Paula's Choice
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Key Features
- 2% salicylic acid (BHA) exfoliant
- Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per the brand
- Suitable for normal to oily skin
- Contains green tea antioxidant
This is a liquid exfoliant that contains 2% salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that works as an exfoliant. The formula also contains green tea extract, an antioxidant, and methylpropanediol. 8.
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Highlights
Description
This is a liquid exfoliant that contains 2% salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that works as an exfoliant. The formula also contains green tea extract, an antioxidant, and methylpropanediol. Paula's Choice says the product works fast and in a gentle manner, with an optimal pH range of 3.2–3.8. The brand positions it as fragrance-free and alcohol-free.
The brand positions it for normal, combination and oily skin, and for pores, dullness and uneven texture. The main trade-off is that chemical exfoliants can cause irritation in some people, so you'll want to start slowly and watch your skin's response. This is a leave-on product, meaning you don't rinse it off after application.
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How to use
- After cleansing, apply over face and neck with fingers or a cotton pad
- Start by using every other day, then gradually increase to twice daily if tolerated
- During daytime use, always follow with broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or higher
- Do not rinse the product off
Good to know
- Best for normal, combination, and oily skin types targeting pores and texture
- Start slowly with every-other-day use to allow your skin to adjust
- Can be used both morning and night, but daytime use requires sunscreen
- Avoid the eye area, lash line, and eyelids
- If irritation occurs, rinse off and discontinue use
FAQs
Can I use this every day?
You can work up to twice-daily use, but Paula's Choice recommends starting every other day to let your skin adjust, then gradually increasing frequency based on tolerance.
Do I need to rinse this off?
No, this is a leave-on exfoliant. After applying, you do not rinse it off.
Can I use this in the morning?
Yes, you can use it AM and PM, but you must follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or greater during the day.
Is this product cruelty-free?
Yes, the brand says it is cruelty-free and also vegan and gluten-free.
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