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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    2.0
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    kdeichsel

    17 years ago

    Mua'ers, after reading my review... if you have any information on what i'm doing wrong, please contact me. PC's 1% Lotion: I have extremely dry, eczema proned, sensitive skin and the CSR...

    About reviewer (119 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Dry, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    roos013

    17 years ago

    I love this product and the rest of Paula"s products. I use the 1% gel in combination with the hydrating treatment cream and it makes my skin look so much better. My breakouts are gone and my skin...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Crescent_Shadow

    17 years ago

    Long before my introduction to Paula's skincare step, I'm already a believer in BHA, even though I don't exactly know how this exfoliator works. I was very oily and had terrible breakouts that...

    About reviewer (188 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    Lizzy28

    17 years ago

    I was a little bit scared of using a BHA product on my sensitive, dry skin at first but I just had to try it. Sometimes I do have some clogged pores on my T-zone and a BHA containing product should...

    About reviewer (259 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    Zubbi

    17 years ago

    I've tried the 1% BHA lotion, and like the gel much better. I have oily skin underneath with dry, sometimes flaky skin on top.....so the gel feels like nothing on my skin. The results are great...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Figure88

    17 years ago

    If you read some of my other reviews it will become apparent that I have struggled finding the right skin care routine. My skin is way sensitive, so I have to avoid almost everything...even...

    About reviewer (157 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Margyann

    17 years ago

    I do love Paula's products. This is great to just keep my skin in check. I apply it at night after washing my face and it really has cleared up my monthly breakouts. Also, my skin is much more...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    DaniellePaul

    17 years ago

    This product has really helped me clear up my t-zone, all without any irritation. I only use it at night, but it works great and I will be buying more in the future, although it will probably be...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Harmonster

    17 years ago

    I use the 1% BHA lotion. This product has greatly improved the appearance of my skin. :) For the first 5 days of using this product, however, my skin broke out and generally looked terrible. On...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    MMarie

    17 years ago

    I am currently use Paula's Choice 1% BHA lotion. It has replaced my Clinque Turnaround cream/lotion. I use it in the evening and do not need to use a moisturizer afterwards. I like that is...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    goofyhusky

    17 years ago

    I only use it on my T-zone because my delicate cheek skin can't stand BHA. Works great, I used to manually extract my blackheads once a week, now I do it once a month. For me 1% is strong enough....

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    cremedelamer

    17 years ago

    I have been waiting to see the real results in order to write this review. I have oily/combo skin prone to mild acne, but it really flared up when I moved to New York. I started using Paula's...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    dee_12345

    17 years ago

    This worked well in first few days but after a few applications it made my skin look horrible and caused crazy breakouts. My skin was at its worse at that time and I was very desperate. All PC...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    lisa_67

    17 years ago

    While I'm generally a DHC skincare devotee, I found the DHC AHA Lotion a bit too intense for my combo, sensitive skin. I've heard good things about Paula's Choice products, and purchased the 1%...

    About reviewer (221 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    foofer

    17 years ago

    Years ago I used to apply this exfoliator 3-4 times a week in the evenings before applying my treatment creams. It is fragrance free, has a wonderful light texture and absorbs immediately leaving...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    productguru

    17 years ago

    While this does smooth out your skin (especially if you have KP on your face) I must say that if you don't use it in the morning and at night, the effects are minimal. You miss one application, and...

    About reviewer (123 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    tabledancer

    17 years ago

    This works great for my oily/combo skin, prone to flakiness and breakouts. Was using ProActiv every other night, but was too harsh even with that little use, so switched to Paula's Choice. The 1%...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    KileyMc

    17 years ago

    I have scary pores which seem constantly dirty even though I use RAM. I'm also pretty oily so I tried this in the gel form. Unlike any other product, this keeps my pores clean. Totally clean... ...

    About reviewer (210 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    jaybee8

    17 years ago

    I'm a PPP with rosacea, so I'm always cautious about trying AHAs/BHAs. I have a slightly oily t-zone and this gel does an excellent job of keeping the blackheads on my nose at bay. I use it every...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairSilver

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    selmasoo

    18 years ago

    GREAT BHA product! It isn't sticky or tacky on your skin after it dries and really helps clear up your acne! Would definitely recommend to others!

    About reviewer (171 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

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