You can’t really say I was super original in my Paula’s Choice product tests. I tried their absolute best-seller, the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. And you know what? It was definitely a great idea! Show
Exfoliating acids have been in my skincare bag of tricks for ages. A few years ago, I used them in serum or cream format and for a short amount of time (a few weeks), only 2 to 3 times a year. And then, recently, I discovered exfoliating toners and I’ve been using one almost every day since! There are several of them on the market but only a few have the cult skincare products status. There is the famous Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 (I did a review here), obviously. And there’s also the Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. An exfoliating toner, with a great amount of salicylic acid. It’s probably my favorite acid by the way (I have combination skin, so an acid that’s able to clean pores, I’m definitely interested!). The Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant has been the brand’s best-seller for years, in every country they sell their products. Let me explain why it’s everyone’s favorite (including me!).
 Paula’s Choice:I won’t go back over the history and concept of the brand in this review. If you’re interested, feel free to read my interview with the founder of Paula’s Choice, the fascinating Paula Begoun: I would like to point out that exfoliating acid treatments are the brand’s most popular products, and they have a lot of different options in this category. BHA is an ingredient that Paula Begoun is particularly fond of (her favorite product is a spot treatment, the BHA 9 , which is sadly not available outside the US, as she explained to me in her interview). She has very sensitive skin, swears by chemical exfoliation, and loves salicylic acid/BHA which works wonders on her complicated skin. Because people with sensitive skin can also use exfoliating acids! All you need to do is find a well-formulated and balanced product, and that’s the case with this Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (which is also a Paula favourite, by the way!).
Product presentation: Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid ExfoliantPaula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is an acid exfoliating toner, not to be confused with a toner (which you usually use after you removed your makeup). Exfoliating toners are a skincare treatment, usually recommended for uneven skin, with texture, and for their anti-aging effect. They’re also called peeling toners. The formula of the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliating Lotion is very simple and focuses on 2 star ingredients: NewsletterDon't miss out on new content we publish. – BHA or salicylic acid, which is an exfoliating ingredient (its concentration here is 2%). It removes dead cells and debris from the skin’s surface. Due to its lipophilic nature, it’s also able to go inside the pores to deeply cleanse them! Perfect if you tend to have blackheads! It also helps to accelerate skin renewal, which stimulates the skin and gives it radiance. – green tea extract, a very antioxidant ingredient, and anti-aging. It’s also soothing, has a smoothing effect on skin texture and helps to reduce the size of the pores. My experience:I ‘ve been using exfoliating acids for years and lately, I’ve been rather faithful to my Biologique Recherche Lotion P50. But I must admit that since I introduced some retinol into my routine, my skin is quite sensitive to it… So of course, the first thing I did was to stop the acids until my skin got used to the retinol. But after a few weeks, I really wanted to start using them again. Retinol is very effective on the radiance of the complexion but on my skin, naturally quite “textured”, only acids are able to smooth it in the way I like it to be. I didn’t feel ready to re-use the P50 Lotion, so I looked for an alternative option, still effective but less irritating than the P50. Then I remembered that I had a travel size bottle of Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Lotion I received as a gift with an order I placed a while, so I started using it. First twice a week, in the evenings when I wasn’t using my retinol, then I gradually increased because I had no irritation. Now I can use it 5 times a week without any issue, even with my retinol in the same routine and my skin loves this combo! Recently, I tried to reintroduce the Lotion P50 into my routine twice a week because I don’t like the idea of stopping it (yes, I feel like I’m addicted to certain products…lol) but quite honestly, I’m not convinced. My skin still feels sensitized when I’m using it, so I think I’ll stick to Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, which gives me excellent results without any irritation. Important: Personally, I use my acids all year round, I don’t take a break during the summer because I usually don’t go into the sun. You won’t see me sunbathing anytime soon, it’s never been my thing!
Result:Regarding the results, I find my skin smooth, my texture is almost gone and I’ve also seen an improvement in the size of my pores. I’ve almost no more blackheads left (I have a tiny one super occasionally, once or twice a year and that’s it!). About the anti-aging effect, as is often the case, it must be considered over the long term and personally, I believe more in preventive than really curative action for this kind of treatment. I also find it very soft, it has never caused me any irritation, even if I use retinol at the same time! Contrary to what one might think, it’s not drying at all, on the contrary. It’s just a great overall product! I bought it, the big size as soon as I finished my first sample and the brand was kind enough to gift me a second bottle when I met them in Paris. I’m all set! 🙂
Value for money:IMO, the price of this product is very fair, especially when you consider that it does the job well and lasts quite a long time. A bottle lasts me about 4 months if I use it 5 times a week. Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant retails for $29.50 (the Paula’s Choice website does promotions quite often, so you can avoid paying it full price quite easily). Availability:Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is mainly available online.
In short:Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant isn’t a cult favorite without reason. I totally understand why it’s super popular! It is super effective without being irritating, an ironfistina velvet glove! The fact that I can use it with my retinol is definitely a bonus, it would have bothered me to drop my dear acids that are so beneficial to my skin. The Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant de Paula’s Choice retails for $29.50 for 118ml. How many drops of Paulas choice BHA should I use?How To Use The Paula's Choice BHA Serum? I apply around 3 drops of the Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant to my face and neck at night after washing and drying my skin. I follow it up with an active-free moisturizer after 5-10 minutes. Sometimes I also layer an azelaic acid serum before my moisturizer.
Should I moisturize after using Paula's Choice BHA?You don't need to wait for your BHA or AHA to absorb or dry; you can apply any other product in your routine—moisturizer, serum, eye cream, or sunscreen—immediately afterward.
How long do I leave Paula's Choice BHA on?BHAs are thought to self-neutralize after about 20 minutes, so most skincare experts advise letting it fully dry for at least 15 minutes before continuing with your regular skincare routine (i.e. essences, serums, moisturizers, spot treatments).
What are the steps for applying BHA?Apply your AHA or BHA exfoliant after the cleanser and toner steps in your routine. If it's a liquid, apply it with a cotton pad; if a lotion or gel, apply it with your fingers. Apply an occasional-use rinse-off exfoliant peel to cleansed skin, and rinse after several minutes.
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