Key ingredients
4.7/5
Salicylic acid 2% is the main active in this exfoliating toner.
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SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
$29.60
The reference 2% salicylic liquid. Reliable for clogged pores without a scrub.
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The Edyt Score
4.7 / 5.0
Targets
4.4/5
This exfoliating toner is a 2% BHA.
Formula standards
4.7/5
The formula is a 2% BHA.
The verdict
The reference 2% salicylic liquid.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (The Ordinary, COSRX, Naturium, PanOxyl, Pixi, and SOME BY MI) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Clogged pores and texture | Brightness and texture | Mild multi-acid nights | 2% BHA alternative | Acne-prone texture | Everyday glow exfoliation | Multi-acid texture nights |
| Key actives | Salicylic acid 2% | Glycolic acid 7% | AHA + BHA | Salicylic acid 2% | Salicylic acid 2% | Glycolic acid 5% | AHA + BHA + PHA |
| Texture | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner |
| Skin fit | Oily combination | Normal resilient | Combination | Oily combination | Acne-prone | Normal combination | Combination acne-prone |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes | 2% BHA · Leave-on | 7% glycolic · Budget | AHA/BHA · Milder | 2% BHA · Alt lane | 2% SA · Acne brand | 5% glycolic · Glow Tonic | AHA BHA PHA · K-beauty |
| $ / size | $29.60 | $13.50 | $14.97 | $18.99 | $6.49 | $25.75 | $16.80 |
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FAQ
Who is SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant best for?
The reference 2% salicylic liquid. Reliable for clogged pores without a scrub.
How did Edyt Beauty score this exfoliating toner?
Edyt Beauty rates SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 4.7 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from The Ordinary, COSRX, Naturium, PanOxyl, Pixi, and SOME BY MI. For more from the same brand, see More from Paula's Choice below.
Where can I buy it?
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