Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant (4 fl. oz.)
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This gentle leaveon exfoliant works within the pore lining to prevent congestion & blemishes. 2% BHA is clinically proven to visibly reduce pores, control oil & support skin's barrier. Exfoliation helps the rest of your routine absorb better and work harder for a glowing, makeupready complexion.
Ingredients:
- BHA (beta hydroxy acid): Penetrates pores to clear blemishcausing buildup and shed dead skin.
- Green Tea Extract: Potent antioxidant quickly calms redness & soothes skin barrier.
- Methylpropanediol: Hydrates & prevents water loss while visibly improving skin's glow.
Clinical Results:
- 'Clinically proven to visibly reduce pores & control oil
- Based on an independent clinical study with 32 subjects after 4 weeks.
- 'Clinically proven to visibly reduce blackheads & whiteheads
- Based on an independent clinical study with 33 subjects after 1 week.
- 'Clinically proven to improve skin barrier
- Based on an independent clinical study of 29 subjects.
- Apply once or twice daily after cleansing and toning.
- Gently shake 1-2x onto hands or a cotton pad.
- Apply to face and neck (avoid contact with your lash line and eyelids).
- Do not rinse.
- Follow with serum and/or moisturizer.
- For daytime wear, always finish with SPF 30+.
Start Slowly: Apply every other day and note skin's response. Then use up to twice daily. For daytime, always finish with SPF 30+. For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine. If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before using any products that contain salicylic acid.
Acne: Blackheads, Whiteheads
Aging Skin: Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Application Area: Face, Neck
Cleansers and Exfoliators: Exfoliants Peels and Scrubs
Ideal for these Concerns: Acne, Aging Skin, Free Radical Damage, Hypersensitive Skin, Large Pores, Redness, Rosacea
Ingredient: Antioxidants, Green Tea, Salicylic Acid
Preferences: Certified Cruelty-Free, Fragrance-Free, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Vegan
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin
Water (Aqua), Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA.
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
- SKIN PERFECTING
- Paula's Choice
- 4 fl. oz
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Game Changer
With regular use, this product changes your skin. Breakouts are less, hyperpigmentation is reduced, redness is all but gone, blackheads are kept in check. This version does leave a bit of an oily film for awhile that can turn some people off. Unless they have changed the CLEAR BHA formula, that one didn't do that and I preferred that formulation. You do need to leave this on for 30 minutes before you layer over it to make it the most effective.
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A lifesaver!
This is seriously a lifesaver! I was struggling with breakouts along my mouth for months, and as soon as I started using this a few times week, I haven't had any. I will never be without this, a great exfoliating option that is gentle and effective. Plus it's not drying at all!
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Solid Product
I use this about once or twice a week at night. I wipe it on with a square cloth, and then ideally wait 15 minutes before applying a serum, thought if I'm tired or a in a hurry it's only about two minutes. I heard it's good to give it some time to work before layering other products on top. It definitely doesn't dry out my skin, if anything, my skin is less dry when I use this.
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The best of the best
It clears my skin, seriously, I can not live without it!!!!!! I have extremely acne prone skin. this one makes huge difference for my skin. If you have super oily acne prone skin, u have to try it!!!
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Awesome Product!
Helped clear my skin within a few weeks! Love this product - I highly recommend!
by Courtney Verified Purchase
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Great exfoliater
I have been usIng this for 15 years. It is a product I can't live without. I have very oily skin and it really helps.
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Game Changer for Me
This was a game-changer for me, as I know it's been for many people. I can't say if it prevents break-outs or not, but it absolutely shortens the length of time a blemish sticks around. I'm prone to hormonal break-outs, many of which are cystic, deep, and painful, and I have to say this cuts the healing time of those blemishes in half. It does have a slightly odd texture after applying - it just doesn't "dry down", as another reviewer said. I swipe this on with a cotton pad and leave it for a few minutes before moving on to the next step of my routine, and it doesn't seem to negatively impact anything. I find that once I move on to the next step, that "what's on my face?!" feeling disappears. I can't see myself being without it now! It's worth a try if you've got stubborn break-outs.
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Good not great
As a toner it works well. Not greasy or oily, good for my sensitive skin, and it does feel like it tightens my skin and pores a bit (although I haven't seen much reduction in my pore size yet and I'm already through one bottle). The bottle goes quickly, so it's a bit pricey for what it does. Otherwise, I'm happy.
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Not a favorite
I wasn't too fond of this product. I love the idea of its intentions, however I didn't like the little "balls of skin" this left all over my face.
by Carrie
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THE Ultimate Skin Savior
I am so thankful for this product as it saved my problematic skin like no other. I used to over exfoliate using both chemical and physical exfoliants and it freaked my skin out. I developed little bumps everywhere, and my pores were so heavily clogged while having dehydrated skin. I dialed my routine back to only using this product and a basic moisturizer nightly. After a month, my skin was good as new! It was baby soft, with little to no bumps, and the dehydration significantly improved. I am forever faithful to this little miracle in a bottle!
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