Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is a cult-favorite daily exfoliant designed to deeply cleanse pores, reduce excess oil, and improve overall skin clarity. Powered by 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA), this lightweight liquid works beneath the skin’s surface to dissolve congestion, making it highly effective for blackheads, whiteheads, enlarged pores, and acne-prone skin. Unlike harsh physical scrubs, it gently exfoliates dead skin cells while maintaining the skin’s natural balance, leaving your complexion smoother, clearer, and visibly brighter.

With consistent use, this leave-on exfoliant helps refine uneven texture, control shine, and support a healthier skin barrier. The fast-absorbing, water-light formula layers effortlessly into any skincare routine and enhances the absorption of serums and moisturizers applied afterward. Enriched with soothing Green Tea extract, it calms redness and protects against environmental stressors, making it suitable for normal, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin types. The result is a fresh, makeup-ready glow without irritation.

Key Benefits

• Deeply unclogs pores and prevents blackheads
• Controls excess oil and reduces shine
• Smooths rough texture and improves skin clarity
• Visibly minimizes the appearance of pores
• Supports a healthy skin barrier with soothing antioxidants
• Lightweight, fast-absorbing, leave-on formula

Key Ingredients

• 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA): Penetrates pores to clear congestion and exfoliate from within
• Green Tea Extract: Calms irritation and provides antioxidant protection
• Methylpropanediol: Enhances ingredient absorption and hydration

How to Use

• Apply to clean, dry skin
• Dispense a few drops onto hands or a cotton pad
• Gently sweep over face and neck (do not rinse)
• Start every other day, then increase to daily if tolerated
• Use sunscreen during daytime use