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Paulas Choice-SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant-Facial Exfoliant for Blackheads, Enlarged Pores, Wrinkles & Fine Lines, 4 oz Bottle Paula’s Choice: Beauty & Personal Care
$43.00
About this item GENTLE NON-ABRASIVE LEAVE-ON EXFOLIANT: With 2% BHA (Beta hydroxy acid), to unclog & diminish enlarged pores, exfoliate dead skin cells, smooth wrinkles, and brighten and even out skin tone. Combats redness, wrinkles, aging, enlarged pores, and blackheads. Dramatically improves skin’s texture for radiant youthful even-toned skin. Beta hydroxy acid (BHA, also known as salicylic acid) mimics the natural exfoliation process of younger skin by helping it shed extra layers while unclogging and clearing pores. HYDRATE, BRIGHTEN & SMOOTH FINE LINES: Our unique, non-abrasive, leave-on exfoliant is gentle enough for daily use on all skin types. Exfoliates dead skin cells while clearing pores for a more even tone, plus it visibly reduces fine lines & wrinkles. Paula’s Choice facial exfoliants are gentler on delicate skin of the face & neck than an abrasive face scrub, which can cause micro-tears. A BHA leave-on exfoliator delivers hydration & can exfoliate directly inside the pore & improve how the pore works. Paula’s Choice Skincare makes products that work. No fragrance, no parabens, no fluff. Just effective, science-backed formulas that target any concern from wrinkles to breakouts.
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About this item GENTLE NON-ABRASIVE LEAVE-ON EXFOLIANT: With 2% BHA (Beta hydroxy acid), to unclog & diminish enlarged pores, exfoliate dead skin cells, smooth wrinkles, and brighten and even out skin tone. Combats redness, wrinkles, aging, enlarged pores, and blackheads. Dramatically improves skin’s texture for radiant youthful even-toned skin. Beta hydroxy acid (BHA, also known as salicylic acid) mimics the natural exfoliation process of younger skin by helping it shed extra layers while unclogging and clearing pores. HYDRATE, BRIGHTEN & SMOOTH FINE LINES: Our unique, non-abrasive, leave-on exfoliant is gentle enough for daily use on all skin types. Exfoliates dead skin cells while clearing pores for a more even tone, plus it visibly reduces fine lines & wrinkles. Paula’s Choice facial exfoliants are gentler on delicate skin of the face & neck than an abrasive face scrub, which can cause micro-tears. A BHA leave-on exfoliator delivers hydration & can exfoliate directly inside the pore & improve how the pore works. Paula’s Choice Skincare makes products that work. No fragrance, no parabens, no fluff. Just effective, science-backed formulas that target any concern from wrinkles to breakouts.
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
ASIN : B00949CTQQ
Best Sellers Rank: #1 in Facial Peels
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Customer Reviews: 101,635 ratings
About this item
- GENTLE NON-ABRASIVE LEAVE-ON EXFOLIANT: With 2% BHA (Beta hydroxy acid), to unclog & diminish enlarged pores, exfoliate dead skin cells, smooth wrinkles, and brighten and even out skin tone. Combats redness, wrinkles, aging, enlarged pores, and blackheads.
- Dramatically improves skin’s texture for radiant youthful even-toned skin. Beta hydroxy acid (BHA, also known as salicylic acid) mimics the natural exfoliation process of younger skin by helping it shed extra layers while unclogging and clearing pores.
- HYDRATE, BRIGHTEN & SMOOTH FINE LINES: Our unique, non-abrasive, leave-on exfoliant is gentle enough for daily use on all skin types. Exfoliates dead skin cells while clearing pores for a more even tone, plus it visibly reduces fine lines & wrinkles.
- Paula’s Choice facial exfoliants are gentler on delicate skin of the face & neck than an abrasive face scrub, which can cause micro-tears. A BHA leave-on exfoliator delivers hydration & can exfoliate directly inside the pore & improve how the pore works.
- Paula’s Choice Skincare makes products that work. No fragrance, no parabens, no fluff. Just effective, science-backed formulas that target any concern from wrinkles to breakouts.
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| 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 |
| ASIN : | B00949CTQQ |
| Best Sellers Rank: | #1 in Facial Peels |
| Customer Reviews: | 101,635 ratings |
60 reviews for Paulas Choice-SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant-Facial Exfoliant for Blackheads, Enlarged Pores, Wrinkles & Fine Lines, 4 oz Bottle Paula’s Choice: Beauty & Personal Care
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Sulan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lasts a long time
I bought the small version simply because the large bottle is a bit on the pricey side . But it’s worth it because a little bit of this product goes a very long way . Not even half way through the small bottle yet even after daily use .It’s very effective on my oily areas and has helped with dark spots .
2 people found this helpful
SPichardo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excelente
Me encanta es super bueno eso si que hay que humectarse bien la cara porque reseca mucho
Starchild –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deodorant hack omg!
I heard that you can use this on your armpits if you happen to have body odor. I’ve used this and literally no smell whatsoever! I haven’t even put on any deodorant after the application and zero BO.I also use it for my face and it feels great but I purchased for the deodorant and am soooo happy I did. Forever customer.
7 people found this helpful
Carol Kemna –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I like this product! A little pricey…but not the worst.
I think this product works well. Makes my skin feel smooth and hydrated. It costs a bit more than I would like…but I’ll buy it again!
Mariposa –
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 stars
Definitely a great thing to buy, it has stepped up my skin routine. I will say that my skin has felt as though it’s burning before but that’s because I used it too frequently so that’s on me. Other than that this product is an amazing exfoliant.
Marlene Solis –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good product
If you can get over the kinda weird smell then it’s a good product.
Peps –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Difference in My Skin!
I’m a woman “of a certain age” but still get tiny hard bumps under my facial skin, called milia. Most women over 40 who have normal or dry skin, who think they have acne or pimples, really have these. They can’t be removed at home. These can’t be “popped”; if you try, you can get scarring. They can last for months.Milia are harmless basically just bits of older skin that get covered up by new skin cells, but boy, are they annoying.This product is incredible! I was able to use it every day within a week of starting out, with zero irritation. The milia have completely disappeared: gone like a cool breeze. And I don’t mean that I’m just not getting new ones (I’m not, by the way), but somehow it managed to resolve the existing tiny milia that were developing. It must have just lifted the old skin cells that were being gradually covered up.My skin is satin smooth and completely clear. I think the fine lines have even reduced.I did a lot of research on this, and Paula’s Choice was the clear winner. It’s not inexpensive, but you only need a few drops on a cotton pad to do your whole face.Highly recommended.
60 people found this helpful
Otto Matic –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good results
This stuff works great. Doesn’t dry out your skin. I apply it before bed at night
T****** B –
4.0 out of 5 stars
It actually works.
I like this product. It’s not to harsh at all on my skin. I notice a difference in just days also no bad smells. Great product.
One person found this helpful
Laurie Curran –
5.0 out of 5 stars
So easy to use
The product is so very easy to use. Directions were very clear, Only used product for 3 days, so no results to tell.
conan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It really works
It really works. My arm was burned in 2011. There are many dark spots on the surface of my arm. After using this product for two weeks, the spots have been disappearing.
JM –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Exfoliation product
Just started using this product. And for me, I’ve seen a change in my skin within a couple of weeks.
vbchic –
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW
Let me start by saying I have congested skin, so I know I need an exfoliant. I have used a large number of scrubs, peels, etc. throughout the years and most were bleh. I had become frustrated recently once again with my skin needing help and I saw this item. I decided to try it, and I have used it two nights in a row.Outcome: I could see a significant difference after just the first night. This morning after the second night/application, I still saw an improvement. I am excited that my skin is looking smoother, clearer, and has smaller pores after just two days. I repeat TWO DAYS. I will keep putting it on every night since it does leave a bit of a residue on the skin that I feel I would not like during the day (but maybe it was because I put a lot of it on). Overall, I will continue to use it. And for it being as effective as it is, I don’t think it’s going to irritate or make my skin red like some other exfoliants have used. But if anything changes I will update my review. Right now, if I could give this 10 stars I would.Also, I feel like this will only help people who have skin that needs exfoliating. If you have decent skin or skin that doesn’t need exfoliating, it may not be that amazing nor effective. But it all depends on what your skin needs, so if you have any needs that this product addresses I think you should give it a go. It at least won’t harm or irritate your skin.*Disclaimer: I put on a significant amount of this both nights, probably about a good double dose all over my face and the front of my neck and rubbed it in a bit with the cotton pad. I am certain this sped up the exfoliating process, and as I continue to use it I will probably go down to putting on just one application rather than a double application each night. I may eventually go to every other night, but that remains to be seen. I will just go with the flow and do whatever my skin needs. So far, amazingly effective.UPDATE: After the 3rd double application last night, I am STILL seeing an improvement in my skin. I will go down to a normal nightly application starting tonight since my skin is feeling a bit tight. It isn’t inflamed but I can tell it could become irritated if I continue double strength applications daily. And my skin is much improved already, so there is no reason to risk irritation. I will update how the regular single application works. Oh, I am seeing wrinkles diminish as well under and around my eyes!UPDATE #2: After the normal single application last night my skin is still improving. It doesn’t feel as tight as yesterday, so it was a good I listened to my skin. Will continue with single layer nightly applications! Still loving it!UPDATE #3: After several more days of using it only at night and an overall single application (with a little extra on certain areas of my face), my skin is still continuing to improve. I am definitely sold on this.UPDATE #4: After almost another week of use it feels like my skin has gotten used to it so I will be using a light coating in the morning with moisturizer afterward, and a heavy application at night also with moisturizer after. I will let the exfoliant fully dry before putting on the moisturizer to make sure it stays where it should. I will report back on how it goes. Fine lines are diminishing and it seems like a few darker spots on my face are slowly lightening. So far, I am still loving it. (I am also putting it on the front of my neck and upper chest and it’s helping there as well.) HOWEVER, I am not a person who puts on foundation or much makeup, so I am not sure how using this during the day would affect someone the foundation staying in place or not. Once I am back to my normal work outside the house I may decide to use it only at night, we will see.UPDATE #5: I am still using this daily twice a day and still seeing improvement in my skin. A few darker patches of skin near my temples are lightening, my pores are still getting smaller, and my fine lines are still diminishing. I have set this up on a subscription because it works so well for me. I hope this review helped you!
184 people found this helpful
KDH –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Skin
This salicylic toner is fantastic! I noticed a difference in my skin almost immediately. I use it every morning, and it visibly reduces the size of my pores. Using this with the PC 8% glycolic acid exfoliator also helped smooth my skin texture by getting rid of raised bumps (that were probably over active oil glands that had come to the surface of my skin).This toner does not make my skin red or irritated. I always make sure to put on moisturizer after it dries down. I was struggling with seriously oily skin that I couldn’t figure out how to control…like absurdly oily skin. I tried to combat it with skin products for oily skin, which tend to strip your skin of even essential oil, which makes the oily skin problem worse. I somehow stumbled into learning that keeping my skin realized well moisturized actually made it less oily because my skin was dehydrated (which causes your oil glands to produce more oil to protect the skin barrier, hence the oil slick face). This PC salicylic acid does have moisturizing agents in it, so it is not super drying. But it’s still important that you don’t skip the moisturizer in your skin care routine.
46 people found this helpful
KSS –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A treasured find!
This does a great job on my face fading out dark spots and smoothing out some bumps but the really big thing it did was significantly diminished a cluster of rough spots I have between my cleavage from sun damage. It also removed some other dry, scaly spots on my chest from sun damage. Great stuff!
3 people found this helpful
rachael –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yes yes yes
I’ve been looking for products to add to my facial routine and this one tops them all. It’s really does clean you pores and leaves you face feeling so hydrated and fresh. I’m obsessed!
kim –
5.0 out of 5 stars
great quality
This stuff works great! I use it every other day and it hasn’t burned my face! Love the way it makes my face feel! Will definitely keep purchasing this>
Ryan/Vivien Mouser –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but so so small
Good product bt this is a tiny bottle…like tiiiiiny, its expensive for how lil product you get.
Arianna Murray –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sensitive skin
I like it it burns a little kinda leaves my skin itchy but I think that’s because I have sensitive skin I would say try it out and see how your skin reacts to it I used it but I think my skins too sensitive.
One person found this helpful
Ania –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exfoliante de rostro
Le he usado poco pero me deja el rostro muy suave y tengo poros que cuando uso este exfoliante se cierran un poco me gusto, realmente quedo conforme con el resultado de las cosas que he comprado en amazon
LaLa –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Large pores, exfoliator.
Another great find in Amazon, my daughter gave me my first bottle last year for my birthday. I exfoliate my face often, this is much better and helps my skin free from occasional pimples, redness, large pores. It looks better as I continue to use it. I’m 58 years old by the way, so it does help. Smells mild, light weight, easy to apply with a cotton ball, dries quickly. Ordering more when I run out of it.
8 people found this helpful
maggie schauer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Already out
My review is on the product it’s really good but it lasted me maybe a month.. I don’t know for the price I wouldn’t buy again unless it was a bigger bottle
Lykos Vinnie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
This is my second time ordering this product and wow my skin actually feels amazing.
M. Rex –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best ever!!!
My cheeks had bumps for over a year. Not noticeable to other but to me. Found this product and my face is never felt smoother. The bumps went away. 100% recommend this product!!!
Chassidy Holley –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy with it
This stuff has helped my skin so much! My pores have shrank as much as I would like. However, I’ve been using it for a few months now and the overall texture of my skin has improved a ton!
One person found this helpful
Cheryl Brown –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Product makes my skin feel so clean. Use it every evening after first cleansing.
jones –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Has changed my pores
This has worked well on minimizing my pores. I have not had any issues with it irritating my skin so far.
Janie W –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing what it will do!
Tried this stuff about 10 years ago and haven’t stopped. You’ll love how it makes your skin feel and look.
Dustin –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exfoliates nicely
Leaves my skin feeling smooth and soft afterwards. Recommend to use it at nightly routine, rather in the morning routine.
Andre Farmer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
great product
The top exfoliant out there won’t scrub your wallet clean—it’s reasonably priced and so concentrated, a dab will do ya!
Mallory George –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super smooth skin!
Skincare time is my favorite part of my day thanks to this product! It’s so refreshing to apply, and after just a few uses I have noticed a smoother complexion with fewer irregularities. I apply with reusable cloth pads. It’s a regular product for me, and I’ll keep ordering it!
One person found this helpful
Alexis Gill –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the Hype
This products was all over my social media and I had to try it! Sooo worth it! Cleared my texture on my skin and doesn’t leave a burning feeling at all!
Yvonne –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This product is the best!
I am on my second bottle. I ordered that one from Paula’s choice website & it was alot less expensive. I ended up ordering more products from her.. This exfoliating product gets every drop of makeup and dirt off your face & has improved the look of my face drastically. I highly recommend this in your daily self-care routine!
2 people found this helpful
Heather Henderson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I don’t leave reviews often…
… but I had to come and leave a review! I didn’t have much hope. As I’m HORRIBLE with remembering face wash routines if I’m not in the shower. However I’ve been consistent with this for I’d say about 1.5-2 weeks. After 2-3 days I noticed a noticeable difference. 2 weeks later and I can see a huge difference. My skin GLOWS. Postpartum did my skin no favors and I felt like I aged so much and my skin looked “dirty” to me in pictures. I can say that’s completely changed with this. I don’t even need the Paris filter (iykyk). I started out with once the first 2 days like it said then increased to twice a day. I also got CLEAN face pads and have used them with this product. The amount of dirt that washes off at the end of the day is gross. lol highly recommend!
41 people found this helpful
Steven –
4.0 out of 5 stars
For me, after using this product for six days, I notice changes for the better.
For me the price is prohibitive. Although, the product, true to its advertising, produced results matching the claims made by this seller.
lena –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My “go to” product
I have been using this product for two years and it has become irreplaceable me. Gets rid of all the tiny bumps on the face and makes you look flawless
Melissa –
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE love this stuff ❤️
This product has evened out my skin tone and just looks great over all. I love it. 😍
pupy –
4.0 out of 5 stars
good
easy to use but its so expensive
Emily –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My face feels amazing
Been using it for a week, my face feels softer and I feel it has a glow!
RBrakeRBrake –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Attn 40ish friends!
This added step to my face routine is transforming my tired textured momma skin! I’m only 4 days in and have seen major difference using 2x a day. I’m sad it took me so long to purchase. It will be added to my 40ish holy grail list 🙂
9 people found this helpful
Audrey S. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you actually understand how to use it, it’s amazing.
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.
7,559 people found this helpful
JenniferJennifer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Paula’s choice exfoliant/ Paula’s Choice Resist
Always had a hard time figuring out what I needed for my face with mild rosacea. Now I know I was being cheap. I decided to spend a little more money on an everyday use cleaner for my face. When I think of exfoliant, I think of the tiny balls that are in a liquid. This exfoliant is straight liquid but oh my goodness does it exfoliate my face! I always seem to get dirt off my face no matter how much I think it’s clean. Not to mention, my face is tighter and brighter. This really had me in shock when I noticed what a difference it made on my face. I use it in my face and whole neck, twice a day as much as possible, sometimes just once a day. My routine is wash my face with my glycerin bar, take a cotton pad with Paula’s choice exfoliant, rub circularly as well as I can, all over my whole face, neck, and behind ears, excluding my eyes. I purchased Paula’s choice Resist as is it a sunscreen as well as skin corrector, and apply it after the exfoliant is dried on my face, only in the am.I should mention, the first few weeks of using this duo, my face did glisten a lot. My face was totally dry, just looked oily as my skin was getting used to the new products.Highly recommend Paula’s choice Exfoliant and Paula’s choice Resist!
10 people found this helpful
marcog –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must try
I’ve been using this exfoliant for a few months, and it has quickly become a staple in my daily skincare routine. As someone with enlarged pores, particularly during the summer, I’ve always struggled to keep them clean, especially with frequent sunscreen applications. Traditional methods like blackhead strips only irritated my skin, and face cleansers alone didn’t do enough.After reading numerous positive reviews, I decided to give Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant a try, and I’m so glad I did. I noticed a difference within a few days—my pores stay clean and appear slightly smaller. There’s no noticeable smell, and it has significantly helped control my oily skin.I love this product so much that I now carry the travel size version everywhere I go. It’s convenient, effective, and has become one of my favorite skincare products. Paula’s Choice has impressed me so much that I’m gradually transitioning to using more of their products.
5 people found this helpful
Wendy DuranWendy Duran –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Small bottle is plenty for test run
Photo is from my day one, I’ll update on the effectiveness in a few weeks I just wanted to let anyone who is wondering know that the small bottle is enough for a good month I would say. Little goes a long way for anyone who wants to give it a try a lesser commitment price. I thought my skin might be to sensitive as it is usually but it seems fine. Hasn’t caused any discomfort. I did as the bottle suggested and did every other day for the first week now I’m up to once a day. Hoping to see some results in the coming weeks.
One person found this helpful
Joanie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Smooth Skin
I have been using this on and off for years and always love the results. It’s not super harsh to use daily but i prefer every other day because I have fairly dry skin in general but I pair this with a cerave or la roche posay facial moisturozer and it works wonders. Super smooth skin that looks glowy but not oily, i’ll use it sometimes in the day time for a fresh look but usually put on before bed with my fingers. I read in reviews you get the best results with a cotton padso going to try that next! Also quick tip, get the travel size if you don’t know for sure, it’s less than half the price as the full size and lasts over a month 😉
6 people found this helpful
Amy Jo (earns commission)Amy Jo (earns commission) –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I am amazed how quick and well this works
This product is literally amazing. I used another product by Paula’s choice and it sold me. I saw this was a best seller and knew it would be just as good. I have only used it for three days and it’s transformed my skin and my fine lines have already diminished. My skin is glowing. It looks like I put lotion on it or something to make it shiny but it’s this product. In both pictures I included I have no concealer or foundation on AT ALL. That’s just my skin after using this product and her pore serum. I’ve never used something that had such fast results. It was exactly what I needed for my skincare routine. I’m sold, and will be a lifelong customer. As well as tell all my freinds how great it is. Wow, just WOW.
13 people found this helpful
leo –
3.0 out of 5 stars
i think it’s not for me
so many people have good experiences eith this so i think maybe just my skin didn’t like it. i have never had sensitive skin. usually things work for me. so when i kept being recommended this, i thought i should give it a go. it didn’t do anything for my acne or skin, it didn’t tone at all.in fact it made my skin dry out immensely before becoming an oil slick immediately after and it made me break out in hives on my chin, mouth corners, forehead, under eyes/cheeks, and eye brow/eyelid areas.the instructions say not to rinse it off so i didn’t but when i noticed that even with just using it once or twice a week (after three months of every other day as it says) it was only making my skin tough and flakey and break out more and caused hives on me. i started to rinse it off but that didn’t help either. what helped was completely stopping using it and my skin STILL isn’t back to normal.
3 people found this helpful
BrittanieBrittanie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pic: Day 1 vs Day 35
Been using this exfoliate once a day for about a month now. I started with every-other-day use for my first week, then stuck with one application daily, post-cleansing (& occasionally switch between applying in the morning and applying at night).First off, I have sensitive skin so the fact that this didn’t break my face out even once in ~35 days of use already had me liking it.Secondly, while I’ve noticed very little change overall, this stuff does make my face look and feel AMAZING for at least the first couple hours after application. After my first use I was honestly kinda stunned at how it melted my pores and small wrinkles away almost immediately after patting it into my skin — however, this effect does NOT last. I find that a few hours after application my face is pretty much right back to her porous, fine-lined little self. That being said; I have noticed less blackheads in regions where I used to have a ton (chin & nose), and less large pores present on my cheeks. Again, it’s nothing incredibly noticeable as you can see in the progress pic, but for someone who sees this face every day I can tell this product is slowly but surely doing what I want it to. I recommend it 👌
32 people found this helpful
Satisfied Customer! –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It works!
I rarely write reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience with this product. I am so impressed! Within days, I saw a dramatic change in my skin- it’s much smoother. Even better, after weeks of consistent use, my milia has almost disappeared. I didn’t think that was even possible! I have sensitive skin, and this product hasn’t irritated it at all. I’m a super fan of this product!
Madison Anders –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best skincare for someone with blackheads or oily skin
I have struggled for a long time with very oily skin. I have tried Proactiv and many other popular named brands, nothing ever helped and honestly made my skin situation worse by just drying out my face entirely and leaving me flaky, then making me more oily the next day.I saw many people on forums and articles suggest salicylic acid, from specifically the brand Paula’s Choice. I eventually caved in and decided to try. This product surprised me, I saw a noticeable difference in how my skin appeared, no longer did my oily pores look like blackheads and it didn’t dry out my face either. My skin felt silky smooth and looked overall better. If anyone deals with the same symptoms of their skin acting like mine, I definitely recommend trying this brand or anything with salicylic acid, it is a game-changer.
15 people found this helpful
Susan Waller –
5.0 out of 5 stars
So good!
This stuff is so good for my skin. I’m working up to more times per week but I love it already!I just didn’t realise I was buy a travel sizes bottle. Ordered a big one but it doesn’t take much to do the trick. If you need exfoliation, need help with your pores or just want the soft smooth clean face all the time you need this! Good luck but you will love it!
One person found this helpful
Lillian S –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is it!
I’ve tried a lot of face products. I’m 67 years old and I have syringoma (small bumps) all over my face but this product leaves my face feeling soft and smooth. It smells good too. No wonder there are high ranks for this product. Yes, I would buy it again. 👍🏼
Carolina Acosta –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shrinking Pores
I’m not big on writing reviews however this product deserves it. My pores have shrunk in a few days, and I can’t be happier! I have semi-oily skin, which causes my pores, especially those on my forehead and nose, to clog. I’m no skin expert, but after trying pore strips and generic face washes, I assumed it was part of my au naturel look. Thankfully, Paula’s Choice Exfoliant proved me wrong! My pores are nearly invisible, and my skin is much brighter. I look forward to being makeup-free without the worry of having large, clogged pores :)My typical semi-oily skin has
11 people found this helpful
Mom –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Clears blackheads when followed by benzoyl peroxide
Wash face. Apply this with fingers (after using sponges, which clean, but absorb too much). Apply this at night and follow it with 2.5% or up to 10% benzoyl peroxide. Sleep with a WHITE pillow case (due to the benzoyl peroxide – it can lighten things).These are the steps I follow to get rid of blackheads (especially around the nose). Found this out years ago…super effective. Glad to see that this product has been deservedly brought to the attention of the masses!
16 people found this helpful
Lawrence –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing difference for my face
I have slightly larger pores on my nose and this has improved how my face looks and made them smaller. I would also get oily in the middle of the day where I would where my glasses and noticed it’s a lot less oily.Only need to apply a bit on a cotton pad and works great, cleans up my face great. Definitely great value!
3 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Overnight change in my skin
This product changes everything about your skin for the better. Most products take time to see results. Not this toner. I saw instant results, but thought I should wait until morning before I fell over at my vanity. The next morning…fell over at my vanity. I had those annoying little whiteheads that covered my nose. The ones that come off with your skin on Biore strips and leave your skin then looking like you face-planted on the sidewalk. Not a SINGLE ONE remained under my super-duper magnifying mirror that morning and have not had a single one since! This exfoliating toner is gold. *Note – I don’t use a cotton pad to apply to my face. A lot of product seems to go to waste using a cotton pad. I simply tap some out into my palm, rub my hands together and apply to my face. What’s fantastic about Paula’s Choice products is a little goes a LONG way so they are worth every penny.
50 people found this helpful
Gracie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Elderly,Dry sensitive skin can’t be without PAULA’S CHOICE!!!without
I was without this product for a while and am I sorry. At 79 I had no eyelids! After just a couple of days, VOILA…2 eyelids that had been hiding for years!! AND, I had one of those little hard white bumps (comod-? can’t recall name) ANYHOO, on my right eyelid and it, too, left the scene…PRONTO! I won’t be without it again. I’m sending one to my BFF in Lawton, Oklahoma TODAY!
6 people found this helpful
Kelly –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely buy
I was wondering if it was worth the price it is!! My skin feels so much softer and I barely can see any of my pores so good I will definitely recommend this if you have skin texture 👍
Amazon4life01234 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A skin care must!
I’ve been using Paula‘s 2% BHA for years now. It’s an essential part of my skincare routine that keeps my skin clear and my poor small. I apply it every night after the shower and I can notice the difference whenever I don’t use it. This item is a skincare must for me and I order it every couple months to make sure I don’t run out! I recommend this product to everyone that asked about my skin care, it’s an essential!
4 people found this helpful
Kay yarrington –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product!
Like everything about this product so far! The pores improved right away..especially my nose area. I wish there had been more information on proper use for this product so I could apply properly.