Paula’s Choice-Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant-Facial Exfoliant for Blackheads, Enlarged Pores, Wrinkles, Fine Lines

This is my first ever chemical exfoliant. I’ve used a BHA product in the past, but I didn’t find it did anything substantial to my skin and thus, never really thought to go back to it. However, this product came highly recommended and I decided to give it a shot.
Note about my skin: I tend toward dry skin that can be pimple-prone in the chin (and more recently neck!) area. I have enlarged pores on my nose and occasionally on my cheeks. My skin is also uneven and I have brown spots from prior cystic acne. I picked up this product to, thus, help with the occasional pimple, enlarged pores, and unevenness in skin tone. My husband also shares this product with me, though he has oily skin and his problem is enlarged pores around the nose and cheeks with the occasional pimple in these areas.
Because my skin is on the drier side and I use a physical exfoliant around three times a week, I use this product max twice a week on the days I would use a hydrating cleanser. Application is about a nickel-sized amount on my fingers that I then rub in. I’ve used it for about two months at this point.
I will say this product, even with minimal use, helped with my skin texture. Before my skin tended to feel very dull and I’ve noticed a difference. My brown spots have not changed since using, but I also didn’t expect any change since I use the product so infrequently and haven’t used it for long.
Prior to using this BHA formulation, my pimples were frequent – probably having a new one once the last one healed. Initial use didn’t eradicate the pimples, but it sped up the healing process substantially. I don’t think I’ve had a new pimple now for the past month.
My skin is generally fine after using, though it will feel dry if I don’t put on a moisturising cream right away (I tend to wait 30 minutes after application to be sure the BHAs have time to do their thing). However, this isn’t out of the ordinary for me in general even when I gently cleanse.
I can’t say I’ve noticed a difference in pore size, but I’m willing to keep using it given the other pros. I’d also like to see if this will become more noticeable with prolonged use.
As for my husband, who uses it as frequently as I do, it has helped with skin tone as well as keeping pimples at bay. Once again, no big difference in pore size.

Overall, definitely a great BHA product if you’re in the market for one (and have the funds to buy it). If you have the occasional pimple that seems to take forever to heal and your skin feels very dull in general, I’d definitely say try this product out. If you have dry skin, it would be a good idea to build up usage in case it really irritates your skin. If you’re only looking to use it for enlarged pores, I personally have not noticed a difference, but I also only use it once a week and I’ve only used it for two months. Take that as you will.

I’ve tried AHA peels done by a dermetologist. Hesitant to try peels on my own but this is a good alternative. I use it twice a week, leave it overnight. Tightens the skin definitely within 3-4 applications. People noticed! Well worth the price!

Give few months to this product and observe the magic unfolding..will drastically improve your skin.

This is an amazing product to use after useing this it has actually made skin so much as well as it feels fresh.

This product not working my skin… I hate this product…smell is not good ….Your acne problem will not be solved by this product…..it’s very harmful……not for the sensitive as well as normal sin too…my skin is normal…but it gives pimples on my face…Note this point 🥹👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻 “”””I HAVE INFLUENCED BY GOOD REVIEWS “””””””🥹🥹🥹buf it makes my skin worst…my face has become very very dark due to this… After two days of use it cause irritation and results in rashes and itching on my face.. really worst product I have used…not worth it not satisfied…i did not notice any good chance on my face side effects only..all other reviews are paid don’t fall on their trap….not worth ..no use..cause rashes , itches , pimples, darkness …don’t purchase..I stopped using this product .

This product has so many good reviews, I wonder mine would make any difference to it.
However, this has been claimed for helping out in blackheads! But I don’t see any difference in mine after using it for 4 months!
Rather my blackheads have increased after using this product. Although it might have some contribution towards my acne and acne marks, but won’t give the credits to this particularly, because there is involved my whole skincare routine behind my acne journey.
For blackheads, I had only this medium for helping through it and it failed.
There are more products which are even more affordable than this product, so better go for it.

Clear bright skin. Clears keeps away pimples..

But very costly