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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 1.57 x 1.57 x 5.51 inches; 4 ounces
Item model number : 22010
Manufacturer : Paula’s Choice
ASIN : B00949CTQQ
Country of Origin : USA
Reviewer: Audrey S.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: If you actually understand how to use it, it’s amazing.
Review: 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.
Reviewer: rita bishop
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love this product
Review: I was starting to get alarmed as my pores were becoming more noticeable on my face. I was becoming scared to be honest, so I decided to try this product out. I have to say that my face looks amazing! My pores are less noticeable and I can see it! I wash my face as normal and the. Use this after, I absolutely will be adding this to my skin care routine ð¯ I wish I took a before pic, but sadly I didn’t, however I have to say it absolutely works. Follow up with lotion, after as it says on the back of the bottle.
Reviewer: Bella
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love this stuff
Review: I have normal to dry skin. I decided to try this because I started to get enlarged paws now that Iâm in my mid-40s. The first few times I used it I only applied it once a week as it would dry out my skin really bad even with a thick moisturizing cream. I decided to retry this product because I didnât want to waste the bottle and now I let it dry and then I apply a nice layer of Vaseline on my face. This method for me has given me the best glowing skin ever. No more dry irritated skin. Iâm able to use this product every night.. Vaseline gives my skin the perfect hydration, therefore, helping with my youthful appearance. I get complicated that I look like Iâm 32. This product really does work. Itâs just finding the right method on how to use it for your skin type.
Reviewer: Andrea
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I like it but donât love it
Review: I thought this worked well, but definitely not quite worth the price. It did the job, but I feel as though a cheaper option would do the same
Reviewer: lila
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Yes
Review: Yes, this product is giving me results! I use it every other day at night to prevent over-drying or irritation. I do give it a good shake before applying and it has a slick feel to it. I wait a few minutes before applying anything else. My pores are finally clear and i barely break out any more. Any breakouts i do get clear up quickly. I am also using a fermented toner and snail mucin daily. Not sure if its just this product or the combo, but Iâm having the best skin Iâve had in a looooooong time. Donât forget sunscreen!!!
Reviewer: KP
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Slow results, but it seems to be working
Review: Bought this for me & my son.I’ve been using faithfully & am starting to see results. I don’t have super large pores, just clogged ones. haven’t seen anything drastic, but am noticing difference after about a month.My son still hasn’t started using it &he was the one asking for it!
Reviewer: Amore
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not My Favorite from the Paula’s Choice Lineup
Review: Since menopause, although my skin is still oily in areas and I seem to retain a build-up of dead, dull skin, especially in those oily zones. I have to admit, I was using a facial cleanser from a pricey cosmetic site that was great because you would gently exfoliate your skin, leave it on for a short time, then rinse it off. However, that product was expensive, and inconvenient because I had to pay for shipping, unless I spent a bit more. So, I was looking for a replacement. I chose Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting Exfoliant because I love other products from the company. It has Salicylic Acid, which is good for the skin and, according to other reviews, exfoliates well. The problem is that you wash your face, then apply this product and leave it on. Unfortunately, I find it somewhat oily and can feel it on my skin, which is uncomfortable. Because of that, I use it only at bedtime. So far, it hasnât worked as well as the previous product. Iâm uncertain if this is because it isnât as effective, or because I donât use it as much as I should since I donât like the way it feels. So, for me, it isnât the right product to fit my needs.
Reviewer: Lauren
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: New favorite skincare product
Review: I bought just a super small trial size of this to try out. Not only do I see a major difference in my skin even just overnight with breakouts/pore size and uneven tonesâmy teen son borrowed it and it really cleared his face up! Iâll be buying a bigger bottle.
Reviewer: Ivan Cota
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: No creà que fuera a tener tanta diferencia pero veo mi piel con un mucho menos textura por parte de mis poros, particularmente alrededor de mi nariz y cerca de la boca.ImportantÃsimo, y es algo que no sabia. Déjala actuar, después de aplicar sobre un rostro limpio, durante un mÃnimo de 30 minutos.Si buscas el porque, te lo podrá explicar mejor que yo, pero mire resultados mucho mas rápido después de hacer eso.La recomiendan muchÃsimo y ya veo por que.La botella grande fácil te dura mas del año; lo que para mi, justifica el precio.Yo me pongo unas gotas en la palma de la mano y la aplico con un dedo sobre mi rostro. Puedes usar un algodón pero se me hace un desperdicio y consumes mas producto.
Reviewer: L. brunelle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This leaves my skin feeling very clean & soft without drying it out.
Reviewer: Juan Mendoza
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Muy bueno he notado cambios en piel, incluso han disminuido los puntos negros en mi nariz.
Reviewer: Janaina
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: Alex
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: 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.
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