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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    elin22

    14 years ago

    My skin is combination and sensitive. I first started using 2% BHA several years ago, and I use it only at night. I can put some of this on before I go to bed and wake up to find any pimples...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    EIGNA

    14 years ago

    Part of my HG skincare routine- I use this after cleansing and prior to BP treatment in the evening. This routine has kept my skin clear and glowing. As this is a BHA treatment, I make sure to use...

    About reviewer (219 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    AlternativeSonshine

    14 years ago

    After flipping through the beauty bible, I was super excited to try this. I trusted that someone like Paula whose career is based off of unbiased reviews would make products that were simply...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Courtloux128

    14 years ago

    Great product! It really helps shrink my pores and clear out blackheads. It doesn't leave any kind of residue on my skin. It feels like I don't have anything on once it dries. I use this with the...

    About reviewer (69 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    tjhof54

    14 years ago

    This BHA gel is wonderful. It's smoothed my skin and minimized my previously enlarged pores. I noticed improvements after just a week. The only negative I'd mention is the stickiness it leaves...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily, Other, Cool

    HairSilver, Curly, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    na8i

    14 years ago

    I find the 2% BHA gel a two-edged sword, a Janus of the skincare world. It does an excellent surface job, getting rid of flaky skin. However, the claims of it exfoliating inside the pore has yet to...

    About reviewer (288 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    kimorris

    15 years ago

    This did exfoliate into my pores and was more effective than the 2% BHA liquid, but I had to moisturise on top of this as it was too drying. This formulation is much better suited to oily skin types.

    About reviewer (256 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Kinky, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    fvger

    15 years ago

    Finally, something that seems to come close to being a cure for my hormonal acne after 10 years of trying everything except for accutane (BPO, Retin-A, azelaic acid, antibiotics, AHA and BHA by...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    trithi

    15 years ago

    This product is so much better then the 2% BHA liquid. It got rid of my red marks pretty fast and made my pimples go away faster. Though i did experience some purging, it cleared up pretty fast....

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

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    Mollybad

    15 years ago

    Price increase warning: Paula's Choice has significantly raised the prices of its product samples while SIGNIFICANTLY reducing their size. If you're thinking about taking these with you on a trip,...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    charb3

    15 years ago

    HOLY GRAIL. So much better than the liquid. Clear smooth skin with only the occassional flair up around my period.

    About reviewer (143 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    MLively

    15 years ago

    I bought this accidentally, since I meant to order the liquid BHA lotion I used as a toner. I was not happy at first, since I really wanted a toner. One year later it is a HG. I use it two to...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ladyofpaint

    15 years ago

    I couldn't live without this product! As an acne survivor (thanks to Paula's products!), it has helped to make a huge difference in my problematic skin and I am almost totally blemish-free now. I...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinOther, Medium

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    SkinSense78

    15 years ago

    This is the best product I've ever used. This gel smoothed out my skin like nothing ever has. My skin is clearer, firmer, more elastic and just overall healthier thanks to this gel. I tried and...

    About reviewer (71 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    mapn

    15 years ago

    Yet another Paula's Choice BHA product that ended up breaking me out horribly… I've decided to try every BHA formulation she has to offer, because you can buy very affordable samples. But I just...

    About reviewer (688 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    emmgill

    15 years ago

    This is an excellent product!! I have used the 2%BHA liquid and decided to try this instead! it is so much better. Its great you can put some on your hand and blend it into your skin it soaks in...

    About reviewer (312 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    mgutteridge

    15 years ago

    wow, love this product. i only ever apply it at night after cleansing before i go to bed. it has removed all of my blackheads on my nose and i no longer have any pimples. while it removed these...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    reallychelseawow

    15 years ago

    This is junk. I had the lotion, which I was rather impressed with. The liquid was alright, but I felt as if it didn't do nearly as much as the lotion. I also love the 8% Alpha Hydroxy Acid Gel,...

    About reviewer (137 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    tracyltrust

    15 years ago

    This product is just excellent and nothing has ever made such a difference in my skin. I have also used this in the liquid form with great results. I prefer the gel for ease of application (I feel...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Cinnamon1

    15 years ago

    I've been using this product for years and am on my third bottle. I usually mix in a dab of Clean & Clear 10% BP, and for the most part this keeps my skin clear and glowing. Lately I've...

    About reviewer (496 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesBlue

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