Dupes & alternatives for Paula's choice-Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant
Paula's choice

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

Low irritancy Score: 81/100
21 alternatives found · Best match: 83% (High)

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDPHYTOSPHINGOSINE

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEGLYCOLIC ACIDLACTIC ACID +6 more
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Common ingredients (2)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula83%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients60%
All ingredients29%
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EradiKate™ Blemish Mark Fading Gel
74%
High match
$58.00
High irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDPHYTOSPHINGOSINE

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEADENOSINELACTOBACILLUS FERMENT +6 more
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Common ingredients (2)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula74%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients60%
All ingredients36%
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CLEAR CELL clarifying repair crème
72%
High match
$38.00
High irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDPHYTOSPHINGOSINEEPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEBAKUCHIOLCERAMIDE AP +6 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula72%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients90%
All ingredients36%
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Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDPHYTOSPHINGOSINEEPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEBAKUCHIOLCERAMIDE AP +6 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula72%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients90%
All ingredients36%
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PM Blemish Lotion
70%
High match
$38.50
High irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDPHYTOSPHINGOSINEEPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

Key differences

RETINOLLACTIC ACIDSQUALANE +3 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula70%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients90%
All ingredients43%
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Tetrafoliant 10% Peel Pads
67%
Medium match
$75.00
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDEPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

Key differences

GLYCOLIC ACIDLACTIC ACIDCAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT +1 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula67%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients60%
All ingredients21%
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Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment & Moisturizer
$46.00
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACID

Key differences

DIMETHICONEOCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATECAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE +3 more
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Common ingredients (1)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula67%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients30%
All ingredients29%
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Micro Body Rejuvenating Cream
66%
Medium match
$120.00
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDPHYTOSPHINGOSINE

Key differences

CERAMIDE APTETRAPEPTIDE-21CERAMIDE EOP +8 more
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BHA Salicylic Acid & Urea Smoothing Foot Balm
66%
Medium match
$6.00
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDPHYTOSPHINGOSINE

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEUREACERAMIDE EOP +7 more
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Common ingredients (2)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula66%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients60%
All ingredients29%
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T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial Midi
66%
Medium match
$25.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDPHYTOSPHINGOSINE

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEGLYCOLIC ACIDPASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED OIL +8 more
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BHA 2%
Revolution
BHA 2%
66%
Medium match
$24.14
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACID

Key differences

GLYCERIN
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Common ingredients (1)
Different ingredients (1)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula66%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients30%
All ingredients36%
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About Similarity Scores

Our similarity score compares product formulas based on shared active ingredients, hero ingredients, and overall formula composition. A higher score means a more similar formula.

70%+ - High match
40-69% - Medium match
<40% - Low match

Note: Similarity is based on WIMJ's formula analysis (actives + overall formula similarity). Ingredient concentrations are estimated; products aren't lab-tested. A similar formula doesn't guarantee the same texture or feel.