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Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant for Clear Skin

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Highlights

Good for: PoresGood for: Pores
Salicylic AcidSalicylic Acid
Fragrance FreeFragrance Free
VeganVegan
Good for: Acne/BlemishesGood for: Acne/Blemishes
Trending on SocialTrending on Social

About the Product

Item 2421360

What it is: Best-selling 2% BHA is a gentle leave-on exfoliant with salicylic acid & green tea that unclogs pores & controls oil for clear skin.  


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes


Formulation: Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients:

- BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid)%: Penetrates pores to clear blemish-causing buildup and shed dead skin.

- Green Tea Extract:  A potent antioxidant quickly calms redness & soothes skin barrier.

- Methylpropanediol: Hydrates & prevents water loss while visibly improving skin’s glow. 


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.


What Else You Need to Know: This gentle leave-on exfoliant works within the pore lining where congestion & blemishes begin. 2% BHA is clinically proven to visibly reduce pores, control oil & support skin’s barrier. Exfoliation helps the rest of your routine absorb better and work harder for a glowing, makeup-ready complexion.


Clinical Results:

- Clinically proven to visibly reduce pores & control oil

Based on an independent clinical study with 32 subjects after 4 weeks. 


-Clinically proven to improve skin barrier

Based on an independent clinical study of 29 subjects


-Salicylic Acid (BHA) 2%: Penetrates pores to clear blemish-causing buildup and shed dead skin.
-Green Tea: A potent antioxidant that soothes irritated skin while improving visible signs of aging.
-Methylpropanediol: Hydrates while visibly enhancing the skin’s glow and the formula’s penetration.

Water (Aqua), Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA.

Suggested Usage:

-Apply once or twice daily after cleansing and toning.

-Gently shake 1–2x onto hands or a cotton pad. Provides up to 120 uses.

-Apply to face and neck (avoid contact with your lash line and eyelids).

-Do not rinse.

-Follow with serum and/or moisturizer.

-For daytime wear, always finish with SPF 30+.


Start Slowly: Apply every other day and note skin's response. Then use up to twice daily. For daytime, always finish with SPF 30+. For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine. If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before using any products that contain salicylic acid.C81

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