Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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3.9

1247 reviews
72%
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3.5/5
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A unique leave-on formula that’s gentle enough for daily use on all skin types. Exfoliates dead skin cells while clearing pores for a more even, radiant tone, plus visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles to reveal remarkably smoother, younger-looking skin. This exfoliant has an optimal pH range of 3.2–3.8.

ingredients

Water⁠, Methylpropanediol⁠, Butylene Glycol⁠, Salicylic Acid⁠, Polysorbate 20⁠, Camellia Oleifera⁠, Sodium Hydroxide⁠, Tetrasodium EDTA⁠

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    5.0
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    MSFIT75

    5 years ago

    It always trips me out when a highly praised product lives up to the hype but I am blown away by how well this stuff works. I've not had great success with salicylic acid products in the past. I...

    About reviewer (705 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Dark, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    MorgansPigtails

    5 years ago

    Excellent. Really worked to make my pores smaller on my cheeks. The key is to put it on at night underneath your serum and "night cream" and not wear it during the day - in my opinion.

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    biancaredhead

    5 years ago

    Everyone wants and raves a out this product. It work well for a lot to people, but for me it makes my makeup looks like it's separating into my pores. If I didn't wear makeup ever them I would...

    About reviewer (233 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Helen1306

    5 years ago

    It's gonna make you dependent on itself, I mean, after use it so many times. You should spend detox time for your skin.

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    zeewonka

    6 years ago

    Note: This is for the previous formulation. The newest one doesn't contain squalane. This exfoliant is perfect during winter and for people who are new to exfoliants. I find her BHA gel too...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    VoodooHula

    6 years ago

    I've been using this every night for 2 weeks and yuk!! My super oily skin is now covered in bumps and spots (I'm 53 and only break out occasionally) I also seem far more oily, my foundation is...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGray

    5.0
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    oliviasanta

    6 years ago

    This has been a truly life-saving product for me and I have already gone through one bottle and repurchased. After I stopped taking accutane about 5 months ago, I started having normal skin again...

    About reviewer (131 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    retinoladdiction

    6 years ago

    Lovely product - I can see why it's a cult favorite. After months of usage, it cleared the stubborn blackheads on my nose and has prevented/cleared out any other breakups. It also just feels nice...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Harriet1991

    6 years ago

    I really wanted to love this product after all the rave reviews and thought it might be able to replace my Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion that is now sadly discontinued. Unfortunately after lots...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    jocox88

    6 years ago

    I have been using this product for 2 years now so I think I can give it a true review. I purchased in a set from QVC on auto delivery. The set included two of this product, a moisturizer and a...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairSilver, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    KateLausanne

    6 years ago

    Thanks to this bottle I've learned that I normally shouldn't use BHA. I don't have blemishes, I was looking at this product as an exfoliator only. I'm allergic to aspirin and while Paula's Choice...

    About reviewer (743 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    carolinasofia

    6 years ago

    Did not do any wonders to my acne prone skin but I didn't honestly even wait for it to do that since my blemishes are mostly caused by my hormones. I still like this product and I think it has...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    moomooreviews

    6 years ago

    I bought this in liquid and in the cream form. Firstly, texture wise definitely preferred the cream one. Although both makes my face feel clogged and feels like my skin cant rly breathe. Like...

    About reviewer (210 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Relaxed, Medium

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    oterra

    6 years ago

    I've suffered acne for years and this is just.... saviour. the first time i used this, my face looked like the moon with a lot of cystic acne. i tried a lot of products but it was really hard, my...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    evawujakuboskiqnm8234

    6 years ago

    In the early days of having severe acne, at wit's end because my face was always in pain due to acne of every sort - pimples, cystic acne, blackheads, white heads - this was a game changer....

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairSilver

    EyesGray

    1.0
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    sassysaturdayracoon

    6 years ago

    OMG. THIS PRODUCT NEEDS TO BE SENT BACK TO HELL WHERE IT CAME FROM. Though I suffer from cystic acne, my skin has more or less been under control by a combo or tret 0.025, Aczone, Doxy 100mg, and...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Aase1

    6 years ago

    Holy grail product! Just keeps my skin in check. Went without for a week, and I could see more clogged pores. I am on my 3d or 4th bottle maybe... This review was originally written for...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    xtinaxtina

    6 years ago

    One of the best things that ever happened to my skin. In the short term, it will give you soft, smooth skin & quiet any blemishes that are thinking about popping up. I’ve been using it most nights...

    About reviewer (97 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    hennasarai

    6 years ago

    I've been using this for about a month and things are going quite well. I had been using the PC AHA/BHA combo exfoliator serum, but decided to give this one a chance because it was a lot more...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    chelsea1025

    6 years ago

    This product is perfect for skin types that are oily or combo majority oily. I feel skin types that are more on the dry side will benefit from the lotion or gel formulas. That could explain some of...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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