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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description

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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    colorvividly

    9 years ago

    I've been using this product religiously for the last few years and it's a staple in my skincare routine. I have never noticed as much of a significant difference from any other products except...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    haratruong

    9 years ago

    Pros: + Absords quickly + Deminish enlarged pores + Reduce blackheads + Make skin smoother Cons: + Have to go through breakout period ( after that my skin is much better ) + Makes skin dry

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Jane_Dewey

    9 years ago

    I have been using this every morning and night for about 3 months now. I was at the dentist Wednesday and the dental hygienist cleaning my teeth, commented on how small my pores are. She cleans my...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    izumilove

    9 years ago

    I feel bad giving this product a two as it wasn't terrible, it just didn't really do anything either. I ordered a sample of this and have been using for about two weeks. I'm assuming the full size...

    About reviewer (169 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    ShalimarMoon

    9 years ago

    This product mostly cleared up my moderate acne, but after using it for a few weeks, it began to dry out my skin. I stopped using it for a while, then tried using it occasionally, but that doesn't...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    vix5586

    9 years ago

    At first, my skin became so incredibly soft and looked really clear. I could see my pores getting smaller. I was able to extract a blackhead I've been battling for years! Then, suddenly after a...

    About reviewer (112 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Criativegirl

    9 years ago

    You have to wait to see lasting results and it can cause a bit of purging in the first few weeks but it really changes your skin. Amazing. Overnight your skin looks glowy, after the first 2 weeks i...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    craftypepper

    9 years ago

    I really feel like the odd one out with this stuff, but it has been a royal pain in my arse. I purchased this in hopes that it would help clear and prevent closed comedones which I have been...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

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    nick21496

    9 years ago

    Unfortunately, this product didn't do anything for me. I used only Paula's Choice Resist line for 6 months. It just dried out my skin even more and made it look so dull. The items I used were, Skin...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

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    nick21496

    9 years ago

    Unfortunately, this product didn't do anything for me. I used only Paula's Choice Resist line for 6 months. It just dried out my skin even more and made it look so dull. The items I used were, Skin...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    redsugar723

    9 years ago

    Aaaaamazing. After noticing I was developing a few tiny milia around my eyes, I did a lot of research on the topic, which led me to two conclusions - dermatologist or BHA. Both get rid of and...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    sinleeangulo

    9 years ago

    Hmm, I must have hit a glitch on their website, because I bought what I thought was a trial size at $9 and I received the four ounce bottle. Did it again and it happened again. I love it. Yes, it...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    cath07

    9 years ago

    My HOLYGRAIL exfoliant! Use it everyday in the morning and BHA 9 at night gives me acne-free face that I always dream of.

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    annkw

    9 years ago

    This is holy grail. I'm 2 months into accutane and not breaking out, but I still have whiteheads from my pre-accutane days. I'm not sure if they are whiteheads, they are like white skin colored...

    About reviewer (95 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    BeaP

    9 years ago

    Half a year ago I would have given 1 lippie to this product, now I'm giving it 5. Why is that? When I first tried it, I got huge pimples by the next day. My skin had reacted badly to BHA products...

    About reviewer (85 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    gabiinchicago

    9 years ago

    MY REACTION: Great for my sensitive rosacea, sub-type 2, skin. Was hesitant to try it, but does not burn or cause flares. EFFICACY: Unclogged the blackheads around my nose within two weeks...

    About reviewer (100 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    ness321

    9 years ago

    I have been using this for about a week, so I will update as I go. I bought it hoping to see some improvement to blackheads, enlarged pores and breakouts. This delivers in all of those areas. My...

    About reviewer (62 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    lolarica

    9 years ago

    I've been using this for over a year, so I suppose it's time to review it! First off: For me, this is not the miracle worker that some people claim it to be. However, for my skin, perhaps asking...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Lady5andy

    9 years ago

    I think I'm not the best to write a review about this product because I only used this product once in a while and not everyday or every other day as I'm supposed too. I purchased this product to...

    About reviewer (563 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    twinkletoesss

    9 years ago

    I'm about to finish up my first bottle and have already bought a second! I had extremely clogged pores (blackheads and closed comedones) all over my cheeks and chin and this has been a nothing...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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