Clear Extra Strength 2% BHA Exfoliant
Liquid exfoliant quickly penetrates deep inside pores, effectively clearing breakouts.
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Liquid exfoliant quickly penetrates deep inside pores, effectively clearing breakouts.
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Skin Type:
Combination skin,
Oily skin -
Skin Type:
+ Combination skin,
+ Oily skin - Concern: Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Redness
- Ingredients: Green Tea Extract, Methylpropanediol, Salicylic Acid/BHA View all
- Routine: Exfoliate
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How does it work?
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Soft on skin, hard on breakouts
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Fast-absorbing liquid formula
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Fights blackheads
The clear solution to breakouts and blackheads.
Keep stubborn breakouts and blackheads at bay with this 2% salicylic acid (BHA) exfoliant. The leave-on formula penetrates deeper inside pores, clearing breakouts and reducing inflammation without the use of irritating ingredients. Its silky fluid texture leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated.
Find out if this formula works for you.
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What's inside?
Key ingredients
Green Tea Extract
Green Tea Extract
Quickly calms redness & soothes skin barrier.
Methylpropanediol
Methylpropanediol
Can enhance the absorption of ingredients such as salicylic acid. It also has hydrating properties that can leave a smooth, dewy finish on skin.
Salicylic Acid/BHA
Salicylic Acid/BHA
Concentrated BHA penetrates deep into pores to clear congestion.
The full ingredient list:
Ingredients:
Aqua, Methylpropanediol (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Salicylic Acid (exfoliant), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), Tetrasodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
How to use
Step 3 Exfoliants Extra Strength 2% BHA Exfoliant
How to use an exfoliant
When to apply:
Apply to clean skin. At first, use every other day and note skin’s response, then up to twice a day. For daytime, always follow with SPF. For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine.
How to apply:
Gently shake 1-2x onto hands or a cotton pad and apply to face and neck. Do not rinse. If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your doctor before using any products that contain salicylic acid.
Reviews
FAQ
Most askedGood to know before you start using your exfoliant.
It is best to gradually build up use of a BHA product. Start by using your exfoliant once every other day and then increase usage to once or twice daily based on your skin’s response. You need to experiment a bit to see what suits your skin best. During the day, always use a moisturiser with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater. Your skin will in fact be slightly more sensitive to sunlight when using an exfoliant, so the chance of sunburn and sun damage is slightly higher.
Is there another Paula's Choice product which is similar to the Clear Extra Strength Anti-Redness Solution Exfoliating 2% BHA?
Our Clear Extra Strength Anti-Redness Solution Exfoliating 2% BHA has the same formula to our Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant.
What is the difference between the Clear Regular Strength and Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution?
The difference between the Clear Regular Strength and Extra Strength exfoliant is mainly in the texture and the rate of absorption. While both products contain 2% salicylic acid, the Regular Strength has an lighter, water-like formula and is milder with a slightly higher pH than the Extra Strength. The Extra Strength penetrates faster into the pores and has a lower pH which effectively battles stubborn break outs.
Can I recycle this product?
This packaging is made of two components. The tube is made from HDPE plastic and the cap is made from PP plastic. Please check with your local council before recycling this product.
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Research
Journal of European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology, September 2016, issue 9, pages 1480-1490 Archives of Dermatology, August 2000, issue 8, pages 989-94 Journal of Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015, volume 8, pages 455-461 Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, September 2008, issue 3, pages 170-6
