Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant ingredients, decoded
What Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Leave-on 2% salicylic acid exfoliant that unclogs pores and smooths texture; suitable for daily use.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
BHA. Oil-soluble, so it exfoliates inside pores; used for blackheads and acne.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
Nothing in particular stood out.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- MethylpropanediolHumectant
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
- Salicylic AcidExfoliant2%
- Polysorbate 20Emulsifier
We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.
Full ingredient list, decoded (8)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Methylpropanediol메틸프로판다이올Solvent and humectant that helps actives dissolve. | Humectant |
| 3 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 4 | Salicylic Acid 2%살리실릭애씨드BHA. Oil-soluble, so it exfoliates inside pores; used for blackheads and acne.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 5 | Polysorbate 20폴리솔베이트20Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 6 | Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract유차나무잎추출물Camellia leaf extract (sold as “green tea”), rich in antioxidant polyphenols. | Antioxidant |
| 7 | Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product. | pH adjuster |
| 8 | Tetrasodium EDTA테트라소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.