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Paula's choice Skin Perfecting BHA 9 Treatment
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
This serum visibly and quickly minimizes stubborn bumps, redness, enlarged pores and clarifies skin's surface.
salicylic acid
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
This serum visibly and quickly minimizes stubborn bumps, redness, enlarged pores and clarifies skin's surface.
salicylic acid
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The concentrated, targeted treatment delivers a 9% BHA formula in a controlled, sustained manner to help diminish white bumps, unclog pores, and refine rough skin while minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without irritating your skin.Key Ingredients Salicylic Acid dissolves dull, dry and rough skin for a smoother complexion Oat and Sea Whip Extracts provide antioxidant benefits, soothe redness and sensitivity Glycerin and Arginine provide lightweight hydration and restore moisture barrier Key Benefits Delivers controlled, sustained release of salicylic acid Minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores Diminishes the appearance of hard, white bumps Ideal for all skin types
arginine
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
glycerin
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
sea whip extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help neutrlize free radicals, calm down inflammation, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The concentrated, targeted treatment delivers a 9% BHA formula in a controlled, sustained manner to help diminish white bumps, unclog pores, and refine rough skin while minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without irritating your skin.Key Ingredients Salicylic Acid dissolves dull, dry and rough skin for a smoother complexion Oat and Sea Whip Extracts provide antioxidant benefits, soothe redness and sensitivity Glycerin and Arginine provide lightweight hydration and restore moisture barrier Key Benefits Delivers controlled, sustained release of salicylic acid Minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores Diminishes the appearance of hard, white bumps Ideal for all skin types
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
68/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
salicylic acid
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
salicylic acid
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
avena sativa kernel extract
1.2% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
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Potential irritants
propylene glycol
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
salicylic acid
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
propylene glycol
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
peg-75
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
peg-8
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product consistency
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Ingredient list view
Propylene glycol, Peg-75, Peg-8, Water, Salicylic acid, Glycerin, Avena sativa kernel extract, Avena sativa seed extract, Butylene glycol, Boerhavia diffusa root extract, Sea whip extract, Arginine, Polysorbate 20, Disodium edta
Sources
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Use
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Use of boerhavia diffusa extract for skin relief
- Plant-Derived Immunomodulators