Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant What You Can and Cannot Use
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video, I will go over a few examples and show you what you should not use when using Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. You will also see what combinations work great and which one you should avoid to get the most out of your products and reduce skin irritation.
What Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is and what it does
The Order of Application: 0:46
Do Not Use Paula's Choice 2% BHA with other Exfoliating Acid Cleansers: 2:13
Use Paula's Choice 2% BHA with Gentle Cleansers: 2:52
Do Not Use Paula's Choice 2% BHA with other Leave-on Exfoliating Acids: 3:37
Do Not Use Paula's Choice 2% BHA with other Exfoliating Acids Masks: 4:38
You can use Paula's Choice 2% BHA with Niacinamide: 5:38
You can use Paula's Choice 2% BHA with Azelaic Acid: 7:43
Avoid using Paula's Choice 2% BHA with Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): 8:39
Avoid using Paula's Choice 2% BHA with Retinoid/Retinol: 9:36
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For my dry skin nighttime routine, I use a creamy cleanser, the BHA 2%, then Retin-a, and a thick petroleum cream on top to seal it all in, like Cerave healing ointment. My skin has never looked better! For those who think their skin can handle this routine, I really recommend it! 🤗
Me too
Love how you explained the different combos and how you put different options for AM and PM to still get the best of both active products!
Glad you enjoyed!🥰
Hi Melissa, just wanted to thank you for all the visual diagrams. It makes it so much simpler to follow. Love it!
😀 Thank you, I have a few more before I move back to the application. 😉
You’re an angel. That’s all I wanted to say :)
❤️ 🙂
Really
just wanna say thank you so much for all your videos! they're sososos helpful and relaxing, the effort and time you put into making them is not lost on us!
And I want to say thank you very much for the lovely feedback, you are welcome, and I am happy to help 🥰
thank you so much for making example routines!! it’s so helpful!! 😊
You're welcome!
Hello Melissa , loving this glow on u 😻 ... Another useful video, u don't know how helpful ur vidoes are , I just watch ur video about a product and then buy it 😀 hope u are doing well and staying safe 💖
Hey :)
Thank you so much!!
I'm doing good! Hope you're well too!🥰
It’s a leave on product right before hitting the bed. I apply this all over my face and sleep.
And I wash it off in the morning
I have learned so much from your videos!!! I am constantly coming back to learn more and buy your recommendations to complete my skincare routine. Thank you!!!! I love your stuff!!! Keep doing you boo!!!!!😍🤗💕
Awesome! Thank you! 🙂 Please just buy the products you really need 😉
Wow I missed seeing this video, oops. Thanks so much for explaining about the flushing. 🙌
Also I really love your hair! It really suits you and its making me want to have short hair again. 💖
Hello again! :)
Thank you!😊 I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the video!🥰
Back to this and perfect thank you thank you 💛 I screenshot the routine AM PM you create because it's so clean and easy to look at for the routine, you're wonderful
Happy to help! However, please take a look at my newer routines. I have improved the powerpoints by adding much more detail. :)
This was so helpful. Thank you I have been looking for something like this for weeks
You're so welcome!
I love your videos! I have saved some of your videos to come back to for reference. :-)
Thank you🥰
So helpful, thank you!!!! I just purchased Paula's Choice BHA liquid exfoliator and was at a loss as to put on anything after it or not.
🙂 Be careful it is pretty intense, and it is likely to cause purging. So don't worry, it will get better over time. If not, you can use it as a mask, and rinse it off after 5-15min. This works very well for my husband and me.
Good thing I watched this because I got the inkey list salicylic acid clenser and the paulas choice and used them both today 😬
Not trying to argue but when the aha/bha is in your cleanser it doesnt really matter because you only leave it on for about a min and wash it off if you dont notice excess dryness its no problem at all! 💋. For the leave on treatments its a for sure a big no go!
@@magalivanderveken2587 I agree I didn’t want to buy a new cleanser but since I’m only using the paulas choice once a week I think my skin is good !! Thank you
U r giving very useful information thank you ☺️
My pleasure 😊 🙂
Thank you for existing 🥰 always on point 👌
Thank you!🥰
I like this format. It's very helpful.
I'm glad that I subscribed to your channel. I hope that you have a wonderful and safe New Year's and 2021!🎉🥂
Thank you! For you too!🥰
Is it possible to use the following products together:
1. ultra facial cleanser Kiehls
2. paulas choice 2% bha liquid exfoliant
3. ultra facial cream kiehls
4. any sunscreen for your face e.g. aqua sun spf50 from missha
And how long should I wait before applying the moisturizer?
Yes, that's fine. Wait for about 2 minutes.
Hi Melissa! I love your videos, they are extremely helpful and have helped me a lot! I had a quick question, If I am using the ordinary; Niacinamide, Coffee solution, and lactic acid, what order should I use these in?
Hey 🙂
I have a guide for this, but with the caffeine solution it may be a bit confusing.
Lactic Acid = Exfoliant, Water Based Serum
Niacinamide = Water-Based Serum
Caffeine Solution = Water Based serum.
The general rule of thumb for order of application is:
1. Water-based serums
2. Anhydrous Solutions and Oil Formulations
3. Lotions & Creams & suspensions
Important:
If you have more than one water-based serum, you can apply based on the priority of your concern (the product that targets the most important concern should go first). And it’s recommended applying eye-serums (such as Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG) first after cleansing.
It’s recommended using no more than 3 serum formulations in a single routine for optimal skin penetration.
About 2-3 drops of each serum and 1 pea-sized amount of creams should be enough for the full face and neck.
Use a "patting" application method, as opposed to "rubbing."
Always apply sunscreen when you are exposed to the sun!!
So basically
Caffeine Solution
Lactic Acid
Niacinamide
But you have to test it and see what works best for you.
Also I recommend the following videos for you:
The Ordinary For Beginners:
th-cam.com/video/diaLVk_EsI4/w-d-xo.html
Can I use The Ordinary Lactic Acid Everyday and Do I need to Wash it Off -With Example Routine:
th-cam.com/video/C1Eb1tGjDtU/w-d-xo.html
Hi hi how are you watched the video and love how you explained everything there is one thing I’m confused with let’s say I wanna use Paula’s choice exfoliant along with watermelon Glow PHA + BHA pore tight toner? Am I allowed to do this or no?
Use one it the AM and the other one in the PM or use both in the PM but alternate between them.
See here to get an idea of a guide:
How to use Paula’s Choice 2% BHA (Salicylic Acid) Liquid Exfoliant: th-cam.com/video/leaORDqh75A/w-d-xo.html
I love your videos!! They're so informative and have really helped me understand how to use my products. My skincare routine now consists of just TO but i want to include paula's choice 2% bha exfoliant. i dont use a toner after cleansing ill use the marine hylauronics from TO instead so in this case after applying the exfoliant would i just go straight to a moisturizer?
Hey :)
Thank you!❤️
Have a look at the video below which can help you to figure out how you can use it :)
How To Use Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant: th-cam.com/video/WP6bZ1p2Dks/w-d-xo.html
Steps in a routine:
- Cleanse
- Toner
- Exfoliant
- Serum
- Oil
- Moisturiser
- SPF
Hope this helps :)
Your videos are so helpful and so in detail. Thank you so much!
I have doubt, can you use ordinary Alpha arbutin after Paula choice 2% BHA?
Yes, that is okay. They do not conflict.
thank you soo much 🙏🏼
do you think is this a good routine for oily+acne prone skin
3 days a week:
AM:
ordinary niacinamide
ordinary alpha arbutin
sunscreen
PM
paula’s choice bha %2 liquid exfoliant
ordinary niacinamide
3 Days a week:
AM:
Panoxyl Benzoyl Peroxide %4
ordinary Niacinamide
Sunscreen
PM:
ordinary Niacinamide
Acne Treatment Differin Gel (for retinol)
1 Day:
a bit rest for my skin, just sunscreen and niacinamide
Yes, if the sunscreen is suitable for your skin, then the rest of the routine looks good. However, if you are new to Differin Gel, my advice would be not to use exfoliating acids during the first few weeks and give your skin time to adjust to it to avoid unnecessary skin irritation.
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you so much! okay, i will start with low intensity :) do you have any suggestions for the sunscreen?
i was thinking of one with wrinkle-defense feature. maybe with azelaic acid?
@@seydaguzelhan7351 Maybe just use a very light fluid such as Youth Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid with SPF 50
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you so much! you've helped me a lot 🥰🌺
Hey Melissa This is my scin care routine
1.hyrdating cleanser (cerave)
2. The ordinary nicamide 10%
3. Moisturising Cream ( cerave)
Is this a good routine?
Hey :)
Yeah the routine looks great! :)
I use
Sebium mousssant cleanser
Niacinamide toner
Minimalist 10% Niacinamide serum
Paula’s exfoliant
Cosryx snail Mucin
Sebium global intense purifying care
Sebium hydra
Is it fine. I have a doubt if I can combine Sebium global intense purifying care and Paula’s exfoliant ?
Well, yes, it's probably best to use Paula's Choice exfoliant or Sebium Global Intense Purifying Care.
Here's my suggested routine:
Option 1:
Sebium Moussant cleanser
Paula's Choice exfoliant or Niacinamide toner (using both may be too much)
Cosrx Snail Mucin or Sebium Hydra
Option 2:
Sebium Moussant cleanser
Niacinamide toner or Cosrx Snail Mucin
Sebium Global Intense Purifying Care
This was very informative, thanks!!
You are welcome!
@Melissa Van Dijk Great video, Melissa. Your videos are great and detailed, very helpful for aiding me in building my ultimate routine!
You're very welcome! 🥰
I've always had kinda clear skin and my skincare routine was basically just washing my face using handsoap so i'm a skincare newbie here. I have dry/balanced skin, slight hyperpigmentation around my mouth area (kinda common with poc, i'm black) and those small little bumps which i later came to find out were comedones but they weren't too much they were skin coloured and hardly noticeable. So to fix those issues i finally started a proper skincare routine which consisted of:
- cerave hydrating cleanser
- ordinary lactic acid 10%
- ordinary alpha arbutin 2%
- cerave moisturizing cream
I've been doing this at night-time for around a month now and although my hyperpigmentation got way better, the few comedones that i had increased alot and became more noticeable.
Wanted your opinion on what could have caused this, how can i solve it and finally would paula's choice exfoliate be of any help. Plus if i was to get it how could i include it in my current routine and would i need to remove lactic acid from my routine to use it, would it be a better option for me than lactic acid?
Sorry for the long comment and also wanted to let you know that i love your channel it's very helpful
Hey! :)
If you squeeze those bumps, does anything come out? Are they painful?
You could try PC BHA Gel or Lotion instead because you have a drier skin type, or look into a Retinol like PC 0,3% Retinol Treatment.
And yes, you would replace it with Lactic Acid.
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you so much for replying and no nothing comes out of them and they're not painful at all. Also do i have to completely remove lactic acid from my routine to use the PC BHA gel/lotion or could i maybe use them in like turns or something? because i'm not sure if it was the lactic acid or the alpha arbutin but my hyperpigmentation did get alot better and i'm afraid removing the lactic acid will also stop the improvements with the hyperpigmentation.
@@anon88 I recommend to stop using it in the beginning since you are adding BHA to your routine. If everything goes well, you can alternate between BHA and Lactic Acid (if you still need it).
Cerave moisturizers have been known to cause acne and cysts. That could be a culprit.
Hello Melissa! I really loved your videos. They are so productive and informative.
I have combination skin and I found that recently I am facing wide pores with blackheads in my nose. I have just started using Paula's Choice 2% BHA Exfoliant for this. Now which toner would be good for me? Also can I use Ordinary Niacinamide 10% as my daily serum? Please let me know love.
Hey! :)
Do you feel the need to use a toner?
Paula's Choice has great toners or I'm From Rice is also a great one! :)
Yes, you can use that one daily :)
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial yeah I think I need one constant skin care routine with good cleanser, exfoliant, serum and moisturizer. Thankyou so much for you reply. Take care Melissa. We love you
Is it okay to use cerave foaming cleanser -> Paula’s choice exfoliant -> cerave hydrating serum -> ordinary ninacimide and zinc serum -> cerave eye cream and finished by cerave moisturisers with spf in the morning and then cerave foaming cleanser -> ordinary glycolic toner -> cerave hydrating serum -> ordinary absorbing acid and alpha abruptin -> cerave eye cream and finished with cerave night moisturiser in the Evening
I recommend doing it like this:
AM:
- Cleanser
- PC BHA
- TO Niacinamide
- CeraVe Hydrating Serum
- CeraVe Eye Cream
- CeraVe AM Moisturizing with SPF
PM:
- Cleanser
- TO Glycolic Acid
- TO Ascorbic Acid + Alpha Arbutin
- CeraVe Hydrating Serum
- CeraVe Eye Cream
- CeraVe Moisturizer
How often you can exfoliate your skin per day/per week depends on your skin tolerance. Start with once per day 2-3 times per week and increase the frequency if tolerated.
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Thank you so much
This was super helpful 😊 what are your thoughts on using the Paula's choice 25% AHA/2% BHA rinse off peel once weekly (Sunday AM) and using the 2% BHA leave on 5x a week? So on Sunday & Monday I only moisturize.
Generally, using BHA daily is for most people not an issue. But that's very individual; it depends on many factors such as your skin concerns, skin type, what else you are using, your age etc.
I, for example, can use the BHA cleanser 2% daily. Sometimes, it gets too much, and I reduce the frequency of it, so I take a break for a few days and start again. I mainly target pimples, so it also depends on what you want to target. You need to adjust it, but it can work, yes.
😁👍🏼 thanks for the reply!
That means you're literally exfpliating daily... it takes around 28 days for your skin to turn over.
This video answered so many questions I had! I can rest easy now lol
Glad it was helpful! :)
Would the cera ve foaming cleanser for oily skin be considered a gentle cleanser if I was using it with Paula’s choice exfoliating acid
Yes, as it's a non-exfoliating acid cleanser :)
Hi! I absolutely love your videos they have helped me so much!! Just wanted to know what toner you recommend to use with the Paula’s Choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliant? I have combination skin. I was using the Mario badescu glycolic acid but adding this 2% BHA product I might stop? Not sure. I also want to start using a serum? What do you recommend? I see u say not to use vitamin C. What about vitamin E? Thank you!!
Hey :)
I recommend looking for a hydrating and soothing toner without additional exfoliating acids in it. So far, I have mainly used Paula's Choice toners which I like a lot! I like her Enriched Calming Toner and Purely Natural Refreshing Toner. Those two feel great on my skin! :)
Since it does not mention a % of your Mario Badescu Glycolic Acid Toner, it is difficult to say how strong it is, but if you like to keep on using it, use it when not using your BHA, which could also be in the AM if that's fine for your skin! :) Don't forget your SPF when being exposed to the sun :)
Well, you can use it with Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) if your skin can tolerate it. However, if you are new to it, I recommend not using them together since it may lead to stinging.
You are fine to use your 2% BHA with other Vitamin C products that contain derivatives that aren't as 'harsh' on the skin as Ascorbic Acid :)
You are fine to use it with a Vitamin E product.
Hi Melissa, love this video! Can I ask if after washing your face can use Paula’s choice BHA liquid exfoliant followed by Paula’s choice Radiance Renewal Mask at night. Thanks
Yes you can!
I love your video so much! Is it okay if i use on one day adapalen and on the following day bha and on the next day again adapalen and over again? Thank you so much!
It depends on how well you tolerate it. But generally, it should not be an issue! If it becomes too much (dryness, redness, etc.), skip 1 or 2 days; that will solve the problem.
hi melissa! i love how you explain a products, so detail. i want to ask, what your best pick glycolic from ordinary or paula 2% bha? i’m looking for an exfoliator for my oily skin also my skin is textured, have blackhead and dark spot, need your recommendation..
Hey! :)
Since you have oily skin, I recommend using The Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid Solution (the normal water-based one) or a Salicylic Acid Cleanser (like The Inkey List one). Or you could mix TO Lactic Acid (AHA - for dark spots) with TO Salicylic Acid (oily skin). I recommend Lactic Acid for the mixture because Glycolic Acid can be quite potent.
I'll do a video about this mixture soon! :)
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial okay i will check them out. thanks for your suggestion and your kindness🫶🏼
Hi Melissa as always we thank you for these detailed videos. I need guidance please. I finished my Niacinamide from the ordinary brand and I am a fan of Paula as well . Need to know which one is better and including the Azelaic Acid as well.
Based on how the products feel on the skin. Go with Paula's Choice! But I don't think that Paula's Choice is better than the Ordinary, but if you want a bit more of a luxurious feeling, Paula's Choice is great! :)
Thanks Melissa will continue with the Ordinary appreciate your guidance 🙏 much love
Thanks you for making this video it helped a lot
Glad it helped :)
Awesome video!
Help! My face is very oily and I get blackheads pretty badly especially on my nose. I have adepaline (retinoid) that I just started using this week and my fiancé bought me Paula’s choice BHA. How can I use this in combination or should I avoid using both? Any other advice?
Hello Tyler,
I have a guide and you can find it here: th-cam.com/video/j85Xnj3lCtI/w-d-xo.html
It is with retinol, but it would be the same as your retinoid, and you can go with the 0,2% or 0,5%.
And yes, avoid using them in combination.
Hey Melissa , this is my routine:
1.Hydrating cleanser cerave
2.Paula choice exfoliate (for 15 minutes)
3. Tea tree toner body shop
4.ordinary serum hyaluronic acid
5. Cerave moisturizer
And I got pimples on my cheeks, what should I do ? 😭😭😭😭
Hey!
Since when are you using this routine? Are those all new products or just some of them? How often do you use PC 2% BHA during the day/week?
Also, do you usually get pimples before using those products? What are your skin concerns, and what is your skin type?
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thanks for your response.Actually I have been Using all of them for more than two months. I started using PC 2% twice a week then every night and after a while I increased it to twice a day. My skin type is combination one , and I have under skin pimples and large pores as well as blackheads
@@golnoush7245 Well, there isn't a cure for acne; Salicylic Acid and Tea Tree can reduce acne and keep it a bit more under control, but this does not mean that your acne will never come back again. Unless you know what's causing your acne, then you can work on it differently.
So, you haven't had acne since using this routine, and your acne came now back?
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial exactly, I didn’t have the acne so much, but since I have been using this , they increased dramatically, I don’t know why ? I saw your recommendation that use it as a mask , but I don’t know if it will work for me or not.
It was strange for me that it didn’t work on my skin because my skin doesn’t considered as a sensitive one.I was thinking maybe I don’t use it properly
I always use paulas choice bha and my trentinoin like 3 nights a week
Do you use them together or alternate nights?
For how long have you been doing this?
Together 3 times a week..
Bout 8 months..but using trentinoin for 10 years...
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial But I wait 20 minutes after bha to put PEA size amount of trentinoin then 20 minutes later I slather with moisturizer.
Hello, your videos have helped me big time.i would like to know if I can use cereva foaming cleanser with BHA 2% exfoliant.thanks in advance
Yes, you can! CeraVe Foaming cleanser is NOT an exfoliating acid cleanser.
Hi! I found your channel recently after I started considering trying out the Paula's Choice 2% BHA exfoliant but wanted to do more research. It would be my first time trying this product out or any kind of BHA. I do have a question tho, currently I use a toner and serum that's got propolis in it (I use the COSRX propolis line) is that safe to use alongside this BHA exfoliant? -- btw love your videos so much they're so informative and nicely explained ❤
Hey! 😊
Yes, that's fine.
However, since you're new to a salicylic acid (BHA) product, you may want to try something gentler because PC BHA is potent. Either a salicylic acid cleanser or Paula's Choice offers a gentler formulation from their Clear Line (Regular Strength).
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Oh okay! I had no idea they had a gentler version. I am still quite new to Paula's Choice's products and skincare line, I haven't tried them before but heard great things. I do struggle with acne prone skin and alot of people recommended me the BHA from PC, but it might be a better idea to try the more gentler version first like you said. Is there a specific product from the "Clear" line you'd recommend for someone that's got pores on the bigger side, and also who struggle with acne? Even tho I got acne my skin isn't too oily, more on the normal side tho dry during winter (if that helps). Also thank you so much for the quick reply! I have been watching so many videos and it can get confusing trying to figure out what new products to buy 🥺
Paula's Choice has in general great skincare products but they are a bit pricy too🙈. Have a look at Paula's Choice Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid or their Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide (or their Extra Strength with 5% of Benzoyl Peroxide). Choose one of them.
AM:
- Regular Cleanser
- Hydrating Essence or Serum
- or maybe a lightweight non-comedogenic moisturizer
- Sunscreen
PM:
- Regular Cleanser
- Salicylic Acid Exfoliant
- Hydrating Essence or Serum
- or maybe a lightweight non-comedogenic moisturizer
or
PM:
- Regular Cleanser
- Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment (only on the affected area and rinse off after a few min. - that's how I do it)
- Hydrating Essence or Serum
- or maybe a lightweight non-comedogenic moisturizer
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@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Thank you so much for your help and all this info! I am gonna look into the first two PC products you mentioned above and see how my skin reacts to them, am so excited to try out my first Paula's Choice products I have heard so many good things ☺ again thank you so much for all the help! I appreciate it so much ❤
Your videos are sooooooo helpful. Thank you 💓
You're so welcome!
Hi. First of all thanks for all the replies that you give for any of my questions. They are not only quick but also amazingly genuine. This makes me want to ask another one... :).... As I am experiencing new breakouts and post acne marks lately, I am thinking of incorporating paula's choice bha 2% into my routine. But I don't know if I should use this or the ordinary's azelaic acid? (I have combination skin and I have never used an acid before.)
Hello again 🙂
Hmm yes, you can incorporate it into your routine. However, it is very strong and tends to break people out even more in the beginning. I am only using it as a mask leave it on for 5-15minutes and rinse it off. My husband does this daily, and it works very well for him too.
What I want to say it that you can try it, but if the breakouts are really coming from a product example Hyaluronic Acid it may be best to figure out the product that's causing it so that you don't have to buy other products to solve this problem ;) Just trying to help. You can of course just buy it, and test it 🤪
Regarding Azelaic Acid I am not sure I have tested it recently and yes I wasn't impressed by it.
Paula's Choice Azelaic Acid vs The Ordinary Review | 31 Days Results With Pictures:
th-cam.com/video/gDfLudCErJI/w-d-xo.html
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial oh you remember! That's so good to hear.
Yes, I completely see your point about figuring out the main culprit which I thought was TO hyaluronic acid which I eliminated, but even after simplifying my routine to a cleanser, a niacinamide serum and a moisturizer, I am breaking out. Like a small red bump would appear every other week on same spots on my cheeks and would leave behind a notorius mark. That's concerning me. And I don't know what to do!
@@hadiiqbal5200
Yes, I do. Because of your picture ;) So I often check the replies in my TH-cam creator studio 😉
Yeah, I know what you mean. But the only way you can figure out what's really causing it is to stop using all of it and see what happens. Then you know at least that a product causes it and not something else.
Or as you already mentioned use the BHA or another acid to help speed up the process. If it's only a little bit it may help. That's just how I would do it ;)
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Yes, I think I should stop using all these things and just see what happens to my skin. I hope I can figure this mystery out. Thanks alot again!
Hello!! Such an informative video! I have a quick question can I use BHA and vitamin C in the same routine or should I use one in the AM and other in the PM? Thank you in advanced ✨
generally, my advice would be not to use them together if your formulation has more than 15% of Ascorbic Acid, but you also need to consider the pH of the formulation. Which Vitamin C do you use? 🤔
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial paulas choice C15 Booster 15% :)
@@anjs242 okay so yes :)
Hey,Can we include ordinary vitamin C in the same routine
Like using vitamin C on night when we don't use retinal or Paul's choice exfoliant
And that is a wonderful routine gonna follow that thanks
What Ordinary Vitamin C product do you use?
Yes, that's fine! You can use your 2% BHA or Retinal and Vitamin C in the same routine if your skin can tolerate it! However, for some people, this combination may be a bit too strong, and therefore it is best to keep them separate until your skin has adjusted to those products :)
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial
After going through so many skin care routines I find this one perfect for me
I'm already using retinol for past 4 weeks n it's working fine for I just wanted to include ordinary vitamin c and Paul bha for alternative days..
Thanks for replying Means alot❤️
That's fine! :)
Hi ! Thank you for the video :)
I espacially clicked on this video because I wanted to know if I could use My 7% Glycolic Acid toner from the ordinary with the Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant but you didn't speak about it in the video (despite the fact that the bottle is in the miniature). Could you tell me if I can combine those two please ?
3:59
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Thank you ! (and sorry, I should have paid more attention)
Can I use the Glycolic acid in my AM Routine and the Paula's Choice exfoliant in my PM Routine ?
@@251Kwene I recommend using both in the PM on alternate days.
Do u think I can use the paulas choice bha with the CeraVe hydrating facial cleanser and the CeraVe lotion
Yes you can!
Cleanser
BHA
Lotion
Great video as always!! ❤ I was wondering if you could please help me incorporate some new products I got into my routine?
I use vitamin c and Centella asiatica in the morning
PM I use cleanser BHA hyaluronic acid Moisturizer And Azelaic acid
BUT, I since I purchased snail mucin and a brightening serum for PM I do
Cleanser, BHA, Snail Mucin, Serum & Moisturizer, and no Azelaic because my skin doesn’t get dry enough to absorb the ordinary 10% Azelaic acid well enough after applying serum or moisturizer
I know Azelaic acid and BHA combo worked really well for me but I’m not sure if it fits into my night routine rn? I just tried adding it to the last step of morning routine today but I’m not sure how effective that is. Thank you❤
"Cleanser, BHA, Snail Mucin, Serum & Moisturizer, and no Azelaic because my skin doesn't get dry enough to absorb the ordinary 10% Azelaic acid well enough after applying serum or moisturizer."
You are using too much of each product; therefore, it does that.
You can use Azelaic Acid morning and/or evening, as it is not influenced by heat and sunlight.
I know this video is older but i just bought the paulas chioce and the ordinary buffet & matryxil 10%.
Can I use the buffet after PC for hydration? Or do those conflict?
PC BHA conflict with The Ordinary Peptide Serums.
See here: th-cam.com/video/bHNB21Owo8Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=l6LGxFsFX26i6EI7
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial ooh shoot!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for replying ❤️🙏🏼
Hi Melissa!! Great information!I try this exfoliating toner!!It looks like perfect!! Is it perfect??
Which one do you mean the Paula's Choice 2% BHA Exfoliator or The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution?
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Paulas choice!!
Hi can i use paula’s choice exfoliate with alpha arbutin from ordinary
In the same skincare routine
Yes you can. Use your exfoliant at first.
Hi Melissa love your videos lots and I have been having trouble with putting together my skincare routine.
Currently this is my skincare routine:
AM: Inkey list Sa cleanser, hyaluronic acid, cereve moisturizer, sunscreen
PM: Cetephil gentle cleanser, Paulas Choice BHA(three times a week), cereve moisturizer and the ordinary reship seed oil.
I have been noticing still having blackheads and some skin texture and clogged pores so I am considering using Paula Choice BHA every night instead and possibly incorporating niacinimde either morning or night.
Do you think that this is a good idea, should I use a gentle cleanser instead of SA cleanser in the morning and should I continue using reship oil every night?
I recommend changing the cleanser in the evening (and maybe morning, too) since the gentle cleanser is used for dry skin, so use Cetaphil Daily Facial cleanser. That should solve the issue.
And for the Blackheads, it is best to extract them, as they are tough to remove with BHA if not impossible (if they are deep in the skin, you must use a tool). Personally, I think that The Inkey list SA cleanser works better than Paula's Choice BHA, so you can also try to skip the BHA in the evening and use the SA cleanser twice a day so that you do not need to buy additional stuff. 😉
I know you didn’t ask me, and this was a while ago that you posted this, but cerave moisturizers have been known to clog pores and cause acne and cysts. I know it did for me, big time. Maybe that is the culprit.
hi! my routine is currently: toner --> the ordinary hyaluronic acid serum --> the ordinary niacinamide + zinc serum --> the ordinary caffeine solution (for under my eyes) --> cerave moisturiser --> sunscreen (only in the AM). I use the same products in the am and pm. if I use the paulas choice 2% bha liquid exfoliant twice a week in the pm, should I change my routine to suit the one you suggested at 7:12 ? i thought you had to use hyaluronic acid and niacinamide in both the am and pm.
Hey! :)
Paula's Choice 2% BHA Exfoliant can be used with all the products that you use. It won't conflict.
Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide and the Caffeine Solution can be used daily in the AM and/or PM. You can use them once or twice per day, together or separate. This is up to you and what works the best for you!
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you so much!
In the morning. Cleanser, PC bha moisturizer sunscree???
and yes that is okay
Hello Melissa, i loved your videos. I am very new to skin cares. Can you please suggest me daily skincare as I am having acne & blackheads on my chin and upper lips only. Also I have some acne marks as well. My skin now is uneven. It would be really helpful if you can suggest anything for me. Thank you
You could have a look at the following routines:
How to use Panoxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser and Differin Gel for Acne-Prone Skin:
th-cam.com/video/nu1Wo9O_6e0/w-d-xo.html
The Ordinary Skincare Routine for Oily Acne Prone Skin:
th-cam.com/video/BoLMjpkcDSw/w-d-xo.html
Thank u so much for your reply 🙂
For acne marks can I use ordinary glycolic acid or for all in one acne and marks can I use Paula's choice 2%
@@swatiwagh9676 Paula's choice 2% or The Ordinary SA 2% Solution which is just as effective but more affordable!
Hello Melissa,
I hope you are doing good!! Can you please suggest on below which I am going to follow am/pm routine :
Am -
Panoxyl facewash
Ordinary nicenamide 10%
La roche posay sunscreen
Pm -
Cerave blemish control cleanser
Paula's 2% liquid exfoliant / cerave resurfacing retinol serum (alternate day)
Also can we leave as it is in PM routine whole night or need to apply moisture?
Thank you !
Hi melissa great video as always Can I use cerave foaming cleanser with this and I use the ordinary aha bha solution once a week so beside that one day Can I use this paula's choice expoliater everyday
Hey!
Yes, that's fine!
How often you can use Paula's Choice 2% BHA depends on your skin. Some people can use it daily whereas for others 2-3 times per week is enough. Test it! :)
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial oh thank you lovely girl u re so kind and always help replying to everyone😍👍 you are the Best May you have a flawless skin forever 😍❤️
Hi i have combination skin type with not much blemishes, i buy the ordinary lactic acid 5% or paula's choise bha 2%
I am not used to use chemical exfoliators ❤️
For oily combination skin = Salicylic Acid
For dry combination skin = Lactic Acid
Hello Melissa I have a question. If I use the ordinary Lactic acid 10% on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and I want to use the Paula's choice liquid exfoliant on Tuesdays and Thursdays it's too much exfoliation? Or it's ok?
Thank you, I love your videos!!!
Hey 🙂I included it in the video, and after that, I took it out since I thought that this may be too much 😆 I still think it is. It may work. However, it can lead to burning, stinging etc. if you use this ongoing. Ultimately you need to test it and if you have specific concerns that you want to target just try it 🙂 Worst case you need to pause for a few days and give you skin a breather 😉
i wish i watched this before, i used saliylic acid cleaner with paulas choice bha so i did get some tingling, i really hope my skin will okay, next week when i use it again, i will use my gentle cleaner. will my skin be okay?
Your skin will be ok! I just do not recommend using an SA cleanser + PC 2% BHA since it may over-exfoliate the skin when doing this too often, leading to irritation.
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Thank you so much! its my first time using PC 2% BHA , i will definitely avoid SA cleanser with it from now on! I appreciate your response! :)
would the truskin vitamin c+ e with hyaluronic acid work with paulas choice bha??
Yes, this should work. However, if sensitivity occurs - keep them in separate routines :)
Your voice and accent sound like one my engineering professor whom I'm afraid to talk to cos she's too intelligent for my dumb questions. 😂
Okay 😂
A 1970 Dear Abby column in The Milwaukee Sentinel said: "There is no such thing as a stupid question if it's sincere. Better to ask and risk appearing stupid than to continue on your ignorant way and make a stupid mistake. Colin Powell says: "there is no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid answers".
Hi Melissa. Your videos have been very helpful in curating my own routine. I'm currently using la roche posay effaclar ultra concentrated serum in the evening. Can I use it after PC's BHA? Or will it be too much?
Hello Nadira, well the serum already includes:
BHA [SALICYLIC ACID 1.5%] deeply unclogs pores and prevents sebum accumulation
[GLYCOLIC ACID 3.5%] activates skin renewal for improved skin radiance, with high efficacy on marks
[LHA 0.45%] gently micro-exfoliates the skin and refines pores
So my advice would be alternating.
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thanks Melissa! Will do that 😊
Hi..can i use cosrx rice overnight mask moisturiser affter using it?
Yes you can :)
Hi Melissa! Do you think I could use the glow recipe blueberry bounce gentle followed by paula’s choice 2% bha exfoliant or the inkey list retinol on alternating days? Or would this be to harsh?
Thank you for all the great information, love all the videos!
Hey :)
Well, you cleanse contains Glycolic and Lactic Acid but it doesn't say how much...so you have to try it and see if it works :)
I recommend using PC 2%BHA and your Retinol on alternate days to avoid irritation :)
Perfect!!! Thank you so so much! :)
Hi! Love your videos! How often do you think one should use the pc 2% BHA? 2*/week or 3*/week? If I use vitamin C in the morning tuesday+thursday and then pc BHA in the evening monday+wednesday+friday and my skin is not irritated, is that okay? Have a great day!
Hey :)
How often you can use the PC 2% BHA depends on your skin, some people can use it daily whereas others prefer to use it 2-3 times per week.
If you aren't sure start with using it 2-3 times per week in your PM routine and see how your skin reacts to it and based on that adjust it! :)
Hey would it be wise to use the oil free neutrogena cleanser and the 5.5 acwell toner with this exfoliant in my routine
that should work well yes.
can i use the paula’s choice with ordinary hyalurornuc aid and niacinamide?
all together?
Hey :)
Yes, that's fine! :)
Hello, bonjour 👋 j'aimerais savoir si on peut l'utiliser avec la niacinamide
Bonjour! :)
Oui, vous pouvez utiliser les deux dans la même routine :)
Hi @Melissa.
A quick question. Can i layer miracle repair snail truecica serum by some by mi over PC exfoliater?
I have never tried that combination but they do not conflict. So you need to test it to see for yourself.
Is it ok to use Paula choice 2% together with Ordinary ascorbic acid 8%+ alpha arbutin 2%?
yes, however if you feel stinging or burning, keep them separate.
Can I use Paula’s Choice BHA 2% on a daily routine and then The Ordinary AHA+BHA 20% Peeling solution twice a week, but skip the BHA on the day I use the peeling solution? My skin is oily and has large pores.
Yes, if your skin can handle that much exfoliation, otherwise I recommend using the Peeling Solution and BHA less often! :)
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial I just discovered your vids and others’ in regards to skincare products and how to use em. Unfortunately my skin has formed scars and I’ve been trying to treat those scars. Thanks for the reply!
@@moninetkesa9984 Do you have real scars or acne spots (discolouration)?
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial I have a combination of scarring. I wish I had learned all these skin care guides before things have turnt this worse.
Hiii I wanted to ask what toner can I use on oily skin and also which the ordinary sebum-absorbing product(if they have) to remove excessive sebum?
And also which moisturizer for oily skin?
Have a look at the different toners from Paula's Choice!
If you want set up a skincare routine for oily skin using mainly the Ordinary products and/or from Paula's Choice, check out my recent video :)
The Ordinary Skincare Routines for Oily Skin | With Examples: th-cam.com/video/SFod4xwQA1A/w-d-xo.html
Hope this helps :)
When can I use hyaluronic acid, alpha arbutin and Paula's choice bha 2% in the same routine?
You can use them in the same routine, they do not conflict with each other! :)
hi melissa! im really new to skincare and especially to paula's choice and the ordinary and i was wondering whether i could combine the ordinary argireline solution 10% with pc 2% bha liquid exfoliant, like maybe alternating days or am/pm.
my skincare routine is simple: cerave foaming cleanser, pc 2% bha liquid exfoliant and then the ordinary natural moisturising factors + ha.
does this routine make sense? i mostly deal with blackheads on my forehead and i would love to start incorporating some anti aging products like argireline. should i swap the exfoliant with the argireline in the mornings for example?
Hello Stargirl,
Yes, you need to alternate with the BHA. But it's up to you how you do it; just don't use them immediately after another.
And for the blackheads, I think it best to extract them and maintain them with a 2% Salicylic Acid cleanser (for example, La Roche Posay Micropeeling cleanser) that works best for me. But you can also try it with Paula's Choice 2% BHA.
I used the 2% BHA exfoliant and then the purple bottle with bakuchiol 2% afterwards and it burnt, like is this order wrong? Or is it to acidic for my skin? I got combination skin. Also my skin started flaking in some areas, is that normal? I used it twice now with 3 days apart.
Hey! :)
This has nothing to do with the order of application😉
Please do not use the BHA exfoliant and retinol in the same routine.
See here:
Can I use Salicylic Acid and Retinol: th-cam.com/video/ameu37BUdWw/w-d-xo.html
Also, start with one of them at first and then over time introduce the other one.
See here:
How to use Paula’s Choice Clinical 0,3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment: th-cam.com/video/3yhncKakng4/w-d-xo.html
How to use Paula’s Choice 2% BHA (Salicylic Acid) Liquid Exfoliant: th-cam.com/video/leaORDqh75A/w-d-xo.html
How often do you recommend me using Paulas choice exfoliator?? I put niacinemide after it
Hm...Personally, I think that PC 2% BHA is quite strong at least on my skin. I can not use it daily.
However, how often you can use an exfoliant also depends on your skin. If you are new to it, start with once per day 2-3 times per week, see how it goes. If you should feel the need, you can also increase the frequency of it!
Hi Melissa!! Can I use the cerave salicylic acid cleanser then the paula’s choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliant?
Generally yes, however sometimes that can be very drying, so if that is the case use them at alternate times.
I use a face oil morning and night which contains lactic acid and I want to start using Paula’s choice BHA, should/can these be used together? Love your videos🤩
What face oil are you using?
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Sebu-Lac Lotion by Environ x
It does not mention anything about the %, so I think it is very low. But you need to test it. If you do feel that they do not work well together, use it on alternate days/times.
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial brilliant thank you so much😇❤️
Can we use PC with Skintific 2% SA serum or Cereve renewing SA cleanser? Is it triple exfoliating your skin?
Yes, you "triple exfoliate" the skin. So it is not a good idea to do that. If you want to use all, use them at different times, as it is basically the same.
Can I use the inkie list Tranexamic Acid Hyperpigmentation Treatment and Paula's BHA ? Idk if it will burn my face 🥲
Use them at first in different routines or on alternate days to see how your skin tolerates them individually before using them together :)
Thank you for this! 💜
Quick question, could I layer Alpha arbutin after the Paula's choice 2% bha?
Hey :)
Yes, that's fine!
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Thank you!
Hey, I love your videos they are so helpful. Do you mind helping me out though.. I currently use La roche effaclar cleansing gel, La roche Effaclar toner (this has SA in it but not sure how much), Niacinamide, Pure tea tree oil, Rosehip oil, Moisturiser, Suncreen. If i wanted to use Paulas Choice BHA can i just replace my toner with it, as it has SA in it, or maybe use one in the morning and one at night? Also if i wanted to use Azelaic acid can i add hat in after Niacinamide and still use everything in that list, or am i using too much? Is it also ok to use the same routine day and night? THankyou!!
Hey :)
The toner you use has not many ingredients listed, and Salicylic Acid is next to Citric Acid, which is usually is used to balance the product's pH.
You may be able to use your toner and PC 2% BHA in the same routine, however, if you are new to it, I recommend using the toner in the AM and skip it in the PM. This way, you'll be able to see how your skin responds to it. Also, I recommend using the PC 2% BHA every other day, in the beginning, to see how it works for your skin before may be using it more often during the week. Or you can use the PC 2% BHA like a mask and apply it in the PM with a cotton pad, leave it on the skin for 5-10 min and rinse off, this way it is still very effective and you may be able to use it more often during the week :) And yes, if your skin can tolerate it, you can use Azelaic Acid in your PM routine as well! :)
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you so much! Can I ask, is it ok to use two different cleansers, so I have just purchased the Cerave SA cleanser to try, (I thought I may need to cut my toner out for this too but your saying it may be ok), so can I use Cerave in the morning and then maybe my original La Roche cleanser in the evening if I’m using PC 2% BHA? Or am I using too many different products? I didnt know whether it’s best to stick to the same routine or okay to switch it up. FYI I have breakouts probably like yours in the picture you posted, but nothing crazy x (thank you again your really helpful)
@@ellyco5405 Yes that's fine! Just do not use the SA cleanser in the same routine when using PC 2% BHA, that's it! When using the PC 2% BHA, use a gentle cleanser :)
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you so much!
I just recently bought Laneige cica sleeping mask, can that be used after paula’s choice 2% BHA?
Thank you 🙏 so much for sharing all your knowledge.
Hey! :)
Yes, that's fine.
Can I use it with panoxyl acne creamy wash 4%together
It's too strong and will cause irritation over time, so I would use them on alternate days.
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Thank you ❤️
Hi Mellissa!! I’ve been using paula’s choice bha exfoliant for almost a year ,I’m thinking of adding ordinary alpha arbutin and inkey retinol to the routine? Can i use it in the same am/pm routine?and i was wondering if i could use vitamin c serum along with alpha arbutin?
Hello Christy,
Probably best to keep the BHA and Retinol in a different routine. My suggestion would be to alternate daily-Monday BHA, Tuesday Retinol, Wednesday BHA etc.
And yes, you can use Alpha Arbutin with Vitamin C :)
Hi! Skincare newbie here. I've been using the Paula's Choice BHA exfoliant for a few weeks now, and I've been loving it. However, I'd like to start incorporating some serums into my routine, and was wondering about a possible conflict. Would it be okay to use Matrixyl Synthe’6 by Timeless in the same routine as the Paula's Choice BHA exfoliator?
I wouldn't do that since it may break down the peptides; I think they have it somewhere on their website too. They recommend waiting 20 minutes before layering it on top or using them at alternate times.
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Okay, thanks so much for the reply! I'll use them at separate times. 💕
Hi Melissa, would you think this is too much for an evening routine: I have combination(T zone oily) and hyperpigmentation.
1. Cleanser
2. Toner
3. Paulas choice BHA 2% (wait 30 min)
4. CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
5. Moisturizer
Thank you and New Year 🥳
Hello LIZ Hm, what toner are you using? And why do you want to wait 30minutes 🤔? Happy New Year. 🥂
Hi Melissa , I was wondering is it okay to use the Paula’s choice 0.3% Retinol/2% Bakuchiol treatment after I use Paulas 2% BHA Exfoliant?
I see here you only mention Paula’s 1% retinol and not to use it after the BHA. I have been incorporating this product in my night skin routine for 3 nights now and so far so good. But now I’m worried because you say BHA & Retinol shouldn’t be mix , but it’s a lower percentage. Should I continue ? Please help!!
Paula's Choice BHA and Retinol treatments are so far the most potent over-the-counter products that I have tried so far. So, I recommend being careful. Yes, it's a lower %, but I recommend keeping using them in separate routines and giving your skin enough time to adjust to both products individually before using them together.
Retinol has a delayed response. Meaning, that if you apply your Retinol on Monday, you will see on Thursday or Friday how your skin tolerates it. So, if you are using your Retinol in the beginning too often, it can lead to excessive dryness and sensitivity.
The same thing can happen with your BHA (it does not have a delayed response), but when using it too often or combined with Retinol, it really increases the risk of dryness and sensitivity.
Therefore keep them in separate routines. Either use your BHA in the AM and Retinol in the PM or use both in the PM but alternate between.
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Ahhh you are saving my skin from future damage! I will definitely use the products on different routines, BHA in the morning and Retinol at night. I was really convinced that it was ok because of the % haha 😅 Thank you so much for replying ❤️.
Is it ok to use peptide based serums after using the Paula's choice BHA? E.g Iunik tea tree relief serum
Yeah, that's a good question. I do not see any issues doing this. Maybe wait a couple of minutes. And do not use too much of the BHA so that it does not sit on top ;)
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial ok thank you:) I'll try that!
Hi Melissa(: I just started using Paulas Choice BHA 2% and I was wondering if I can layer it with 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide spot treatment after I apply my niacinamide? Thank you!!
Hey! :) Yes, this can work! :)
If i use ordinary glycolic acid do i have to use any other exfoliator?
no.
Hi Melissa,
I now use the La Roche-Posay Effaclar Cleasing Gel as a cleaner which has a different name than the La Roche-Posay you mention. Would you use these to together or would you not recommend it?
Thanks for all the info! :))
Hello Chris,
Which one do you mean, the blue one? 🤔
Yes, so that one is okay. They also have the Micropeeling Gel cleanser, which should not be used with Paula's Choice BHA :)
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thanks for the information!
@@Chrisneeleman 🥰
Hey Melissa! Can I use Paula choice gel exfoliant and glycolic acid toner on alternate days Paula choice once a week and glycolic 6 days a week?
Yes, you can alternate between them. Just make sure to adjust the frequency of both of them so that you can benefit from it and not irritate the skin :)
What about before Vit. C in the morning?thank you!🙌
Yes, you can do that. Just do not forget to layer a sunscreen as the last step (when exposed to the sun)
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you!
Hi this is my skincare routine is this okay?
My skin is oily acne prone skin
1. Cerave SA cleanser
2. Paula’s Choice BHA Exfoliant
3. The ordinary hyaluronic acid
4. The ordinary niacinamide
5. iUNIK centella calming gel cream
6. COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Hey! :)
The order of application looks good!
Make sure to adjust the frequency of PC 2% BHA.
You can use CeraVe SA Cleanser and PC 2% BHA in the same routine, however, if it's too strong/irritating, replace it with a non-SA cleanser.
@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Thank you so much !!! 😄😄
can i use the ordinary salicylic acid masque once a week on a day when i don’t use the paula‘s choice liquid exfoliant?
Yes! :)