Skin Perfecting

2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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1117 Reviews
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Our #1 product worldwide + award-winning favorite, this gentle leave-on exfoliant with salicylic acid quickly unclogs pores, smooths wrinkles, brightens, and evens out skin tone.

  • Clears & minimizes enlarged pores
  • BHA (beta hydroxy acid) sheds built-up layers of skin
  • Fluid, lightweight texture absorbs quickly
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Skin Perfecting

2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

$55.00

$49.50

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Skin Concerns

Acne-Prone

Blackheads

Bumpy Skin

Clogged Pores

Skin Types

Combination Skin

Dry/Very Dry Skin

Normal Skin

Oily Skin

A unique leave-on formula thatā€™s gentle enough for daily use on all skin types. Exfoliates dead skin cells while clearing pores for a more even, radiant tone, plus visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles to reveal remarkably smoother, younger-looking skin. This exfoliant has an optimal pH range of 3.2ā€“3.8.

All Paulaā€™s Choice products are 100% fragrance free, clinically proven to be non-irritating, and never tested on animals.

2021 Beauty Insiderā€™s Beauty & Wellness Awards - Readerā€™s Choice Award Best Exfoliator
2021 Daily Vanity Editor's & Readers' Choice
2023 Menā€™s Folio Grooming Awards - Best Chemical Exfoliating Treatment

Skin becomes dull, dry and congested when dead skin cells build up on its surface. 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.

All skin types may use this product, but the texture is especially suited for those with normal to oily or combination skin, stubborn blackheads, and blemish-prone skin. It can also be used regularly to eliminate calluses on feet, elbows and knees.

Apply once or twice daily after cleansing and toning. Lightly soak a cotton pad and apply over the entire face, including the eye area (avoid the lower lash line and eyelids). Do not rinse. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.

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Journal of European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology, September 2016, issue 9, pages 1480-1490
General Physiology and Biophysics, September 2013, issue 3, pages 347-59
Archives of Dermatology, August 2000, issue 8, pages 989-994
Journal of Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015, volume 8, pages 455-461

Key Ingredients
Methylpropanediol, Salicylic Acid, Green Tea

Product Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Methylpropanediol (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Polysorbate 20 (stabilizer), Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract (green tea/skin calming/antioxidant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancer), Tetrasodium EDTA (stabilizer).

Shouldā€ÆI use AHA or BHA?
AHAs are generally preferred if you have normal to dry skin. AHAs are water soluble and work on skin's surface to enhance hydration, fight crepe-y texture & visibly reduce sun damage.ā€ÆBHA is the preferred option for normal to oily or combination skin that's prone to bumps & blemishes. BHA is oil soluble, meaning it works both on skin's surface and within pores to quickly shed clogging buildup. It's also naturally calming and gentle enough for skin that's sensitive, prone to redness or rosacea.

Canā€Æyou use AHA and BHA together?
Yes, you can use AHA and BHA together, but most people do just fineā€Æusingā€Æone or the other. Using AHA and BHA together can provide advanced results ifā€Æyouā€™reā€Æexperiencing multiple skin concerns (likeā€Æsigns of sun damage, deep wrinkles, stubborn clogged pores, bumps, dullnessā€Æorā€Æflaky skin).ā€ÆThereā€™s nothing wrong with experimenting to see which one works best for youā€Æor alternating both. Just monitor how your skin responds and adjust usage if needed.

Does Paulaā€™s Choice 2% BHA Liquid cause purging?
Learn more inā€Æour skin purging article.

Is 2% BHA Liquid a toner?
No, 2% BHAā€ÆLiquidā€Æisnā€™tā€Æaā€Ætoner. Itā€™s a leave-on, chemical exfoliant with salicylic acid thatā€Æremovesā€Æbuilt-up dead skin andā€Æunclogs pores.ā€ÆPaulaā€™s Choice tonersā€Æadd vital skin-replenishing ingredients immediately after cleansing, before exfoliating,ā€Æto hydrate, refreshā€Æand rebalance.

Why does 2% BHA Liquid feel sticky and kind of greasy on my face?
If 2% BHA Liquid feels sticky, youā€Æmay beā€Æusing too much product. Try using a dime-sized amount applied in a thin layer. The greasy feel can be attributed to the high levels of glycol in this product (glycol helps the BHA penetrate the surface layers of skin and works as a water-binding agent).

What is the difference between 2% BHA Liquid andā€ÆCLEAR Regular Strengthā€Æ2%ā€ÆBHA?
2% BHA Liquid penetrates deeper into the pore and has a pH of 3.5. Itā€™sā€Ædesigned for those with more stubborn or persistentā€Æbreakouts. CLEAR Regular Strengthā€Æ2% BHAā€Æhas a nearly weightless feel on your skin and a pH of around 3.9, making it better for those with mild and occasional breakoutsā€Æor sensitive skin.

Whatā€Æis the difference between 2% BHA Liquid andā€ÆCLEAR Extra Strength 2% BHA?
2% BHA Liquid has theā€Æexactā€Æsame formulaā€Æasā€ÆCLEAR Extra Strength 2% BHA, which is sold within the convenient 3-step CLEAR anti-acne line.

What is the difference betweenā€Æthe 2% BHA Liquid and RESIST Daily Pore-Refining Treatmentā€Æ2% BHA?
2% BHA Liquid is a more potent exfoliant for all skin types,ā€Æthanks to its lower pHā€Æand the inclusion of additionalā€Æpenetrationā€Æenhancing agents inā€Æitsā€Æformula which allow it to exfoliate quickly. RESIST 2% BHA has a lighter, water-like texture for combination/oily skinā€Æandā€Æin addition toā€Æunclogging pores, itā€Æalsoā€Æcontains additional antioxidantsā€Ætoā€Æhelpā€Ægently but effectively address signs of aging.

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03/18/2024
Dan
Singapore Singapore

Best product for oily skin

Current this is the best product for oily skin, my skin is super oily buy this handle it well. I cant tell that it help to reduces the oily, but is really good compare to others oil control product.

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03/15/2024
Eugene C.
Singapore Singapore

Best Exflotiation

It is the best exfoliating product i ever got.