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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US

When (and how) to use Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant by Paula's Choice

Last updated on December 05, 2023.

Overview

Welcome to our guide on when (and how) to use Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US.

When to use

We recommend using this product in the morning or evening.

How often

62% of routines use this product every day, and 10% use it 3_days.

In your routine

This product is most commonly used as step 2 in a routine. Use our Routine Creator to see where you should use this product in your routine.

Fun Fact

5380 routines created by our community use this product.

Apply once or twice daily after cleansing and/or toning. Lightly soak a cotton pad and apply over the entire face, including the eye area (avoid lash line and eyelids). Do not rinse. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.

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Pair it with

Here are some of the products that our community often uses together with Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant.

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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Used together in 16% routines
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Used together in 14% routines
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser US & Canada
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Used together in 8% routines
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Routine inspiration

Here are some routines that have been shared by our community that use Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant.

used in the morning
Carmex Daily Care Lip Balm Stick CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser US & Canada Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum 2% Hydroquinone CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser US Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.1% Burt's Bees Sensitive Solutions Calming Night Cream
Daily Routine
By maggiecburns
Oily Skin
Acne
Rosacea
Dark Spots
Oiliness
used in the evening
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Berry Murad Clarifying Cleanser Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Daily
By LeoYou_584
Combination Skin
Acne
Dark Spots
Texture
used in the morning & evening
Vaseline Lip Therapy Original The Body Shop Hemp Overnight Nourishing Rescue Mask Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème US CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser The Body Shop Chamomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
Daily Routine
By CiaraDavies_54
Dry Skin
Eczema
Dryness
Dullness
used in the evening
The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum EU The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil Weleda Aknedoron Purifying Lotion
My Routine
By KardelenDutkun
Combination Skin
Fine Lines
Dryness
Pores
Acne
used in the evening
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Paula's Choice Defense Antioxidant Pore Purifier Paula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ChapStick Classic Lip Balm Cherry Paula's Choice Clear Purifying Clay Mask DHC Deep Cleansing Oil Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser US
My Routine
By EdisonTheMedicine
Combination Skin
Acne
Sensitivity
Dryness
Oiliness
used in the evening
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Sweet Chef Turmeric + Vitamin C Booster Eye Cream Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Berry Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US Yes To Watermelon Super Fresh Gel Moisturizer The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum
Acne skin routine
By MariaFelix1999
Combination Skin
Acne
Texture
Dark Spots
Sensitivity

Learn more

Check out our complete guide to the ingredients in Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US.

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