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Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel

Paula's Choice

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Details & care

What it is: A multi-acid, rinse-off, exfoliating facial peel that dramatically brightens, refines texture, visibly smoothes wrinkles and unclogs pores.

Who it's for: All skin types.

What it does: This fast-acting peel works in just 10 minutes, gently exfoliating skin's surface and reaching inside pores to fight blemish-causing congestion and to refine rough, uneven texture. It visibly resurfaces your skin, helping to improve the look of wrinkles and sun damage with an optimal pH of 3.5–3.9.

Research results:
In a consumer self-assessment of 98 people after one use:
- 98% agreed skin felt soft and smooth
- 91% agreed skin looked brighter

How to use: Use weekly. Apply a generous amount of the peel to clean, dry skin, avoiding the immediate eye area and your lips. Leave on for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water. Please note that slight tingling may occur, which should subside. If it does not subside and intensifies, rinse off the peel with warm water. Do not use on compromised, sensitized skin.

  • 1 oz.
  • Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free; fragrance-free; oil-free
  • Winner of 'sAllure 'Best of Beauty' Award for Best Peel, 2021
  • Cruelty-free
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #6233764
  • Core Product ID 333335ZF6T

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Aminomethyl Propanol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Isoamyl Laurate, Tartaric Acid, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Malic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Clitoria Ternatea (Butterfly Pea) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Mica (CI 77019), Phenoxyethanol.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Paula's Choice

Since 1995, Paula's Choice has specialized in skin care products that really work, thanks to rigorous, results-oriented research and development. For skin that's dry or oily or a tricky combination—and for wrinkles, clogged pores, dullness, redness or puffiness—Paula's Choice handles it all. The company's products include no dyes or fragrances, and are never tested on animals.

Reviews

(165)1654.7 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Feb 20, 2022

Great for sensitive skin!

I’ve used the ordinary peel a few times and although it works it isn’t as easy on my sensitive skin as this one! Hands down the best peel I’ve tried without getting super red or irritated skin afterwards. My only con would be the amount. If it was maybe an ounce more for the price I’d be happier but non the less i still plan on repurchasing this one. Gifted by Paula’s choice.
Audrilopez1233
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Most helpful critical review

July 11, 2023

NOT for sensitive skin or before events

I do have sensitive skin however love the Sarah Chapman and Drunk Elephant similar products so thought I would be OK to try this. I broke out TERRIBLY on my chin - huge red blemishes which have still not gone after 4 days. I would never use this again or recommend to anyone with sensitive skin or before a big event.
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Feb 20, 2022

Great for sensitive skin!

I’ve used the ordinary peel a few times and although it works it isn’t as easy on my sensitive skin as this one! Hands down the best peel I’ve tried without getting super red or irritated skin afterwards. My only con would be the amount. If it was maybe an ounce more for the price I’d be happier but non the less i still plan on repurchasing this one. Gifted by Paula’s choice.
Audrilopez1233
4found this helpful
Jan 12, 2022

Great Product!

So this is my first ever Paula’s Choice product. I’m really happy with the glow this gave me! There’s was a noticeable change in my pores but a subtle change within the texture of my skin. It really, really helped brighten my skin. I definitely recommend this product if you have these issues! *gifted by Paula’s Choice
JayxCee
4found this helpful
Jan 21, 2022

Gentle Giant

Ooooh this is good! Very pleased with how quickly I saw and felt results. My skin can be pretty sensitive and I found this was strong enough to see a difference without overdoing it. This product helped brighten and even skin tone while also minimizing the look of pores. To the touch, skin feels so smooth and I noticed my serums and moisturizers *really* Did there job much better!! Gifted by Paula’s Choice
betablinx85
3found this helpful
Jan 16, 2022

Redness and dark marks reduced!

“Complimentary from Paula’s choice”First of all, i used to have very clear skin when i was younger, barely broke out but now i’m 27 and im guessing because of hormonal changes, i occasionally break out and they leave mark! I have been using this product for a week, IT IS not a moisturizer, it’s a treatment product so i leave it at that, it has a particular smell but I don’t mind it and you can see the redness and texture go away little by little, you can tell in the photos i posted above!
Debra995
3found this helpful
Jan 4, 2022

Love this peel!

I received this complimentary from Paula’s Choice and I was worried because I have sensitive skin so it is hard to find a peel that won’t destroy my skin, thankfully this product doesn’t do that! My skin looks so fresh and healthy and I can use it without the fear of my skin being too sensitive!
Hannah1010
2found this helpful
Jan 3, 2022

Effective and pretty!

I had the chance to try out this peel complimentary from Paula's Choice before the official release and currently on my second tube. It's pretty strong so if your skin is not used to higher percentage acids, it might sting quite a bit. I would only recommend it to people who are already experienced with high strength peels, otherwise your skin might break out. It works pretty well, and the holographic glow makes it unique.
Anastasia84
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