Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant with Salicylic Acid, Facial Polish for Enlarged Pores, Wrinkles & Fine Lines, Suitable for Blackhead-Prone Skin, Fragrance-Free
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Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
Brand: Paula's Choice
Item Form: Liquid
Skin Type: Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily
Product Benefits: Noticeably unclogs & clears pore congestion, combats blemishes, improves clarity, and smooths rough, bumpy texture. See more
Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 1.57 x 1.57 x 5.51 inches; 4 ounces
Item model number : 22010
Manufacturer : Paula's Choice
Best Sellers Rank: #56 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #1 in Facial Polishes
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Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 110,912 ratings
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Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
The media could not be loaded. I’m 50, and like a lot of us, I’ve started noticing my skin looking a little dull, uneven, and not as smooth as it used to be. My serums and moisturizers just weren’t absorbing the same anymore — until I tried Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. This product is different from traditional scrubs. It uses salicylic acid (BHA) — a gentle chemical exfoliant that goes deep into pores to clear out oil, buildup, and dead skin cells. Unlike harsh scrubs that can tear or irritate mature skin, this one melts away dullness and leaves your skin feeling soft and renewed. It also contains green tea extract, a natural antioxidant that calms and soothes while protecting against environmental damage — something our skin needs more of as we age. Together, the salicylic acid and green tea help improve texture, fade discoloration, and even reduce the look of fine lines by encouraging healthy skin turnover. After using it for just a couple of weeks, my skin looks smoother, brighter, and more even. I can actually feel my serums and moisturizers working better because this exfoliant clears the way for them to absorb. For mature skin, less is more — so I use it in the evening, twice per week, right after cleansing and before my serum or moisturizer. That’s all it takes to wake my skin up and keep it glowing without irritation. If you’re over 50 and want to gently bring your skin back to life — this is the product you’ve been looking for. It’s not about chasing youth; it’s about helping your skin feel alive again.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2025 by Teaching mommy
Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
One of the most effective products I have used for clearer, smoother skin. The salicylic acid gently unclogs pores and helps reduce blackheads without being harsh or drying. I noticed a more even skin texture within days and a healthy glow that kept improving over time. It layers well under moisturizers and works for both spot-treating and full face use. A great choice for anyone dealing with congestion or dullness who wants results without irritation.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2025 by Amazon Customer
Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
My skin type: - Very Dry, easily dehydrated - Oily nose - Prone to stubborn acne and closed comedones - Redness on chin and cheeks (not rosacea) I already use a nightly Tretinoin cream (.04% concentration) to help with my acne and premature signs of aging but decided with my derm that incorporating a BHA would be a good idea to help with my seriously stubborn closed comedones and some irritating textural issues. It was between this and the Cerave SA lotion and I ultimately decided on this due to the higher concentration of salicylic acid. It's moisturizing, and feels sticky for the first 5-10 minutes after application but seems to sinks in to something of a satin finish on me and I can no longer feel it on my skin. You just have to be a little patient. My skin feels well hydrated and plump after it settles and looks really smooth and my pores aren't as obvious. It sits just fine under makeup for me but I'm not a new user to chemical exfoliants so I don't have lots of dead skin pilling up or sloughing off when I use it, my skin is, for the most part, already very smooth outside the acne and CCs. Occasionally I'll apply it further down my neck/decolletage than usual and WOW do I old skin just ball up and peel right away - it's so gross but also satisfying. So those that don't exfoliate often or are new to BHA/AHAs will likely have issues with foundation until their skin adjusts (but it will adjust). My advice in those cases is to either use this at night for the first few weeks or just accept going barefaced for a little while if you can. I'd strongly suggest not applying this product over anything that you feel does not dry down fully, the times I've attempted to use it after serums or heavier products it takes forever to sink in and sometimes never fully does. I save all my serums and essences for after this has absorbed and it's far easier to work with it as a result. My steps go like this most days: ACWell Licorice toner --- PC 2% BHA --- 10% Niacinamide serum --- TO Matryxil serum --- Secret Key Black Snail cream or Syn-ake cream w/ 3 drops Stratia Fortify oil --- Sunscreen. It works fairly quickly IMO, on my neck where I typically don't apply my Tret at night I noticed the peeling and balling of dead skin on day one and on my face where I have a patch of really awful CCs I noticed them getting smaller and smoother by around day 3-4. I'm going on about 8 days now and they're barely visible unless I'm right up in the mirror and feel as if they're almost gone when I touch my fingers to that area. I do have some slight peeling of the skin around my mouth and nose but it's not terrible (likely because I already exfoliate the heck out of my skin with the tret). Some tips and things keep in mind: 1) DO NOT RINSE IT OFF. I don't understand some of the top reviews advising people to do that, it says on the bottle not to rinse and nearly all chemical exfoliators are meant to be left on until the next cleansing specifically so they can do their job. If you rinse it off you're either going to prevent it from properly exfoliating or end up irritating the hell out of your skin. If you have oily skin and feel this might be heavy on you than you can probably just use this on bare skin and then sunscreen if you use in the AM or a lightweight lotion/cream and be done with it, but you need to leave it on your skin. 2) You have got to use sunscreen while you're using this product! Any BHA or AHA exfoliant causes increased sun sensitivity and you have to address that in your routine. You should already use sunscreen daily but it becomes a must when you incorporate a chemical exfoliator or you risk sun damage. 3) Less is more! Don't slop this on your face or soak a cotton pad in it, a little goes a long way and you'll be kicking yourself if you apply way too much and have to wait 20+ minutes for it to sink in. Use a shake or two and add more if needed but go easy. 4) Expect some irritation initially. Chemical exfoliants can be harsh and rough even on sturdy skin and you have to give yourself time to adjust. Over-exfoliation is a possibility but sometimes just introducing a BHA or AHA into your routine can cause some sensitivity. Don't panic and just be gentle to your skin. Use ceramides (like Cerave Skin Renewing cream) or fatty oils to soothe your face if needed and try to stay away from any harsh products or acids like Vitamin C right after applying this to avoid really burning your face.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020 by Audrey S.
Style: Travel Size - 1 Fl Oz
The hype around Paula's Choice is pretty valid. This exfoliant left my face feeling clean and shiny instead of dull without making it look oily. The tiny bottle lasted around a month. However, I've noticed that it made my whiteheads pop out more than usual. It could be that will go away with time but that's the only part I wasn't too impressed about. However, I do recommend this product.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2025 by CB