Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, Salicylic Acid Exfoliant-Facial Exfoliator for Enlarged Pores, Wrinkles & Fine Lines, Suitable for Blackhead-Prone Skin, Fragrance-Free

I've tried dozens of exfoliants over the years, but Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid has delivered the most noticeable improvement in my skin within the shortest time. I have combination skin with enlarged pores, occasional breakouts, and rough texture around the cheeks and nose. After using this product once daily at night for 10 days, my skin looks smoother, more refined, and noticeably clearer.Key observations:Pore visibility reduced significantly around my nose and forehead by Day 5.Texture improved — small bumps and rough patches were gone within a week.Blackheads and whiteheads decreased, especially around the T-zone.No irritation — no redness or peeling despite my sensitive skin.The formula has a lightweight, watery consistency that absorbs quickly and leaves no greasy residue. It layers well under moisturizer and doesn’t interfere with my other skincare products. I followed it with a hydrating serum and cream at night.Pro tip: If you're new to BHA or chemical exfoliants, start every other day and work up to daily use. And always wear sunscreen during the day — this product makes your skin more sun-sensitive.It’s rare for me to see such a visible difference from a single product, but this one earned a permanent spot in my skincare routine. If you're dealing with clogged pores, uneven skin texture, or dullness, I highly recommend giving this a try.

This is one of those products I bought without expecting too much, but I ended up actually looking forward to using it every time. My skin isn’t overly dry or oily — just… needy. A little dull if I skip hydration, a little uneven in tone, and I’ve started seeing some fine lines around my eyes and mouth that weren’t there before. I’m not new to skincare, but I’m also not someone who throws 8 steps at my face daily either — I just want products that work and don’t cause more problems.The first thing I noticed is how balanced this formula feels. It doesn’t leave that stripped feeling some exfoliants do, but it also doesn’t feel greasy or filmy either. There’s no “tingle” — which I honestly appreciate, because I don’t want to feel like I’m burning off my skin barrier just to get results.I’ve been using it at night about 3x a week. After cleansing, I apply it directly to dry skin, no cotton pad — just clean hands. I wait a few minutes, then I follow up with a light niacinamide serum and a ceramide-rich cream. I haven’t had any irritation, peeling, or redness. No breakouts either, which was my fear because some products that are meant to exfoliate end up clogging me even more (weird, I know).The biggest difference I’ve seen is in texture. I had this slightly bumpy area between my brows and along my jawline that always looked rough under makeup. Within 5–6 days of using this, those areas felt smoother, and my skin just looked more even in general — less patchy, less tired.Also worth noting: it plays well under makeup. Some treatments make foundation pill or slide off, but this just kind of disappears into the skin once it dries down. There’s no sticky layer left behind. I use it at night mostly, but I tried it in the morning once before sunscreen and it still behaved.I don’t use a lot — maybe a dime-sized amount for my whole face. It doesn’t smell like much (no added fragrance, which is good for me). I always wait at least 10 minutes before layering anything on top, which seems to help it absorb fully. If your skin is sensitive or dry, I’d go slow at first — maybe 1–2x a week and work your way up. And yes, wear sunscreen every day — that’s just basic skincare at this point, but especially important with exfoliants.I’ll update after a month or two if anything changes, but so far, this has been a solid addition to my routine. If you’re dealing with early signs of aging or just want to smooth out some roughness without nuking your skin, this is worth a shot. It’s one of those rare products that feels gentle but still does something.

This product is hyped up quite a bit online/social media and I can see why. It's formulated well and is super effective (at least for me) for giving me firmer, clearer skin and smaller pores. This product is a little pricier for a girl looking for budget skincare products. There are effective dupes for much cheaper but regardless, this is a quality product and the pricing is not completely unreasonable. I would definitely buy this again. I have noticed a visible difference in my skin from using this product.

Appearance of my pores instantly reduce and it seems to help with blackheads ,white hands and Appearance of hair follicles which is exactly what I want but to note that it Works when you use it so in other words if you don't use it those results won't be there so to me it's a temporary fix . ITS VERY STRONG I have sensitive dehydrated oily skin , so I think it's best to use this product once a week if you have skin like mine; you may think you can handle more but don't do it . What I was disappointed about this product is that it leave back oily residue like seriously which makes me not want to repurchase be that's a big deal for me but it's a amazing treatment so it a product to consider to be apart of your skin care routine especially for emergency.