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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    4.0
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    makeupmagic

    20 years ago

    The first few times I used this, my face felt great. I also bought a pump so its easier to dispense. But, I think this is too weak for me because it stopped doing anything for me. I tried the 2%...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    KISSNZ

    20 years ago

    i bought this product a few months ago from Australia,its not available in New Zealand. its great for clearing up your skin,i find i cant use it twice a day as its too oily and it makes my skin...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jq1234

    20 years ago

    This product really cleared up my skin which is blemish prone after two weeks. I basically used this as both exfloiate and moisturizer at night, with sun screen during the day. To really keep...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

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    slwye

    20 years ago

    Ugh! This brought my skin out in tiny little bumps and made it feel horribly rough, which is weird because my skin isn't normally sensitive. Be careful with this stuff!

    About reviewer (80 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    clove

    20 years ago

    I've been using this consistently for over a year and I still really like it. I usually get bored by products within days, but this one is good enough for me to have repurchased. It's also really...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

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    vanity68

    21 years ago

    ewww, didn't like this at all..very disappointed..made my skin a grease pit and looked worse than ever.

    About reviewer (376 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

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    Obsessedwithmac2

    21 years ago

    Err, I paid a fortune for this and it did nothing for me. If anything, it made my skin look worse. Was slimy and greasy feeling, too. Yuck.

    About reviewer (194 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    berrysmoothy

    21 years ago

    I heard many good things about it so I decided to give it a try. I've been using it for nearly 1a month. It works excellent for my skin - I never break out after using this. My skin easily to break...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    gingin2

    21 years ago

    I just don't think that BHA products are for me. The AHAs seem to work much better. So, I am not sure if it's really Paula's formulation, or the fact that other BHA's haven't worked for me. I...

    About reviewer (84 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    Jadeite22

    21 years ago

    This stuff is great! I used it 2x daily for a week and it cleared up a lot of my blackheads and clogged pores. My skin looks brighter and clearer now! It didn't irritate nor break me out nor cause...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    MAClovah

    21 years ago

    so far, so good! i've been using this in combination with a few other PC products for 3 weeks now, and my skin has definitely improved in tone, texture, smoothness, and my breakouts have...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

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    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

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    5.0
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    josiecat

    21 years ago

    I LOVE this stuff. As with AHA's, your skin may break out at first, but after a couple of weeks of daily use my skin looked much better. NO blackheads on my nose anymore.

    About reviewer (181 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    k_fresh

    21 years ago

    I had the same problem as several of you, where I broke out much more when I used this. Once I stopped using it, my skin is clearing up a lot more. I didn't give it the lowest rating since it...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairRed

    EyesBlue

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    Laurenmarie179

    21 years ago

    All I can say about this product is it is the worst thing that has ever touched my face! I got thiis after readiing rave reviews on another message board and checking the reviews here. iI have...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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    sexyadri4life

    21 years ago

    All of the BHA's in this line broke out, so I just stick to regular baking soda as my exfoilator. Broke out horribly, and the skin on my face flaked in sheets. Once I stopped using this my face...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    lightbulb

    21 years ago

    So far so good... I've only been using this product for about 2 weeks and my pimply skin is slowly improving. I've tried other bha products before - Philosophy's Hope in a bottle (which was quite...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    Elizabethhoye

    21 years ago

    I'm still deciding on this product. I have heard so many raves this BHA product and I just can't see it doing anything for me. I really want this to work for me but, I still have blackheads on my...

    About reviewer (102 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    rowenaaine

    21 years ago

    Awesome stuff. I've been using this for 2 years and I wouldn't be without it. I have combo skin, and regular use of this has cleaned out my very visible pores and minimized any breakouts I have a...

    About reviewer (173 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    MechelleW

    21 years ago

    This stuff is great!! My 37 year old combination skin looks better than it has in years. I put a small amount all over my face at night & only in T zone in the morning. A little gos a long way...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    mollieduka

    21 years ago

    This is the greatest product. I just turned 35 and my face has never looked better. It looks so clear and even toned. I quit wearing foundation my face looks so good. I think it's due to the great...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

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