What it is: A potent leave-on exfoliating duo that gently works to visibly resurface and unclog pores to reveal smoother-, brighter-, and clearer-looking skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA): Gently dissolves breakout-causing buildup deep within pores.
- Mandelic Acid (AHA): Visibly resurfaces texture and disrupts the appearance of discoloration.
- Green Tea: Quickly calms redness and soothes the skin barrier.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This gentle exfoliating set reveals visibly bright, evenly toned skin. Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant visibly resurfaces texture while bestselling 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant targets dulling buildup and pore-clogging debris. You’ll notice a healthier barrier that absorbs skincare better and allows for flawless makeup application.
This Set Contains:
- 3 oz/ 88 mL Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant
- 4 oz/ 118 mL Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Clinical Results:
2% BHA & 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant
-91% agree it's an effective-yet-gentle combination
Based on a consumer study with 32 people after 7 days
2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
-Clinically proven to visibly reduce pores & control oil
Based on an independent clinical study with 32 subjects after 4 weeks
-Clinically proven to improve skin barrier
Based on an independent clinical study of 29 subjects
6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant
-100% had brighter, smoother, softer skin
Based on self-assessment from an independent clinical trial with 30 subjects after 4 weeks
Ingredients
-Mandelic Acid (AHA): Visibly resurfaces texture and disrupts the appearance of discoloration.
-Green Tea: Quickly calms redness and soothes the skin barrier.
Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant:
Water, 2,3-Butanediol, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Extract , Akebia Quinata (Chocolate Vine) Stem Extract, Prunus Lannesiana (Cherry Blossom) Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Lysate, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate.
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant:
Water (Aqua), Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA.
How to Use
To use separately:
-After cleansing and toning, gently apply either the BHA or AHA using your fingers or a cotton pad over entire face and neck.
-Avoid direct contact with eyes and lips.
-Do not rinse.
-For daytime, always finish with sunscreen.
-For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine.
-Start slowly: Apply every other day and note skin's response.
-Then use up to twice daily.
-If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before using any products that contain salicylic acid.
To use together:
-Beginner: Start with AHA every two to three days and BHA every two to three days.
-Moderate: Alternate AHA and BHA every other day.
-Advanced: Use AHA and BHA daily—one in the morning and the other in the evening.
-For best results, Paula’s Choice recommends experimenting with integrating both into your routine.
Recycling Instructions:
-Recycle Paula's Choice products through Teracycle.
