Skin Perfecting 1% BHA Lotion Exfoliant [REFORMULATED]

Paula's Choice

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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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    3.0
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    HollyMarie

    15 years ago

    I wish I would have purchased the 2%. This is good, doesnt sting, smell etc but did not see too much improvement in my stubborn blackheads maybe a little bit. I like the idea of this product,...

    About reviewer (130 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    curlytexan

    15 years ago

    I am a DSNW on the Baumann scale. I was sick of experimenting with scrubs which are too harsh for my sensitive, rosacea skin. I decided to try a BHA as an exfoliator and PC was highly recommended....

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    bohodea

    15 years ago

    Ughhh.. I had crystal clear skin with a few bumps on my forehead I've been trying to clear... Now this! When will I stop breaking out!?!

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    Niene

    16 years ago

    This product doesn't change the condition of my skin. It feels ok, but there is no improvement to my skin. It isn't less oily or help for acne. It gives me red marks on my face instead. I only wear...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    creissant

    16 years ago

    This BHA lotion has made an incredible difference in my combination, easily-irritated skin. After a couple of months' use, the blackheads on my nose have all but vanished, my pores look noticeably...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairSilver

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    phui

    16 years ago

    I have mixed feelings about this product. I have sensitive skin and seborrheic dermatitis- the 2% PC BHA is too much, and even with the 1%, if I use it every night I tend to get cracking and...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    stefrand

    16 years ago

    Love it. LOVE it. If you're even a little curious go and buy a bunch of samples from Paula. One sample lasted me almost a week! The lotion is my favorite because the BHA is a tiny bit...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

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    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    agl112

    16 years ago

    UPDATE: Thank goodness I use this product. I tried Everyday Minerals foundations in their various formulations in search for my perfect shade and ended up with a rash on my cheeks and chin. This...

    About reviewer (178 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    amelina

    16 years ago

    This review is for the 1% gel. OMG! I have only used this for four days and already the blackheads are starting to disappear on my nose, and all the "under the surface" whiteheads are coming to...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    geographer

    16 years ago

    I love this product. I bought a bunch of samples, and I am glad I did. My skin cannot tolerate AHA's for some reason. I always break out in cysts. This stuff cleared my skin very quickly. I...

    About reviewer (220 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    prettiesnow

    16 years ago

    After much contemplation of trying out Paula's Choice products, I finally went ahead to get it. Was really glad that I went ahead to purchase this product as after 3 weeks plus down the road, I...

    About reviewer (116 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    suiw

    16 years ago

    Holy hell! This 1% BHA lotion wrecked havoc on my skin worse than anything I've ever used. I completely broke out in a week with cysts, whiteheads, papules, pustules, you name it. I don't care if...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    xaxmandyxax

    16 years ago

    I was really excited to use this product since so many people love it! Sadly enough I wish I never ordered it. Thankfully I just ordered sample. I must have had some bad reaction. I woke up...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    sleepyeyes

    16 years ago

    I love this product - has really made a difference in my skin! Has reduced the size of my pores and gotten rid of stubborn blackheads. Overall texture of my skin is smoother. I use the liquid...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    doggy

    16 years ago

    This product shrank my pores & just made my skin look smoother & more radiant. I'm not sure how the exfoliation process works, my skin never flaked but my skin definitely looks younger & firmer. ...

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    redheadjane

    16 years ago

    This is one product in my arsenal that I would not be without. Shrunk my pores, made my skin silky soft and helped clear up my blackheads and milia. I like the lotion because it goes on very easily...

    About reviewer (352 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    mainlinediva

    16 years ago

    I think you really have to play with this product to decide what usage is best for you. The instructions say to start off using this at night and then add it during the day as well. If you have...

    About reviewer (124 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    shyviolet

    17 years ago

    This stuff is just incredible. I have a problem with milia and blackheads and moisturizers and sunscreens make the problem much worse. At the same time, I am dealing with wrinkles forming...

    About reviewer (358 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    pilaras

    17 years ago

    I have the gel. It's amazing with my prone blemish skin, eliminate the blackhead of my chin. The gel isn't greasy, and it don't put film into my face. I don't found the same in other brand. I will...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    CalamityJaneDoe

    17 years ago

    This is yet another great product by Paula's Choice! I am a diehard fan of her products, because they do a great (maybe not perfect) job taking care of all different skin types. I have...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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