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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    1.0
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    Liz7851

    19 years ago

    This 1% BHA gel did nothing to my skin, no improvement whatsoever. I have oily skin with blemishes. Didn't remove any dead skin or helped prevent blackhead and break out. The gel also leaves my...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

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    SkinOily

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    devil_in_a_red_dress

    19 years ago

    I tried this first before the 2% because my skin was not really bad, I just had some stubborn blackheads on my nose. I got the small bottle, and used it up. It did help the blackheads, but not...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

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    4.0
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    frootloop75

    19 years ago

    I love this BHA lotion!! It's such a bargain too. I have dry and sensitive skin, and since using this for the last week, my skin has really cleared up and looks so much more radiant. The...

    About reviewer (402 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Olive

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    LPETWEB

    19 years ago

    Waste of money.. did absolutely nothing for my skin.

    About reviewer (291 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

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    jamied

    19 years ago

    I have combination skin w/ occasionally breakouts. After using this 1% BHA lotion for three nights straight, my face turned super dry and flaky w/ additional of 6 big pimples all over my...

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

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    jalaine

    19 years ago

    I have the BHA lotion and have had good results and no irritation. I have oily, acne-prone skin and use this and the 2% BHA solution when needed.

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily

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    5.0
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    seddon

    19 years ago

    I really took my time deciding weather to buy this or not, i'm glad i did despite having to pay international shipping and then £16 tax when it was delivered. My skin feels amazing, I use this...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

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    5.0
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    TrizyDLuX

    19 years ago

    NOTE: This review refers to the 1% BHA lotion. Ok, first of all... I have dry skin and I know that BHA is supposed to really be good for those with oily skin. I bought this as an experiment and I...

    About reviewer (93 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Dry

    HairBrown

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    5.0
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    nyakobiscuits

    19 years ago

    i am actually using my 2nd tube only. the first tube i bought from a MUA gal and the recent tube i asked a frnd from australia to get for me. whenever i am with this 1% BHA, my pores will be...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    phredd4

    19 years ago

    I have never had anything clear up blackheads like this. Within two days I could see a major difference and now after 2 weeks they are completely gone! The non-fragrant cream sinks right in and I...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

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    creoula

    19 years ago

    I am a huge fan of Paula & her books (though I don't always agreee on her reviews) her skin care advice is the BEST!! I have been using the BHA1% for about 2 years. At first I wasn't consistant...

    About reviewer (96 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

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    karinatwork

    19 years ago

    I like the idea, but I won't buy it again. I applied it once to my face in the morning, and it rolled off of my skin. I don't know if I did it wrong, but I prefer her 2% liquid solution (used like...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

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    anairam

    19 years ago

    I bought 1% BHA solution. I thought it was going to be less moisture but it is very rich even for combo skin. I used for 2 weeks and after the third day broke out. I kept going and my nose got...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

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    EyesBrown

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    Mrs_Pooky

    19 years ago

    UPDATE: I no longer use this after finding a more natural product with fewer ingredients. I've been using the lotion for a few months and it's really helped my skin. The combination of this...

    About reviewer (107 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

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    5.0
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    bebek

    19 years ago

    I really think this stuff is amazing. It is one of the few products I have ever tried that really and truly lives up to the claim it makes. Paula may be wrong about some things, but she really knew...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    gingingin200

    20 years ago

    I am writing this review for the gel 1%. The lotion 1% did NOT agree w/my skin at all, and the 2% was a bit too strong. So when this gel version came out, I wanted to try it. Glad I did! The...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

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    5.0
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    AmyBianca

    20 years ago

    I have really, really crappy skin, thank you genetics!! But this actually makes it look half way decent. My pores look smaller in the morning, my complexion looks more even toned, it's wonderful...

    About reviewer (241 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily

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    hot_pepper96

    20 years ago

    This product was too moisturizing for my oily skin.

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    Blackadder

    20 years ago

    You would think that since she is so quick to dismiss other products this one would be different. It's not. It made me break out in places I never did before, it's not that cheap, and the...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

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    5.0
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    mackoroni

    20 years ago

    Wow! Another great product from Paula. This stuff is great! Reduced the appearance of my pores and visibly diminished blackheads, I use it along with Blemish Fighting Solution contains 2.5%...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

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