PAULA'SCHOICE BHA+AHA+PHA Exfoliating Treatment Reviews
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17 Reviews
- seaddalaApr 29, 2025 (UTC)Combination Skin
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ConsThe price is a bit high for the amount you get. That's somewhat disappointing.
TipIt works well if you apply the pad to areas with dead skin cells and leave it on for a while.
- 첼이몽Apr 20, 2025 (UTC)수부지Sensitive Skin
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Cons- If you use slightly too much, it can really sting your skin. Plus, maybe due to irritation, more dead skin cells appeared a day or two later. - Make sure to use just the right amount. - If you control the quantity well, it's the ultimate daily exfoliation treatment. - It may cause a tingling sensation.
TipAlways apply toner first, then put this on your face. Never use it on bare skin. Also, avoid using it on days when your skin feels irritated or you have blemishes. Skip using vitamin serums or high-concentration skincare products on exfoliation days. Use this for exfoliation and soothing hydration in the evening, then use retinol or vitamin C in the morning. Most importantly, always remember to apply sunscreen.
- 텍잇Apr 3, 2025 (UTC)Oily SkinAcne Skin
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ConsThe scent is reminiscent of vinegar, which suggests it could be quite irritating to the skin. It also has a slightly slippery texture. Those prone to redness should absolutely avoid using this product.
TipIt's best to use this as an exfoliating toner only occasionally, when you're dealing with a serious build-up of dead skin cells.
- skinnyloveApr 3, 2025 (UTC)Oily SkinAcne Skin
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ConsI'm not quite sure what the right amount to use is. Looking at the small size of the product, it seems like you should only use a little, but when you apply it, it disappears quickly - I can't tell if it's absorbing or evaporating like alcohol. If I just leave it on, it's fine, but if I apply an emulsion right after, there's a slight tingling sensation. However, it doesn't cause any blemishes or redness. I think it's just the nature of the ingredients.
TipThe instructions say to use it 1-2 times a day, but I'm using it once a day, about 3 times a week.
- 가이용Feb 23, 2025 (UTC)Oily SkinAcne Skin
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ConsThere was a slight tingling sensation, so I don't think it should be used too frequently.
- 마이규니Feb 14, 2025 (UTC)Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsAfter using it, my skin does feel quite dry. For the first week of use, it caused a lot of tingling sensation. Now I've gotten used to it, so it doesn't sting anymore. However, you definitely need to pay extra attention to hydration after using this product.
- 소현e._.Dec 29, 2024 (UTC)Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsIt's quite pricey. With so many alternatives available these days, I'm not sure it's worth splurging on this one.
- 끼리코딱지Aug 15, 2024 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsThe smell is too unpleasant. Like apple vinegar...? If my skin gets worse from applying this, it's all my fault. All of it. P.S. As I kept using it, I must have gotten used to it because I don't notice the sour scent anymore!
TipThe next day, apply a mild retinol.
- 꼬오33Mar 20, 2024 (UTC)수부지Sensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsI'm seeing good results, so there's not really anything I'm particularly dissatisfied with.. But if I had to point out one thing, the scent isn't the best~
- 사과즙짱맛Mar 10, 2024 (UTC)Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsI apply it using cotton pads, and it feels quite irritating due to the friction. It's recommended to use it once every two or three days.