As soon as I applied it the first time I immediately got a little worried that it won’t work very well for me because my skin is already super-oily, therefore, I feared this rich texture will create that unnecessary layer of grease. It is an oil-soluble ingredient, which means it can cut through the surface oil to get inside the pores and remove the buildup of sebum, bacteria, dead skin cells, and accumulated white blood cells. However, even mothers of twins have a favorite child, so having a favorite product even though they are supposed to do the same thing is just something that comes naturally, I suppose.

After cleansing, use in the skin, toner, or essence step. If used as toner, make sure the liquid is fully absorbed before applying next step skincare products. Recommend to use 2-3 times in a week, and gradually build up the usage according to the skin condition. I want to say that it has a veeeeeery slight medicinal scent to it because that is how BHAs usually smell, but nope, there is absolutely nothing here. Performance My recommendation is to apply it directly on the face instead of applying it on a cotton pad first as this saves you from wasting more of the product. Scent Just started to use but I must say Iove the way my skin felt afterwords. I've combination skin and anything that's too harsh breaks me out even more, cause of my sensitive skin this helps me exfoliate without irritating my skin and unclog my pores especially around my T-Zone. Furthermore, according to this study from June of 2013, green tea extract showed to have a prolonged moisturizing effect, reduce skin roughness, as well as the ability to improve skin wrinkles. ConsistencyFor using during the daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF30 or greater. Ingredients NB: I can show you how to never have acne again. If you have acne and want it gone, read this message. I love Paula’s Choice products and I would highly recommend you to try either the 2% BHA Liquid or the Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution 2% Salicylic Acid, which I have also reviewed on my blog.

The duration of one skin cycle is approximately 4 weeks. So it will take about 4-6 weeks to notice significant difference in your skin. Most BHA and salicylic acid products are spot treatments, for applying to individual pimples as they happen. We sometimes get carried away with skin care products and we think that the more we apply – the more benefits we will receive, however, this is not a good way to go about any skincare product, and the BHA Liquid Exfoliant isn’t an exception. Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water, Butylene Glycol, Betaine Salicylate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl HexanediolTo be effective, BHA must have a pH between 3 and 4, which tells us it is slightly acidic. Therefore, BHA exfoliants are notorious for being more suitable for oily skin types as well as skins prone to acne breakouts. As we all know, Paula’s Choice is a great brand and her exfoliating products are the ace in the skincare game; however, COSRX has been steadily making a name for itself for effective yet affordable skincare. Step 3– Wait as the liquid gets fully absorbed before you layer any makeup or sunscreen on top. Our advice would be that you should give it at least 20-30 minutes to get its full benefits. Furthermore, it is a very gentle, anti-inflammatory ingredient that is easily tolerated by the skin and it takes very little time to get used to.

I had a breakout on my forehead that consisted of a few smaller pimples and one slightly bigger, angry cyst towards my left temple so I decided it was the perfect time to put it to a test and see how this product will handle them. Step 2– Start by spreading a thin over your whole face and avoiding the eye area. You can also concentrate the gel on dead skin or areas of congestion like the forehead, chin and nose. If you are using a toner, wait for liquid to get absrob by the skin. Water, Methylpropanediol (hydrator/penetration enhancer), Butylene Glycol (slip agents/penetration enhancers), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (anti-irritant/antioxidant), Polysorbate-20 (solubilizing agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancer), Tetrasodium EDTA (chelating agent) Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid. Betaine salicylate is a combination of salicylic acid with betaine. It works as an exfoliant and natural moisturizer, without being too harsh on the skin.It’s best to play it safe with strong treatments like this one, so try combining it with something more nourishing instead. Reply I’ve seen a lot of people online saying this is a toner, however, I beg to differ. Exfoliating solutions such as this one is something you typically use after a toner, but it wouldn’t be a sin if you skipped the toning part, in my opinion. Ingredients COSRX claims that the product provides chemical exfoliation to achieve clear, acne-free skin. Instead of plain mineral water, it contains willow bark water (a natural exfoliant) to maximize exfoliating and clearing benefits without irritation. BHAs penetrate deeply into the pores and helps clear clogged pores and gently exfoliates dead skin cells, giving the skin its natural glow. BHAs are oil-soluble so they are able to penetrate through oil, natural and otherwise, to truly dissolve it and clean out clogged pores. They also have amazing anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. So, besides plain ol’ water and other super-hydrating ingredients such as Methylpropanediol and Butylene Glycol, the two main superstar ingredients in this product are: