Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

Paula's Choice

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4.0

258 reviews
71%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, (solvent/water-binding agent), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Phytosphingosine (cell-communicating ingredient), Hydroxyethylcellulose (gel-based thickener), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (antioxidant) Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (anti-irritant), Bisabolol (anti-irritant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH-adjusting agent), Tetrasodium EDTA (chelating agent

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    3.0
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    SmallTiki

    12 years ago

    I would probably like this if it just dried faster and was not quite as sticky. It works decently well on acne, blackheads, and is surprisingly gentle. It didn't cause a massive amount of redness...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    momominky

    12 years ago

    My skin loves BHA, but this formulation is not for me. It's too sticky and filmy forming slime when I wash my face the next morning.

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    xcakexfacex

    12 years ago

    A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Was rec'd this by the skin care board months ago for clogged pores and little bumps. Not acne, just clogged pores around my nose, mouth, and chin. I began using it and in about a...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    Safin

    12 years ago

    All my life I have clogged pores and those strange sebum plugs. I started to use a muslin cloth to remove my (cream) cleanser a year ago and that improved my skin a lot. But I still wasn't...

    About reviewer (204 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    lass917

    12 years ago

    Used both this and the liquid (which I reviewed as well) a couple months ago for about two months total, all the while suffering what I thought was "purging". Please, people, if your "purge" is...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    AnnieRocco

    12 years ago

    Tried samples of it. Bought 2 packs of samples and lasted me about 3 weeks using nightly onto my t zone. I tried to apply onto my whole face but its too sticky and gave me a few pimples the next...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    aessop

    12 years ago

    This is the best exfoliator I have ever tried. At first I was a bit unsure but I don't think I can go back to using my old granular exfoliator which would just feel too rough on my delicate skin....

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ammasprajna

    12 years ago

    The BEST!!! No skin care product has ever done more for my face. My skin is clear, smooth and looks better than it ever has. I can't overstate how effective this is, and as far as I know, this is...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    Princess1125

    12 years ago

    I had bad breakouts within a week of using the BHA gel but still continue to use the product as some reviews suggested that the breakouts will subside. After the second week, I gave up the products...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    avironneur

    12 years ago

    WHAT IS IT? BHA (salicylic acid) based gel INGREDIENTS: Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, (solvent/water-binding agent), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy...

    About reviewer (40 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    ritatse

    12 years ago

    Within a week of trying this product out, the number of blackheads have significantly declined and pores seemed to have shrunk! Number of pustules or cysts also seemed to decline too!! Will need...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sellabella

    12 years ago

    Cant say enough about this stuff - keeps the spots at bay and removes all those tiny, hard to get to blackheads, especially around the nose area. I dont have any problems with putting moisturiser,...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    bebe7

    13 years ago

    My skin: oily combo and acne prone. I get clogged pores very easily. My clarisonic has helped me tremendously and I no longer get pimples, but I still get clogged pores very easily. Because of...

    About reviewer (191 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    CobraRose

    13 years ago

    The product is effective, but the texture is too sticky to suit me, especially under makeup. I switched to the 2% liquid for my face, and am using up the gel for rough skin on my arms/elbows, where...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    lindsayloohoo

    13 years ago

    I like this product and will continue to repurchase. I prefer the 2% liquid, but use this formula instead if my skin is particularly dry. Background: I have normal/combo (slightly dry/slightly...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    vloterbiegje

    13 years ago

    I started using this product maybe two years ago, and have repurchased it once. I usually buy drugstore brands so I find Paula's Choice products quite expensive, especially with the shipping...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    jootje

    13 years ago

    I used the liquid version before this and both are just as effective so I will just copy part of my review for the liquid with some changes to suit this product (packaging, consistency). At the end...

    About reviewer (153 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Apple7777

    13 years ago

    The minute I put this on my face, it shrunk my large pores and smoothed out my rough skin. Where has this been all my life? It is a bit sticky but I could care less. You're never going to find...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    oliviachloe

    13 years ago

    First, I want to say that Paula's Choice products (specific ones) are nearing HG status for my acne-prone, sensitive skin. I had been using the 1% BHA gel for quite a while, with pretty...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Charlotta800

    13 years ago

    I love, love, love PC BHA products and this is my absolute HG product for acne. Nothing helped until I discovered this! It's a little sticky so I use the Clear Targeted Acne Relief Toner in the...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

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