Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting BHA Liquid Exfoliant 118ml

A lightweight leave-on liquid exfoliant formulated with 2% salicylic acid to help remove accumulated surface oil and dead skin cells and improve the appearance of rough texture, blackheads, excess shine, and congested-looking pores.

Its fragrance-free, alcohol-free formula also contains green tea extract and moisturizing solvents to provide exfoliating and skin-conditioning care without an abrasive scrub. Paula’s Choice identifies the formula as having a pH range of approximately 3.2–3.8.

Key ingredients:

Salicylic Acid — 2% BHA
Provides exfoliating care to help remove accumulated surface oil and dead skin cells and improve the appearance of blackheads and congested-looking pores.

Green Tea Extract
Provides antioxidant and skin-conditioning care to support a calm, healthy-looking complexion.

Best for:

• Oily or combination skin
• Blemish-prone skincare routines
• Blackheads
• Congested or enlarged-looking pores
• Excess surface oil and shine
• Rough or uneven-looking texture
• Customers seeking a leave-on exfoliating liquid

Texture and finish:

A lightweight liquid that spreads easily over the skin.

Depending on the amount applied and individual skin type, it may leave a lightly hydrated or dewy-feeling finish rather than drying completely matte.

Routine step:

Exfoliate — apply after cleansing and toner, before serum and moisturizer.

How to use:

Apply a small amount to clean skin using clean fingertips or a cotton pad.

Gently spread it over the face and neck, avoiding the immediate eye and mouth areas.

Do not rinse.

Customers who are new to salicylic acid or have sensitive-feeling skin may prefer to begin with two or three applications per week and gradually increase use based on how their skin responds.

Follow with serum and moisturizer.

During the daytime, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or higher. Paula’s Choice describes 2% BHA as appropriate for regular use, but individual tolerance can vary.

Important:

For external use only.

Patch test before first use.

Avoid direct contact with the eyes and mouth. Rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs.

Do not apply to wounded, broken, or severely irritated skin.

Avoid introducing this product alongside several other exfoliating acids, abrasive scrubs, or retinoids in the same routine, particularly when first beginning use.

Customers with a known aspirin or salicylate allergy should consult an appropriate healthcare professional before using products containing salicylic acid. Paula’s Choice gives this precaution for its salicylic-acid products.

Customers who are pregnant, breastfeeding, under medical care, or uncertain whether salicylic acid is appropriate for them should ask their healthcare professional before use.

This product is intended for cosmetic exfoliating and skin-conditioning care. It should not be described as treating acne, permanently eliminating blackheads, preventing breakouts, or permanently shrinking pores.

Discontinue use if persistent redness, swelling, itching, burning, or significant irritation develops.

Keep out of reach of children and store as directed on the product packaging.