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2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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1090 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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Regular price β‚±2,150.00 Sale price β‚±2,042.50 β‚±107.50
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Why is it different?

A unique leave-on formula that’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 3.2–3.8.

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

2021 Beauty Insider’s Beauty & Wellness Awards - Reader’s Choice Award Best Exfoliator
2021 Daily Vanity Editor's & Readers' Choice

What does it do?

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.

How to use?

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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RESEARCH

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

INGREDIENTS

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).

FAQ

Shouldβ€―I use AHA or BHA?<br><br>
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.β€―BHA 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.
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Canβ€―you use AHA and BHA together?<br><br>
Yes, you can use AHA and BHA together, but most people do just fineβ€―usingβ€―one or the other. Using AHA and BHA together can provide advanced results ifβ€―you’reβ€―experiencing multiple skin concerns (likeβ€―signs of sun damage, deep wrinkles, stubborn clogged pores, bumps, dullnessβ€―orβ€―flaky skin).β€―There’s nothing wrong with experimenting to see which one works best for youβ€―or alternating both. Just monitor how your skin responds and adjust usage if needed.
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Does Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid cause purging?<br><br>
Learn more inβ€―our skin purging article.
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Is 2% BHA Liquid a toner?<br><br>
No, 2% BHAβ€―Liquidβ€―isn’tβ€―aβ€―toner. It’s a leave-on, chemical exfoliant with salicylic acid thatβ€―removesβ€―built-up dead skin andβ€―unclogs pores.β€―Paula’s Choice tonersβ€―add vital skin-replenishing ingredients immediately after cleansing, before exfoliating,β€―to hydrate, refreshβ€―and rebalance.
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Why does 2% BHA Liquid feel sticky and kind of greasy on my face?<br><br>
If 2% BHA Liquid feels sticky, youβ€―may beβ€―using 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).
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What is the difference between 2% BHA Liquid andβ€―CLEAR Regular Strengthβ€―2%β€―BHA?<br><br>
2% BHA Liquid penetrates deeper into the pore and has a pH of 3.5. It’sβ€―designed for those with more stubborn or persistentβ€―breakouts. CLEAR Regular Strengthβ€―2% BHAβ€―has a nearly weightless feel on your skin and a pH of around 3.9, making it better for those with mild and occasional breakoutsβ€―or sensitive skin.
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Whatβ€―is the difference between 2% BHA Liquid andβ€―CLEAR Extra Strength 2% BHA?<br><br>
2% BHA Liquid has theβ€―exactβ€―same formulaβ€―asβ€―CLEAR Extra Strength 2% BHA, which is sold within the convenient 3-step CLEAR anti-acne line.
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What is the difference betweenβ€―the 2% BHA Liquid and RESIST Daily Pore-Refining Treatmentβ€―2% BHA?<br><br>
2% BHA Liquid is a more potent exfoliant for all skin types,β€―thanks to its lower pHβ€―and the inclusion of additionalβ€―penetrationβ€―enhancing agents inβ€―itsβ€―formula which allow it to exfoliate quickly. RESIST 2% BHA has a lighter, water-like texture for combination/oily skinβ€―andβ€―in addition toβ€―unclogging pores, itβ€―alsoβ€―contains additional antioxidantsβ€―toβ€―helpβ€―gently but effectively address signs of aging.

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M
12/15/2022
Michelle
Singapore Singapore

Effective!

Works well for me! My skin felt smoother after using it for a few days. Hope to see positive long term effects!

K
12/14/2022
Kathrina
Singapore Singapore

A MUST HAVE ITEM

I didnt know that Ive been using this product since 2017 and I cant live without it. I recommended my daughter who has acne and paid partnership with me. She is not diligent in her skincare routine that makes her breakout out of control. Shes on her day 10 now with this product and her acne has slowly clear.

B
12/13/2022
b
Singapore Singapore

Go to holy grail!

Have been using this for the longest time to control my acne breakouts, amazing!

AS
12/11/2022
Adeline S.
Singapore Singapore

My second purchase

Me and my sister loves it! Have been using it for quite sometime and loving it so much! :)

J
12/10/2022
JM
Singapore Singapore

this works

bought this for my oily forehead that was prone to small clogs. right after the first night of using it, my sebum level was controlled and after a few days I can see my skin texture get more refined. so happy!