Skin Perfecting 8% AHA (Glycolic Acid) Gel Exfoliator

Paula's Choice

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4.2

321 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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    HillaryH

    8 years ago

    I will never be without this product or Paula's Choice 2% BHA Gel. I alternate between the two of them. I use them every day, and I am a 45 year old with oily skin that is not sensitive, some...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    christyness

    8 years ago

    Pros: Effective AHA exfoliant in stable packaging, large amount of product included Cons: A little expensive, and texture is sticky. This is a good product, but a good AHA isn't so hard to...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    crnasilvac

    8 years ago

    I have acne prone, sensitive, extremly oily skin that is covered in clogged pores. Using this together with Paula's BHA made a huge difference in my skin. It has never ever been so smooth and pores...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Sunnydelite62901

    8 years ago

    So far I like this it has replaced my Peter Thomas Roth Acid gel I use it at night layered with other products, its helped clear up some congestion I have in my chin and nose area. The price and...

    About reviewer (224 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    mariyelle

    8 years ago

    An excellent product, through and through. An incredible exfoliant and doesn't agitate my skin. Keeps my skin clear and smooth and lightens dark spots(sunspots/ance spots). Love it! The...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    Sjess

    8 years ago

    I've deleted my original 1 lippie review because I don't think it gives a fair reflection of this product. This bottle has been lying dormant in my bathroom cabinet for the last year, because it...

    About reviewer (446 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Nivvie

    8 years ago

    I've been using this at night for about 1-2 weeks on my forehead, and then I wash it off in the morning. When I tried the sample all over my face, it had stung - not as much the burning...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    annababe

    8 years ago

    I use this for 2 years now, about 5 times a week at night, and sometimes also during the day. I've never had any problems with irritation or break-outs. Only the first time it stings a...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    Justagirl78

    8 years ago

    I hope I'm not writing this too prematurely as I've only used a sample of this. I suffer with very oily skin and despite a good skin care regime (cleansing, day cream, night cream, twice weekly...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Kinky, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    LiL_Laurie

    8 years ago

    This is pretty potent stuff! I like it. very exfoliating and fades red marks. Not hydrating though. If i use it too much i get a little pink so as much as i love it my skin doesn't look great if i...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    HillaryH

    8 years ago

    I will never be without this product or Paula's Choice 2% BHA Gel. I alternate between the two of them. I use them every day, and I am a 45 year old with oily skin that is not sensitive, some...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    christyness

    8 years ago

    Pros: Effective AHA exfoliant in stable packaging, large amount of product included Cons: A little expensive, and texture is sticky. This is a good product, but a good AHA isn't so hard to...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    crnasilvac

    8 years ago

    I have acne prone, sensitive, extremly oily skin that is covered in clogged pores. Using this together with Paula's BHA made a huge difference in my skin. It has never ever been so smooth and pores...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    from
    Sunnydelite62901

    8 years ago

    So far I like this it has replaced my Peter Thomas Roth Acid gel I use it at night layered with other products, its helped clear up some congestion I have in my chin and nose area. The price and...

    About reviewer (224 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    mariyelle

    8 years ago

    An excellent product, through and through. An incredible exfoliant and doesn't agitate my skin. Keeps my skin clear and smooth and lightens dark spots(sunspots/ance spots). Love it! The...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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