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Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner for Clear Skin
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About the Product
Item 2767663
What it is: A bestselling exfoliating toner with two percent salicylic acid and green tea that's clinically shown to unclog pores and control oil for clearer skin in one week.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid): Penetrates pores to clear blemish-causing buildup and shed dead skin.
- Green Tea Extract: A potent antioxidant quickly calms redness and soothes skin barrier.
- Methylpropanediol: Hydrates and prevents water loss while visibly improving skin’s glow.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This gentle exfoliating toner works within the pore lining to target congestion and blemishes. 2% BHA is clinically shown to visibly reduce pores, absorb oil, and support skin’s barrier. Exfoliation helps the rest of your routine absorb better and work harder for a glowing, makeup-ready complexion.
Clinical Results: Based on an independent clinical study with 32 subjects after 4 weeks:
-Clinically proven to visibly reduce pores and control oil
Based on an independent clinical study with 33 subjects after 1 week:
-Clinically proven to visibly reduce blackheads and whiteheads
Based on an independent clinical study of 29 subjects:
-Clinically proven to improve skin barrier
-Salicylic Acid (BHA) 2%: Penetrates pores to clear blemish-causing buildup and shed dead skin.
-Green Tea: A potent antioxidant that soothes irritated skin while improving visible signs of aging.
-Methylpropanediol: Hydrates while visibly enhancing the skin’s glow and the formula’s penetration.
Water (Aqua), Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA.
Suggested Usage:
-Apply once or twice daily after cleansing.
-Gently shake one to two times onto hands or a cotton pad.
-Apply to face and neck (avoid contact with your lash line and eyelids).
-Do not rinse.
-Follow with serum and/or moisturizer.
-For daytime wear, always finish with SPF 30+.
-Start slowly: Apply every other day and note skin's response. Then use up to twice daily. For daytime, always finish with SPF 30+. For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine. If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before using any products that contain salicylic acid.
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Paula’s Choice makes skin care that works—no gimmicks, no fluff. Our state-of-the-art products are non-irritating, fragrance-free, never tested on animals, and work exactly as claimed. For over 25 years, we’ve broken down the nitty-gritty science behind ingredients, busted common skin care myths, and published robust articles detailing the information you need to know to take the best care of your skin. Our commitment to truth and transparency means you will always get the best results, because beauty begins with truth.