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product_id: 67486177
title: "Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant with Salicylic Acid, Facial Polish for Enlarged Pores, Wrinkles & Fine Lines, Suitable for Blackhead-Prone Skin, Fragrance-Free"
brand: "paula's choice"
price: "€ 25.07"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 9
category: "Paula's Choice"
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/67486177-paulas-choice-skin-perfecting-2-bha-liquid-exfoliant-with-salicylic
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region: Portugal
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# Brightens & smooths Gentle for all skin types 2% BHA potency Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant with Salicylic Acid, Facial Polish for Enlarged Pores, Wrinkles & Fine Lines, Suitable for Blackhead-Prone Skin, Fragrance-Free

**Brand:** paula's choice
**Price:** € 25.07
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Unleash Your Skin's Potential! ✨

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant with Salicylic Acid, Facial Polish for Enlarged Pores, Wrinkles & Fine Lines, Suitable for Blackhead-Prone Skin, Fragrance-Free by paula's choice
- **How much does it cost?** € 25.07 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/67486177-paulas-choice-skin-perfecting-2-bha-liquid-exfoliant-with-salicylic)

## Best For

- paula's choice enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted paula's choice brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pore Perfection:** Unclogs and diminishes enlarged pores for a refined complexion.
- • **Wrinkle Warrior:** Visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles for youthful skin.
- • **Daily Radiance Boost:** Achieve a brighter, more even skin tone with daily use.
- • **Gentle Yet Effective:** Experience a non-abrasive exfoliation that transforms your skin without irritation.
- • **Science-Backed Beauty:** Cruelty-free, fragrance-free, and formulated with proven ingredients.

## Overview

Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is a gentle, leave-on treatment designed to unclog pores, reduce blackheads, and smooth fine lines. With its powerful 2% BHA formula, it hydrates and brightens all skin types, making it a must-have for anyone seeking radiant, youthful skin.

## Description

desertcart.com: Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant, Gentle Facial Exfoliator for Blackheads, Large Pores, Wrinkles & Fine Lines, Travel Size, 1 Fluid Ounce : Paula's Choice: Beauty & Personal Care

Review: zero pores= get this - the best liquid exfoliant. if you want glass skin and zeros pores then get this. i’ve used this for over two years now and my skin is brighter, smoother, and i seriously don’t have pores on my face anymore and i know it’s because of this product.
Review: Miracle skin saver - I’ve struggled for YEARS with acne-prone, oily skin, trying product after product with little to no success — until I found this gem! 🌟 From the first few uses, I noticed my skin felt smoother and less congested, and within a couple of weeks, my breakouts were visibly fewer and my pores looked cleaner and smaller. This exfoliant has truly been a miracle for my skin — it unclogs pores, controls oil, and helps keep future acne at bay. My complexion now looks clearer, calmer, and more balanced than it has in such a long time. I also love that it’s lightweight and absorbs beautifully without feeling sticky or harsh. Highly recommend to anyone with oily, acne-prone skin! 💛✨

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B07C5SS6YD |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #1 in Facial Polishes |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (112,666) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 22016 |
| Manufacturer  | Paula's Choice |
| Product Dimensions  | 2.52 x 0.75 x 0.75 inches; 1.06 ounces |
| UPC  | 655439020169 655439720168 |

## Product Details

- **Active Ingredients:** Salicylic Acid
- **Brand:** Paula's Choice
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Skin Type:** Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Unit Count** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this a cleanser or should I cleanse + exfoliate first and then apply this as a toner? Or before toner?**
A: This is your exfoliator, so no need for an additional scrub or another chemical exfoliator.  If you are new to exfoliating with a BHA this strong, putting on a toner first can help this from penetrating so quickly (which could be a good thing).  You can also put your toner on afterwards if you want the fastest exfoliation.  If you haven't used a chemical exfoliator in a while, I'd start slowly, every other day.  This one is particularly strong. This is NOT a cleanser and should not be washed off.  It is also NOT a scrub; it does not contain any abrasive ingredients like walnuts shells or sugars.  You should 1) cleanse skin 2) toner (optional) 3) this exfoliator 4) moisturizer suitable for your skin type or daytime sunscreen.

**Q: Question: When this product arrived from the seller, did it have a plastic seal or was it wrapped in anything? Mine wasn't, i'm suspicious...**
A: I have been ordering this product for over a year now and mine just arrived yesterday with different packaging, a different cap, and leaked water everywhere after taking off the white lid. It is a completely different consistency than the product usually is, so I'm pretty sure I just paid $30+ for water.

**Q: How long did you use them before noticing a difference in improved skin tone, or diminish closed comedones?**
A: My face has never been this soft! It's only been one application. I got this mainly for even skin tone. I can't wait!  Feels so clean! Recommend for sure!

**Q: Can it be used under makeup ?**
A: Even though it's leave-on, it's still an exfoliator so use it after your cleanser. (If your skin feel greasy after use, you're using to much) Then Moisturizer, after that put your makeup on like normal. Hope that answers your question :)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ zero pores= get this
*by M***R on January 22, 2026*

the best liquid exfoliant. if you want glass skin and zeros pores then get this. i’ve used this for over two years now and my skin is brighter, smoother, and i seriously don’t have pores on my face anymore and i know it’s because of this product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Miracle skin saver
*by V***N on January 20, 2026*

I’ve struggled for YEARS with acne-prone, oily skin, trying product after product with little to no success — until I found this gem! 🌟 From the first few uses, I noticed my skin felt smoother and less congested, and within a couple of weeks, my breakouts were visibly fewer and my pores looked cleaner and smaller. This exfoliant has truly been a miracle for my skin — it unclogs pores, controls oil, and helps keep future acne at bay. My complexion now looks clearer, calmer, and more balanced than it has in such a long time. I also love that it’s lightweight and absorbs beautifully without feeling sticky or harsh. Highly recommend to anyone with oily, acne-prone skin! 💛✨

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you actually understand how to use it, it's amazing.
*by A***. on January 9, 2020*

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.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-05*