How To Use Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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- Paula's Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant is a cult favorite among skincare enthusiasts, and for good reason. It contains salicylic acid, a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that offers a range of benefits for the skin.
In this video, I will be sharing with you the benefits of this Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, how to use the product including the do’s and don’ts!
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Can I use a vitamin c moisturiser after applying this exfoliant?
Remember it takes months for salicylic acid,as well as other actives, to even start working within your skin,so don't give up after a few weeks only
After i used a week now my face was too dry and peel off so should i still continue ?
@@suilen8878 when you start you should only use it once a week and increase until your skin tolerates it. Based on what you said, I'm assuming you used it quite a bit more often straight away ?
@@suilen8878 how often are you using it?
holy crap i just started using this today and my skin has been irritating ever since! i haven't applied moisturizer and thought with this alone it will be alright. thank you 😅
Ima put y'all on to game. If this causes you irritation. Apply a moisturizer before hand. Then put a few drops ove this over it. I can use this with no irritation at all and this helped my sensitive skin to the max
no your supposed to apply products based on smallest molecule size to biggest, this exfoliator wont absorb properly if you use it after. use moisturizer AFTER you apply this!
a cpl months in it has helped my dry skin and hyperpigmentation
I have small acne under my skin with my skin color and blackheads on my nose will this help??
And how often should i use it
Hi, I just started using Paula's choice product. I am acne prone oily skin.
my routine is pc cleanser, pc bha, 10% azelaic acid, c5 super boost moisturizer then sumcreen. its my 3rd day using it. am I doing it correctly? also I will try to alternate with 8% aha gel exfoliant in the other days.
thank you.
What are your thoughts on the Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant?
I use CeraVe SA smoothing cleanser every evening, can I also use Paula’s choice every evening after CeraVe? Or leave a day in between or less?
Excellent product......I don't use it on a daily basis but whenever I get some bumps on my face,I apply this and in the next morning my skin is clear....It is a brilliant product...
@@sushmitachakraborty5477 love that!!
Can I use the acid then vitamin c serum, moisturiser then sunscreen
@@nirelm9531 no never... don't use vit c & bha together...it will purge your skin horribly
can you wash your face with Australian bodycare tea tree body wash before applying the BHA?
Can I use a rice water, milky sheet mask after using Paula’s choice BHA?
I have oily skin! I could paint an oil painting onto my bedroom wall; that’s how oily my face gets! I’ve been using YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE cleanser, St. Ive’s Blackhead scrub in morning and Kiehl’s Non-Oil Moisturizer little blue jar! I use this Paula’s Choice Exfoliant at night only maybe twice a week! I finally found some products that work for me! 🥰✨
Did you just use Paula at night and nothing else, or do you add something with it ?
@@wholelottacap7628 I washed my face with a cleanser first and the apply Paula’s at night before bed only!
@@wholelottacap7628 Just wash my face and apply PAULA’s CHOICE. I don’t own sunscreen, so I don’t use it during the day! Add nothing else at night.
i have the snail essence. should i put snail essence first after cleansing and then paulas choice? so like cleansing, essence, exfoliant, and then moisturizer
Me too, but I believe that you do:
1. cleanse
2. Toner
3. Exfoliate
4. Snail essence
5. Moisturizer
6. Spf
Will this be fine with my skin type?
Thank you so much ❤
I have dry skin can I use it
I applied Paula's Choice BHA exfoliant 10 minutes ago and my face feels very itchy. It's not a tingling sensation but itchiness and slight irritation. This is the reason I include it in my routine. Instead I use my AHA salicylic acid and glycolic acid facewash in my routine with a vitamin E moisturizer.
I have black closed comedones can I use it someone please reply😊
Should i wait after applying this product before i apply a moisturizer? I use the Cerve Pm lightweight for reference
Just until it dries then apply your moisturiser
great video, straight to the point and really helpful. i see you're super helpful in the comment replies too, thanks!
I have never experienced any irritation with this product! Crazy how different everyone’s skin is
,hey which one is better to apply, use finger tip or facial cotton? Thanks 😊
Both is ok
Fingertips, great advice. Wasted so much using cotton pads.
yep cotton pads will soak up so much product :)!!
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Can i appy it with ceraVe moisturizer dry to drier skin moisturizer with hyaluronic acid and ceramides
Can i use mandelic acid serum with it?
I use this product every night for my acne, i put 1 drop on 1 cheek each, 1 on my front, and 1 for my chin. Do you think it's more efficient to have more drops, especially on the buttons zone?
And what application method do you think is the most efficient ? Like when I apply/spread the product, if I rub it for more minutes, is it better, or just apply/spread the product on my face ?
Thanks for your Time.
Only use this twice a week not every night
I use benzoyl peroxide cleanser and start to use paul’s choice , you said that they cancel each other , so can I use one of them in a day and the other on another day? In the same period but not together cause l have active acne and I don’t think that paul choice is sufficient alone ?
Yes, don’t use it together. This product at the beginning you use 2x maximum 3x a week.
How can I use the PC BHA and Sunday Riley’s Good Genes? I realize they’re both actives. Do I alternate days?
Yes since good genes is a lactic acid leave on treatment you don’t want to mix more acids with the paula’s choice bha. I would use seperately on alternate days. But just remember you don’t need to exfoliate every day x
I have dry skin & haperpigmntion
So I have this Paulla’s Choice, should I pair it with Topicals Brightening & Clearing Serum? Also are there any recommendations for sunscreen?
Use separately as recommended by Topicals. They mention not to use at the same time as bha’s/aha’s or retinol.
Sunscreen there are so many great ones but finding one for your skin type is important. I prefer to use a natural spf with zinc oxide, currently using ASAP hydrating defence 50+ works well for my oily skin.
However it depends on which country you are in too? Where do you live
@@SkinZoneTV I live in Canada, and thank you for the assistance!
Can i use la roche posay moisturizer with this? It has niacinamide in it.
Yes a moisturiser is fine x if you notice any issues then just switch out the moisturiser when you use the bha lotion
i started using this twice a week, i have combination skin (everything dry but only t zone) in the past couple days i’ve noticed that my forehead started getting really bad closed comedones alone with my jaw line. should i stop using it or give it a couple weeks? i stared using it 2-3 weeks ago
It’s up to you but I would give it a few more weeks, you may be experiencing purging which is normal when using a new active product.
how did it go?
Same thing happened to me!! Uff
My current skin routine is: CeraVe Cleanser > Facial Toner > CeraVe Moisturizer, which step would Paula's Choice fall in amongst my current routine? Would I apply this before the Toner?
@@ghostsnipes9975 alright thanks!
Right before moisturizer! Make sure not to wash the bha off and let it soak in to your skin by patting it
@@aisha4everz appreciate the info
I'd say replace it for the toner as it could act as a toner instead
@@leenlimi7988 whats ur skin type and what's your skincare routine? if you have one
My current routine MORNING cleanser vitamin c moisturiser and sunscreen NIGHT cleanser retinol and moisturiser (all cerave) i just bought paulas exfoliate … can u suggest me when should i use this
Rotate your retinol with the bha liquid exfoliant :) in the evenings. Since you are using retinol already, incorporate the bha twice a week. It also might be good to have 1 night break from both retinol + bha. See how your skin goes
Can i do 1 night BHA 1 night RETINOL?
Just started a skin care routine with this as my exfoliant. Let’s see how it goes
hOW IS IT GOING SO FAR?
Been using it with the cerave face cleanser. Use it once at night 3xs a week and deff can notice my pores closing up , a lot of my black marks are going down, and I have been getting compliments about my skin looking more clear at work.
I started using mine together with cerave cleanser and skin success day and night fade cream and I feel my hyperpigmentation is worsening, should I continue using it? It’s only been three weeks.
@@ChefSaucey_G what else are you using other than this exfoliation. What is your routine.
should i use the exfoliator before toner or after? pls help
After toner
Can I use this in my shaving routine?
not an expert but it sounds like that would be too harsh on the skin since shaving is comparable to physical exfoliation. freshly shaved skin tend to be more sensitive in my experience
Can you use it in your skincare routine everyday at night as the first step after cleansing(then 3%pha, bha etc etc. toner, niacinamide, vitamin c, moisturizer)
Do you still need to apply sunscreen even if you are indoors everyday and go out maybe for a couple time as it's skin regeneration properties make your skin extra sensitive to the uv rays?
You should always use sunscreen when is day, unless where you are there's no windows so the sunlight doesn't go through them.
Would I be able to use this on my chest area to help with the acne I have on there?
Yes
hello I have a question. I have uneven skin tone and rough texture which is better ( this paula choice or the ordinary glycolic acid ) i av Oily skin
You can try a serum with both Aha and Bha in it so it targets all of your concerns.
Also looking at what serums you are using also to target your concerns of uneven skin tone
@@SkinZoneTV i currently use the ordinary peeling solution. but wanted to stop it and maybe try this paula choice or the glycolic acid
How long we can use this Exfloliate ? 6 months and break or a year and break or forever with no break? 🙏
A few times a week until it runs out xx then replenish or you can use a different exfoliant x
On the Paula’s Choice website it says you don’t have to wait to apply more products after applying the exfoliant but this video says to wait a few minutes..which is it?
I would apply as soon as it’s absorbed, for some people this will be straight away, for others it can take a min or so - depending on whether you apply with a cotton pad, with your hands as well as how much product you apply xx
Should i use spf everyday or only on the days when i put on bha
every day
Is it compulsory to apply sunscreen and moisturizer after applying Paula's choice 2% bha?
Yes you should always wear moisturiser to hydrate and to protect your skin. Spf during the day as exfoliating acids cause sun sensitivity. So yes both
AHAs and BHAs known to increase the skins sensitivity to sun. Applying SPF is compulsory
No it not compulsory unless you wear it during the day
If you apply only at night you don't need a sunscreen
@@Emma_madison Yes correct, you don't need to wear spf at night but should do so during the day x
is it overly stripping to use this at night with a Bakuchiol serum? and what about a snail mucin toner? (it says it lightly exfoliates)
Use the bha exfoliating lotion and bakuchiol separately on different nights :)
Otherwise yes it can be too much for the skin. Over exfoliating is one of the main reasons to an impaired skin barrier that leads to additional skin conditions.
Nice clear explanation. But I still don't know if you use the AHA or BHA. Maybe I should go back to Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta wipes instead.
If you have more dry dehydrated skin - go with AHA
If you have more oily skin - go with the BHA
@@SkinZoneTV I have neither.
Should we use after paul's choice mosturize or not at night?
actually we should use it one 1-2times in a week but only at night after 20minutrs use moisturiser cream then u must use sunscreen daily(this is rlly important)
Can I mix it with differin gel on alternate days?
I would use on different days, not at the same time xx
Can i use it with vitamin C serum and Hyaluronic acid? If yes when? Before applying them or after? Pls answer ❤️
I would use vitamin c seperately to BHA’s. Use this toner a few times a week in the evening, vitamin c in the mornings x
Does the skin burn slights for first 5-10min?
stop using if it burns or stings. not for your skin type
How many drops should I do?
Like 4
A few drops is plenty :)
Hey , my current skin care routine is:- Cetaphil cleanser - derma co vitamin c serum which already have 5% niacinamide in it- minimalist moisturizer - minimalist sunscreen. Now i wonder when should i use this exfoliate.!
Edit: i have oily skin
Night time a few times a week but don’t use vitamin c those nights
@@SkinZoneTV so I can just continue this skin routine and use this exfoliate at night? Like vitamin c in the morning and exfoliate at night. I also wonder if I can use this exfoliate alone after cleansing without following it up with moisturizer at night.
@@SkinZoneTVso don’t use every night? just two times a week in night right
start with once a week if u have sensitive skin
@@haretztj4682 mine is oily .
how long should i wait until using the moisturizer?
Just let it dry and you’re good to go :)
Is this product safe to use over a pimple/ whitehead?
And is there an age requirement for this product?
yes it is.
@@SkinZoneTV Thank you but is there an age requirement
@@sunflowersandy6496 how old are you? If you are young teens I would recommend using a Salicylic acid cleanser and moisturiser instead. What do you currently use in your routine?
@@SkinZoneTV Ya I am a teen and okay thank you for that advice
Can i use this product while using 0.5% salicylic acid cleanser daily?
you should only be using 1 product with salicylic acid per day in the morning or evening.
Hello my questions is that can I use this during the night time?
Yes
Hi,my skin is sensitive and . Can I use it?
I would opt for a more gentle aha like mandelic acid x
Can you use benzoyl peroxide products on different days/times and rotate them?
Yes
No need. BP makes skin angry
I have salicylic acid from the ordinary should I use it after this toner? I also have glycolic acid. I also double cleanse, or is this all too much?
I have oily skin and milia
Is it okay to apply this at night for 10-15 minutes then wash off in the shower? I mainly use it for blackheads and large pores. Thanks
It’s a leave on product :) so you don’t need to wash it off!
@@SkinZoneTV it’s just that when I leave it on it ends up looking greasy and almost like my blackheads are worse lol is that normal?
@@rmorton8281 For larger pores, I'd recommend Paula's Choice Invisible Finish Moisturizing Gel, that specific product is great for combination/oily skin. It doesn't leave skin feeling greasy, and won't make your skin look oily and weirdly shiny either, which many moisturizers will. It's worked really well for me, my large pores are way less noticeable now. If you need to exfoliate, I'd probably just use an exfoliating cleanser 2-3x/week instead of a leave-on exfoliant, because it sounds like your skin is reacting poorly
@@rmorton8281you might be using too much. 4-5 drops and then pat it into your skin. it should dry after a few minutes and then you’ll be able to moisturise
@@rmorton8281the directions and every video I’ve watched says do not wash it off
- I like to use the exfoliant after shaving, and I would get slight burning on where I shave, is that a normal occurrence? (It stops after a couple of minutes)
- I have hyaluronic acid toner (alcohol denat, hydrolysis sodium hyluronate, rose water, and sorbic acid as the main ingredients) and the ordinary niacinamide with 1% zinc, so could I combine those together? If so, in what order and wait time?
Another question: I’m planning to switch the toner to cosrx bha/aha toner, would that be fine on the skin if use with the salicylic acid or should I separate them?
P.S I have combination skin and currently use the exfoliant and mentioned products at night with cetaphil cream to foam cleanser
Omg im so sorry but u are ruining your skin😭 first of all I apologise for my bad english. U shouldn’t exfoliate right after u shave. It will ruin your skin barrier and many problems will occur. I suggest u exfoliate twice a a week but make sure u dont use it on the same day as u shave. And also i would recommend u to exfoliate at night. niacinamide shouldn’t be in the same routine when shave or exfoliate. And also cosrx bha toner and paula’s choice are basically using quite the same ingredients so not a good idea to combine those two in the same routine also. Let me know if u need a skincare routine recommendation okie?😘
@@fatihahismail9236 ah thank you so much, i actually stop using salicylic acid and use some by mi retinol instead. My current routine is only using the retinol once a week with no toner or niacinamide on the same day, but i still use the same hyaluronic acid toner and niacinamide other days
So when can I apply Vitamin C products?
In your morning routine x
can i use 2% bha exfoliant with aha bha pha toner?
Is this from Curology ?
I just got a 2% BHA , 8% AHA/PHA , 1% Zinc PCA (All-in-one)
Should we have to put it on our face whole night or for 10-15min?
Its a leave on product so you would leave it on all night x
Hi. I’ve been using a cleanser, BHA 2%, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and a moisturizer. My dark spots have gotten darker and more dry. Any reason why?
Do you use sunscreen?
I will have to admit that I did wash with this Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliant and it did NOTHING for me! Even when I left it on, I didn't see any improvement! However, when I washed with CeraVe 2% Salicylic acid wash, that did help me! It seems to have cleared my left cheek, which is the only area where I need it!
That’s great to hear about the CeraVe cleanser. This paula’s choice liquid extoliant is not a face wash though, it’s a leave on exfoliant. You use it like a toner (it needs to stay on your skin) not removed xx
@@SkinZoneTV When I left it on, it still didn't seem to work or improve my skin! It was like washing with water!
Is it good for sensitive skin?
What’s your main concerns with your skin? And your skin type?
can i put makeup on after using this
Yes its a leave on product, but should have a moisturizer applied prior to makeup
Should i apply it before sunscreen?
Yes and before moisturizer x
Hi, i have Paula's choice salicylic acid and the ordinary niacinamide 10%
How i can use them ?coupled at the same time or at separated day?
Same situation… any comments on this? 😢 How did you use them until now?
@@S-14024
I found the way to use them It doesn't matter who is applied to the skin first
But favourite way first apply the salicylic on dry skin if ur skin is not sensitive Wait until the salicylic is absorbed by the skin about 10 to 15 minutes then use niacinamide. If the skin is sensitive wait about 30 minutes ,last thing use moisturizer after niacinamide is absorbed
@@S-14024
Definitely Apply them on the clean skin after facial cleanser😁
@@S-14024
Click on my original comment to see my replies i explained the way
Is it true that you should wash exfoliator after 10 mins of application?
Depending on the exfoliant, you have wash off exfoliants where you would leave on for 5-10mins and rinse off then finish your routine.
Or you use a leave on exfoliant, like this one x
@@SkinZoneTV thank you so much , I use Paula’s choice and sometimes I use lactic acid from the ordinary . But I never wash them off . Thank you so much for clarifying 🙏🏾
How much is a small amount of
Apply a few drops to a cotton pad or to your hands and apply to your skin. If you feel you need more, apply a few more drops. :)
Pls Can I use this with d clay and go vitamin C serum?
It will depend on the brands vitamin c, some brands do not recommend to use exfoliating acids at the same time as some active ingredients. You can contact the brand to be safe x
@@SkinZoneTVok thanks
I first cleanse my skin with Cetaphil Cleanser. After patting or drying my skin I apply about 5 drops of the exfoliant. After waiting for it to dry I apply my moisturizer which is also from Cetaphil. Is this okay? I haven't experienced any purging yet. ( I only exfoliate once a week )
yes totally fine to apply that moisturiser afterwards x
How is it going? I also am using cataphil but I wanna buy this as well
Shayla.r Good morning, this is an honest review. Well, it's a good thing that I haven't experienced Purging yet. I think this depends on your skin type. I'm currently two weeks in and I haven't seen any changes yet.
I'll update you in a while
@@pexira8004 amazing, yes not everyone will experience purging :) lucky you! xx
@@pexira8004how'd it go
Can I use it with hyaluronic acid
Yes
can i use it with cerave (acne control) cleanser? it also contains 2% salicylic acid
yes you can, but I would only use this BHA liquid exfoliant twice weekly x
I have a huge amout of blackheads all over my face should I use it daily?
Yes you can, but also you will need to get to the root of why you keep getting blackheads. Could be makeup, heavy products? This is a video about blackheads that might be of help. X th-cam.com/video/DB30SgvbrCo/w-d-xo.html
@@SkinZoneTV i got it before using makeup my skin in the t zone is really oily I keep getting black heads and it's never been gone I have the paula's choice travel size one can't see anychangw
@@tokaaleraky3326 What else are you using in your skincare routine? and what order?
Yes
I purged on my first month, probably due to other stuffs i used with it (cerave moisturizer and PC Toner). I stopped for a month for my skin to recover on purging.
Then i used it back again. It worked!
But this time only the PC BHA (2x a week at night time) and very thin ghee (purified butter) as moisturizer. Sunscreen is applied when i have to be outdoor.
Love that for you!! Just finding what works for your skin :)
I don't use toners or serums with PC BHA either . I apply it 5 minutes after cleansing and follow with very thin layer of PC clear moisturizer . And that's it . I don't exfoliate during the day , only at night . And I dont purge and it gives immediate results .
Does this remove dead skin cells?
Yes x
Can i use this at night, and go to bed with it? Do i need to use sunscreen? If i don't use sunscreen, can i use this product?
Yes u can . You need to use a sunscreen just in the morning
Yes you can use this product at night. You don’t need to use spf at night but you would in your morning routine.
Hi dear. I got mine. But the texture is quite oily and smell like nails polish. Is it normal? I'm afraid I bought fake product. Please help. Thanks
Mine is watery with no scent or smell at all. I ordered directly from the website.
niacinamide ?
Is it normal that it stings a bit?
Hi yes it will tingle as it is a peel.
Can i use it at night?
yes
Can we use it on the neck area?
Yes
Yes
Can we use 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant along with 10% niacinamide?
Don't use them together. It could irritate your skin. Instead, use them in seperate times. For example, you can use niacinamide in the morning and BHA in the evening. Or, you can use niacinamide in one night and BHA in the other night.
@@lakshirodrigo4079 Appreciate your help. I will follow your instructions. Thanks a lot. :)
@@SubhenduBhattacharyyaBlog did it work for you?
Hey mam i got acne after using Paul choice exfoliati
It is most likely purging. I will make a video on it soon
@@SkinZoneTV it's normal or should I stop this exfoliant
it's normal for the first 4-6 weeks after using in your routine. @@fatimadiaries2240
@@SkinZoneTV Thank you so much 💓 for your response
@@fatimadiaries2240 you’re welcome :) just look at only using it 2 x per week and purging will clear up. It’s a good thing! Xx
I’m breastfeeding so can I use it ?
Check with your doctor as generally not recommended to use salicylic acid whilst pregnant or breastfeeding x
The instructions say don’t rinse
Yes its a leave on product x
Who is Paula
Can I use CeraVe SA cleanser before using this??
I personally wouldn't double up on SA.You will get a better result from a leave on SA liquid exfoliant than a cleanser
@@SkinZoneTV aww.. that's so sweet.. tnx for reply . Can you suggest a best cleaner before using this Paula's choice.. my skin is oily & acne prone.. .I use CeraVe SA cleanser everyday..
@@nafizanowrin7771 Yes sure, Paula's choice Hydrating gel to cream cleanser. It doesn't strip the skin but removes makeup/sunscreen effectively and perfect for oily skin. It is my current fave cleanser.
You can view it here: benable.com/a/q-joftu
I also think they do a travel size depending on your country, but the full size is affordable.
Thank u keep going 🥰🫶🏻
Can a 18 year old use this product?
Yes
@@SkinZoneTV Can I use a soap bar product when washing?
@@alexhero4748 We don't recommend soap, it strips the skin of it's natural oils. Opt for a gentle facial cleanser suited to your skin type xx
@@SkinZoneTVi really wanna use my Paula’s choice but my Cetaphil cleanser is still not yet delivered, can I use normal water for facewash or better I’ll just wait for my cleanser?
Can i use salicylic acid serum with it?
You don’t need to as this is already an exfoliant x
I have dry skin can I use it
For dry skin lactic acid or glycolic acid is better x
Which product that has glycolic