Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01%
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01% Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

This pore-care exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Phytosphingosine to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture.

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Exfoliator
4.00 · 1 review
4.00 · 4 reviews
South African South Africa
American United States

What's inside

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Tretinoin 0.01%

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Hydroxypropylcellulose

Emulsifying
1 / 0

Alcohol

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Keratosis Pilaris IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

T-Butyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconSynthetic Fragrance IconFragrance IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Keratosis Pilaris Icon

Brucine Sulfate 90%

Tretinoin 0.01%, BHT, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Alcohol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Brucine Sulfate 90%

Water

Skin Conditioning

Methylpropanediol

Solvent

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 May worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Skin Texture IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness Icon

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Astringent

Epilobium Angustifolium Extract

Skin Conditioning

Bisabolol

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Tetrasodium EDTA

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Bisabolol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide

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