Skin Perfecting 1% BHA Lotion Exfoliant [REFORMULATED]

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3.8

316 reviews
69%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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ORIGINAL FORMULA: Water, Cetyl Alcohol (thickener/emollient), Butylene Glycol (water-binding agent), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Allantoin, Bisabolol (anti-irritants), Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol (silicone slip agents), PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer (film-forming agent), Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, PPG-14 Butyl Ether (thickeners), Propylene Glycol (slip agent), Laureth-7 (emulsifier), Polyacrylamide (water-binding/film-forming agent), C13-14 Isoparaffin (thickener), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancer), Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea (preservatives).

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    4.0
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    GinaBee82

    10 years ago

    I have very sensitive skin that reacts poorly to manual exfoliation - redness, bumps, and dry patches. I also have clogged pores on my nose and chin, so I went with the 1% BHA lotion instead of the...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    ilat

    11 years ago

    Great product, helped me to clear all my hormone ache.

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    minervajulia

    12 years ago

    I really wish this stuff wasn't so pricey, because I feel like I have tried literally every salicylic acid product on the market, and nothing works as well as this one for my skin. It is the...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairGrey, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    Jewelsowinner

    12 years ago

    Huge fan of Paula and what she stands for in the make-up world! My skin is sensitive to chemicals and fragrances, is oily and prone to blackheads around my nose and t-zone areas, but also gets dry...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    bikibiki

    12 years ago

    I have mild rosacea, and the only thing I can do to exfoliate my awful, flaky skill is the oil cleansing method. I get good results, but it's such a hassle! I bought this hoping that it could...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    LizWords

    13 years ago

    I interchange this and the 8% aha gel Paula sells. I use this one specifically when I break out or that time of the month. I really don't break out much anymore because of the retin a I've been...

    About reviewer (290 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    euristocrat

    13 years ago

    This product completely trashed my skin. I'd give it zero lippies if I could. Like the reviewer below, I took a chance on this because some people have had great results. Unlike the reviewer...

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    chessieleigh

    13 years ago

    I have been using this product religiously for about three years now. I hate the gel as it's sticky and the liquid is a waste - you'll lose it on a cotton ball and you can't really apply with your...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    1stone

    13 years ago

    What a mixed bag of reviews this product gets, I admit to being a tad nervous that I would break out horribly due to some of the reviews, but other reviews are so favourable that I decided to take...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    lucylucylou

    13 years ago

    This seriously clears up my blackheads. I'm not remotely prone to acne or white head spots, but I do get backheads around my nose and this just zapps them straight out. I have sensitive skin,...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    JBAngel1

    13 years ago

    Genuinely shocked by this product - it has ruined my forehead - thank god I only trialled it on my forehead. For the first 3-4 days I thought that it was helping with my forehead bumps but then...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    violetmist

    14 years ago

    I have good skin with a great texture so I've always invested the time, effort and $$ it took to keep it that way. Until I got "religion" from the research of Paula Begoun I was doing the wrong...

    About reviewer (541 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    greykat

    14 years ago

    I have dry, sensitive skin, with rosacea. I've used this product once a day (nights) for years and have only ever had compliments on my skin. Works well with the other products I layer on. LOVE IT!

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Dry

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    nadiayoussef

    14 years ago

    I WOULD HAVE RATED THIS A 0 IF POSSIBLE. Of the zillions of skincare regimens and products I have tried, I regret this one the most. I had been struggling with whiteheads all over my face and the...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    joy18

    14 years ago

    Before when I only used facial scrubs and masks I had perfectly clear skin that didn't need to be covered with foundation at all. Then one day a couple months ago I decided that perfectly clear...

    About reviewer (59 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    kjb1689

    14 years ago

    Great BHA cream, not irritating or drying. A bit too expensive for me, though.

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    minerva9

    14 years ago

    I have been using this lotion daily for several years now, and have never been able to find anything else that works as well to keep my skin clear. I use it with Paula's 2.5% benzoyl peroxide...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    fortune222

    14 years ago

    Why oh why does this otherwise fantastic product contain parabens? Paula, Paula - so few of your products do, because you are so focused on good ingredients! Please reformulate without...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    247swimchick9

    14 years ago

    I bought this before and I liked it, but when i bought another bottle...it wasnt the same. It was sticky, the bottle was falling apart...and the product was leaking. But not only that, it just...

    About reviewer (73 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    dharbo

    14 years ago

    I have this in the 1% gel and it's wonderful. I have been using this for a few months and it refined my pores, smoothed my skin and controls my breakouts. Hasn't gotten rid of my blackheads,...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

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