitive and combination skin and i seriously love this. I have tried a lot of chemical exfoliators (mostly glycolic) my skin doesn't seem to respond well to...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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8 years ago

Absolute HG and game changer for me. I have been using it for about two years and have repurchased the full size product once. Whatever else is going on in my skincare routine, I always keep this...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I use this once a day in the AM. I needed to find a BHA I could use in the AM. My skin just got use to using a prescription retinoid gel every evening. My skin is too sensitive to use both a BHA...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

This is my favourite BHA from Paula's choice, it is light and feels matte on skin, doesn't dry me out and controls my acne and oil, would reccommend - the Skin perfecting 2% BHA Liquid broke me out...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBlack


3.0
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8 years ago

i have been using the mild exfoliating toner from Clinique both for my face and my chest. It had given great result so i thought my body can use something stronger, because i want the marks to go...

About reviewer (395 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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8 years ago

I've been using this BHA for several months now, but noticed benefits after a few days. I'm 33 with I guess normal to slightly dry skin that's very easily goaded into acne. This stuff is lovely....

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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8 years ago

I have dry skin and have been using the Alpha Hydrox AHA Souffle 12% as my exfoliant for a long time, which keeps my skin smooth but does not get rid of the stubborn tiny bumps on my chin. Those...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack


3.0
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8 years ago

I gave this 3 stars: I would give it worse, because it make me break out, but it made me realize that I react poorly with salicylic acid! All those years with salicylic acid trying to RID my acne...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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8 years ago

Love this product...everything I use is Paula's Choice products, they are amazing and I have finally cleared my acne! :) I did have a coupon for $10 for other reviewers to use but it got deleted!

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

I have use this for almost 4days and the result is remarkable..my skin is rough,congested, prone to acne and redness.This solution provide me smoother,brighter and clearer skin.It doesnt irritate...

About reviewer (48 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlack


5.0
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9 years ago

Holy Grail toner for my skin. Redness reduces significantly.It takes away the dead skin, smal whiteheads on my nose as well as blackheads on my chin and cheek Since I started using Clear Skin set,...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


3.0
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9 years ago

the only one of her exfoliants that is not greasy feeling on my skin no problems from it but nothing gained either just meh so i,m mooving on to other things

About reviewer (22 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

HOLY GRAIL. I used to use the Clinique clarifying lotion but the alcohol was making me more oily, and the mild (alcohol free) one wasn't strong enough for me (only 0.5% salicylic acid). I use this...

About reviewer (59 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

I initially used this product with the Clear Anti Redness Cleanser. It made my face red and irritated and I thought I would not be able to use the product again. Around six months later, after...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

My holy grail acne product. No words needed, just perfect. I am also about to try the extra strength to compare. I just ran out of this and my skin is already so much worse!

About reviewer (10 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


1.0
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9 years ago

I don't know what it is but it seems the most popular things reviewed here are the things that irritate my skin the most. I figured out a while ago I don't respond well or possibly I'm allergic to...

About reviewer (319 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Olive, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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9 years ago

I've been using this product twice a day for a week now and I'm covered in little red bumps and little whiteheads everywhere. Within 24hrs of starting this product, my face began erupting. I'm...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue