Skin Perfecting 8% AHA (Glycolic Acid) Gel Exfoliator

Paula's Choice

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4.2

319 reviews
82%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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Water, Glycolic Acid (alpha hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (chamomile/soothing agent), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (water-binding agent), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Sodium PCA (water-binding agents), Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol (slip agents/penetration enhancers), Hydroxyethylcellulose,), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben (all preservatives).

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    5.0
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    KateLausanne

    4 years ago

    I have sensitive rosacea prone skin and no AHA ever worked for me previously. I was very skeptical to try this one. Many were saying that it's very strong and it will most likely cause...

    About reviewer (738 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

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    hanmu

    4 years ago

    I've tried using this one and off for about 6 months now. The verdict? It gives me extra whiteheads and burns the hell out of my skin. The packaging also broke immediately and then leaked everywhere.

    About reviewer (136 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGray

    4.0
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    danyel02

    5 years ago

    Paula's Choice consistently formulates excellent exfoliators and this is no exception. This product comes in a gel format that absorbs rather quickly. It played well with other serums and creams,...

    About reviewer (354 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Dark, Cool

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jebberdebs

    5 years ago

    I'm so glad chemical exfoliants exist. When it comes to physical exfoliants such as those with beads, even the ones with micro-beads aimed for sensitive skin make me break out. Ever since deciding...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Am00n

    5 years ago

    A very good and effective product. I’m using it daily no irritation or dryness whatsoever. I’ve tried retain A as an anti-aging and a spot remover but it was way too harsh. This really gave me a...

    About reviewer (139 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    lizzea

    5 years ago

    This is my exfoliant that I'm comparing with Alpha H Liquid Gold (which I LOVE) - this is really nice and does what it says, the jury is still out for me regarding whether or not I'll repurchase...

    About reviewer (283 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    cec05

    5 years ago

    I cannot say enough good things about this product! After trying PC 2% salicylic acid I wasn't too impressed and thought twice about buying this before I saw someone selling it on ebay as an...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    Shopaholica82

    5 years ago

    I have tried the COSRX bha and the PC 2% BHA. I tried this alone and in conjunction with my PC BHA. Both strategies did nothing for me. I experienced no negative or positive effects. I would not...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    elsamarie

    5 years ago

    I've been using this for five weeks and I'm getting fabulous results. I've been using it once or twice daily and haven't had any bad reactions with my sensitive skin. My skin tone is more even...

    About reviewer (82 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Fridaytyger

    5 years ago

    Great product! It leaves my skin soft and smooth and it doesn’t irritate whatsoever. A little goes a long way, I’ll definitely keep using this.

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    KateLausanne

    4 years ago

    I have sensitive rosacea prone skin and no AHA ever worked for me previously. I was very skeptical to try this one. Many were saying that it's very strong and it will most likely cause...

    About reviewer (738 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    1.0
    Created with Sketch.
    from
    hanmu

    4 years ago

    I've tried using this one and off for about 6 months now. The verdict? It gives me extra whiteheads and burns the hell out of my skin. The packaging also broke immediately and then leaked everywhere.

    About reviewer (136 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGray

    4.0
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    danyel02

    5 years ago

    Paula's Choice consistently formulates excellent exfoliators and this is no exception. This product comes in a gel format that absorbs rather quickly. It played well with other serums and creams,...

    About reviewer (354 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Dark, Cool

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jebberdebs

    5 years ago

    I'm so glad chemical exfoliants exist. When it comes to physical exfoliants such as those with beads, even the ones with micro-beads aimed for sensitive skin make me break out. Ever since deciding...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Am00n

    5 years ago

    A very good and effective product. I’m using it daily no irritation or dryness whatsoever. I’ve tried retain A as an anti-aging and a spot remover but it was way too harsh. This really gave me a...

    About reviewer (139 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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