I Used Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant On My Acne Scars for 30 Days | Honest Review 

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i have super super oily skin and i used it 2 times a day and my skin still oily but not that much anymore

@@godtrunksdb9830 if you have sensitive skin it will eventually. Too much of anything can be bad.

@@godtrunksdb9830 Most dermatologists will agree that the max amount of chemical exfoliant to use per week is 4 times.

I have very sensitive skin (rosacea) and do this more or less every evening. I use azelaic acid and rosehip seed oil after. I’m getting no bad reaction so far…is it alright?

Thank you so much! I can totally relate - the first time I saw my dermatologist, I walked in the door and he said ‘we need to fix your face’ so I think it’s just the general lack of personal skills by dermatologists... Is definitely a huge punch to your self esteem though! It played through my head for months. Good luck with your journey regardless of what you decide to do :)

Oh my god the way doctor talk ! I though it’s only in my country they are rude and make feel bad about yourself when you ask .. what’s the meaning of studying for years then not talking kindly to people .. that means nothing

Girl just buy products from Paola’s Choice for acne, and it will transform your whole face in months!! That brand is ff amazing. + Use non fragrance moisturiser. Good luck! Xx I struggled for the first time with Hormonal Acne and it’s slowly getting back to normal., but I always struggled with full face of super big acne and under skin pimples, since I was 15. Now it all gonee

@@marinalore9061 hiii just wanna know which product you used and how plzzz?? Because I struggled with acne and pimple under my skin since last year and it didn’t get better. I want to buy Paula choice’s products but I don’t know how to use them, what frequency, etc If you can give me some advice It would be very great 😊😊

That was so rude and mean of him I’m so sorry you had to experience that

Did it open or clog your pores?

@@herbertzuo9456 for me it basically helped me pass my math and english finals with ez, highly recommended if ur hungry from tomorrow.

Retinoids by Galderma cost less than US$10 in my country for a 30g tube.

@@impuves what?

I have so many questions. I have pimples and the leave hyperpigmentation (dark spot). I need something that completely removes them without purging. I tried retinol, la roche possay, amlactin, this other 1 I forgot but nothing works. Please tell me what works and how long it takes to see results. Thank you.

Do you think the travel size (30 ml) of this product will go 3 months?

@@sadiajafrinn probably if you're only using it every other day it would def do one and a half though

@@helenh4867 One & a half month?

@@sadiajafrinn a travel bottle of you're using it am and pm

@@helenh4867 Okay, thanks!

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Wow makes sense

edit: it makes your skin texture SO smooth and better, effective against white comedons and small bumpy areas. BUT it makes your cystic break out WAY more if you do not properly moisturize. It's a balance and different for everyone: for some 2-3/ week is the limit for other 1/day for others, twice .

edit 2: it wasnt bha that made cystic acne, but another product i was using lmao (yeah what a story). Now using only bha twice per day and not needing moisturizer cause my skin doesn't need anything heavier than lightweight serum in summer. If and only if i have a bad day and for some reasons i have a skin drier than usual, (lets say i go to the pool, then beach, and showered 3 times that day), then I'll use a moisturizing serum but it's really exceptional

@@yulian7435 Bro PC BHA works great for texture and acne I've heard. But how benefical is it for the skin tone ? I mean is it any effective in terms of brightness and evening out skin tone ? I have some littile skin discoloration I would like to address so was wondering if BHA can help with that or not.

Niacinamid also cause purging right ?

Yes niacinamide can too. That's why you have to keep using the products for 2-3 months to see results. People generally get worried and think the products aren't working when they start to break out, but it's just your skin purging out all the bad stuff. If you break out in the places you would normally break out, it's purging. I've been doing my routine since October and my skin is so much better. It's smoother, tone is more even, pores look reduced and not as oily. My cystic acne around "girl time" has definitely reduced and I've had quite a few comments recently about my skin glowing. My advice is to stick with it, appreciate everyone's skin is different and you will see results

@@solealucchini4890 girls niacinamide isn't an active, it's not supposed to cause purging. Purging is term that's being used too much nowadays when in reality it happens very rarely (even woth retinoid). Actives CAN cause purging, but it isn't supposed to always do so. That being said, if a product with no actives is giving you breakouts, it's just that, a breakout, not purging, so the products isn't working for you. I suggest you find a a product with a different formulation that contains niacinamide. I also want to add that 2-3 months is a lot of time to see if a product ia working for you- if it doesn't have actives in it (aha, bha, vitamin C or retinoids), you can tell within a few days, if it has actives wait 2-6 weeks.

Does it work for pores????

@@kunjalsahu3504 yes it does but I think that glycolic acid is better for pores. Start with a low percentage like Pixie glow

@@kunjalsahu3504 a bit. But it works for postacne and texture evening the best. And the skin is very smooth and not dry after that.

Hi, how often do you use it per week?

@@m__a_ Hi, eventough I have seborrheic dermatitis but my skin pretty resilient to acid. I use it every morning before my hydrating serum and niacinamide/azelaic acid. If you have sensitive or dry skin, I recommend to use the SA every other day or twice a week.

@@lalunesong thank you. I have seborrheic Dermatitis as well. I use AHA but want to use BHA to see if that helps me better.

Hello! I have issues with blackheads too. I was wondering whether you purged after using the stridex max pads? I have never heard of them (I have to say I’m new to skincare) and I am kind of scared of using heavy skin products. Would you recommend it for someone whose never used any acids?

Hi which azelaic are you using coz I’m using the one from the ordinary and I don’t like the texture of the suspension/cream. I’m trying to switch to serum

@@minadias Paula's Choice (EDIT: pricey but worth it)

@@rhyst124 dang that's like 50 euros total😭

Ooh! This is quite similar to the updated skincare routine routine im currently planning! Can i ask how it's been going for you using these products and what skin type + skin issues you had at the time of making this comment? Is it not too sensitizing for your skin to use both a cleanser and exfoliant with salicylic acid at the same time as well?

@@theprettygoodgatsby Initially I thought they were fine - then I noticed on not using them my skin went back to mayhem. They do the job! good luck

I recommend trying La Roche Posay if you haven't already and if you're too sensitive to CeraVe.

Natural lighting do be like that sometimes...

Is the ordinary cleanser good?

@@claudialu don't mix them! You can use them on different days, and not everyday. You should use the type of aha and the percentage of it based on your skin type. Don't forget to take days off from exfoliation, like use an exfoliator one day, take a day off, and then use again the other day, so exfoliate 2-4 times max per week.

Bha already did the aha job so wouldn't really need it

Please how do u use it with niacinamide is it the ordinary ? Thanks

@@baeksouhyun6662 alternately or every other day. dont do it at the same time.

@@lagnutac9218 okay thank youu

Hey what's the results? Did u use?

@@Butterflyinyourgarden My hyperpigmentation faded quite a bit, but it will take long time to really go away as these are stubborn hyperpigmentation I've had for years, but its looking good so far.

@@RedHatClub OK I hope your skin get better soon

@@Butterflyinyourgarden Thanks ✨.

@@RedHatClub any new results?

what sunscreen you use?

Is that everyday with tret and Paula's choice?

Biossance sunblock

If you're new to using Retin- A dont use it everyday. It's a prescription medication. Your physician or dermatologist can give advise how to use it properly.

@@teddibehr5726 preciate it

Ty for the information

@@marianaperez1570 Try 2-4 times a week,if u just started using it like me,just start with 2 times a week and add on the next week

Just keep using it. This cleans pores deep inside. You will get better skin soon. Even after that, you have to keep using it as part of your routine.

Did anything else work?

how is it now ?

@@sadiajafrinn i think constant clay masking helps.

@@ameliaporter8762 its under control but not fully gone! Sometimes the closed comedones will turn into inflamed acne 🙃

Thanks for watching!! I love how they stock the small bottle, I found it the perfect amount to trial for a month. I hadn't heard of the COSRX dupe - I haven't actually tried anything from them but have heard great things. Hopefully you won't get too much purging as you said. Good luck!! :)

@@BriannaJane deifntlely check out some of their stuff. I’m in Australia too and there is an Aussie site that stocks a lot of the Korean skincare brands at Nudie glow. They are super affordable and I’ve been obsessed. I got direct to these brands from James welsh who I discovered on RU-vid this year. Definitely check out his videos from a couple years back that talk about all these Korean brands you’ll get addicted. Korean skincare is way ahead of western brands

@@kaihandley4277 Oooh thank you so much! I’ll check them out... RIP to my bank account, I’ve always wanted to try Korean skincare

Totally agree! It even says to use twice a day. Perhaps that is suitable for regular BHA users...

It's just marketing. You're totally right, every dermatologist recommends using it 2x a week.

I put about 4-6 drops I’d say? I didn’t soak the whole cotton pad, just enough to wet it. Hope that helps!

@@BriannaJane Just use your palm. You are wasting by dropping it on cotton.

@@atengku9660 toner only works when you rub it off, patting it on just leaves behind the oils and dead skin that it just helped remove

@@Demi.d3mi ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eAlK-0WIu2I.html

Cotton pads are completely useless, Don't know why people use it

It might be good for you, it depends on what is causing your acne. I’d definitely recommend purchasing the smaller travel size if you were to try it though. That way you haven’t wasted too much money if it doesn’t work. It might also be worth seeing a doctor about your skin if it’s something that bothers you! It could just be hormonal or perhaps switching to gentler skincare products (I love La Roche Posay and also Cetaphil (super affordable!) to calm my skin). Good luck!

Maybe you should try giving your skin a day or two rest from it? Sometimes dry skin and pimples is your skin purging and becoming sensitive. Giving it a break and building up your tolerance slowly might help :)

Brianna Jane ttabk yi sweety ... I stopped it for days I’ll re start tomorrow .. I’ve mix skin naturally I has some pimples before using it ..

You should only use this twice a week max its to harsh to use everyday and can over dry your skin damaging your barrier causing more acne

Use it 2-3 times a week,and don't forget to moisturize, and use sunscreen regularly.

@@kelaa8370 thank you 🤍

Oh no 😰. That doesn't sound very good. Maybe you're purging? Not really sure, but hope u find a way to make it better 👍 :)

What’s your routine when you use it at night ?

@@moneyonmind2412 cetaphil face wash PC bha and moisturizer .

@@gretchenkim9187 i hope 🤞

@@euphoria957 you have to use a sunscreen the next day . I made the mistake of ignoring sunscreen after using a BHA and my skin burned from the sun

Yea it does help a lot

Cosrx's is gentler. They don't formulate with actual salicylic acid but a derivative of it. Pretty sure the Korean FDA doesn't allow OTC salicylic acid to be more than 1%.

Pores are normal and their size is genetic, so you can't shrink them, but they tend to appear smaller when you use products like the PC bha liquid because it constantly cleans the sebum and the pollution from the environment trapped in there. It takes an average if about 2 months to really see results.

It definitely says to use “once or twice daily”, but I’d agree that is maybe over exfoliating...

@@BriannaJane I recommend that you watch James Welsh channel on exfoliating. Although the directions say you can use daily, it is still not advised because your skin will become sensitive to the acid. Secondly, I didn’t catch in your video that you used a cleanser before exfoliating or a toner after exfoliating.

@@MrHoola I agree with him, as I said it’s probably over exfoliating, I was telling you what Paula’s Choice themselves say regarding how often to use it. I used this after cleansing and before moisturiser at night. I don’t use a toner as they don’t seem to do much for my skin and my cleanser is already pH balanced :)

You might be looking at a different product... If you go to the 2% BHA liquid exfoliant on Paula's Choice website you'll see it actually says "Use up to twice daily after cleansing & toning skin". But I'd agree twice a week is much gentler for the skin :)

Prob a moisturizer for sure

Use a toner before the serum, then moisturize.

I'm planning on it! I have some other acid products I'm trying out right now but am going to be repurchasing this one soon :)

@@BriannaJane What other acids are good for acne scars???can you pls list them out

@@geetarg248 mandelic acid is pretty good and it's gentle

Sure :)

You can but I've found that it works better if you apply it directly with your hands, also you won't waste product this way.

I would probably increase to everyday use in the PM and see how your skin reacts. If it can handle that but you still don’t notice any changes after a month or so, you can increase to daily AM and PM use (as Paula’s Choice suggests to use it). And don’t forget it can take around 3 months to see changes :)

I don't think you should cos it's a exfoliat and a retin A is a type of retinol and I think retinol would not react well or your skin wouldn't react well cos that's alot of actives and strong ones at that I'm not sure tho I would ask someone with experience

@@jademarongiu3072 thank you for your reply! That’s what I thought too!

@@mariange88 no problem here to help 😊

You can use the BHA in the morning and retinol at night, just maybe start at once a week with the BHA then work up to daily if you can tolerate it.

Just remember to use a sunscreen or the bha and retin A or any of your skin care won't matter cos your not wearing a sunscreen. your skin is also sensitive after you use those products

You leave it on your face, usually overnight, kind of like you would an essence or toner (ie before heavier lotions). If you feel excessive tingling or burning though (since it’s a BHA product) then I’d definitely wash it off, at least until your skin can build up a tolerance to it. Hope this helps!

You leave it in :)

same , I started yesterday. What is your évolution today?

Thanks for watching - I use final cut pro :)

yes, u cleanse your face before using this product. after applying it, u can proceed to use your own serum or moisturiser and monitor how the products sits on your skin or is there any reaction.. I just started using it and I do get the tingling so I cut down to using twice a week

@@nrlfhnn do you have any recommendations for cleansers to use before this product? i think my cleanser might be too strong and don’t want to dry out my skin

@@king32217 depends on your skin type, mine is acne prone and oily so I have been using gel cleanser that is gentle on my skin and doesn't leave a tight feeling after washing my face. currently I am using COSRX Low PH good morning gel (can use day n night, I use this in the morning, I'm down to my 4th tube now) and at night I use Paula's Choice pore normalising cleanser. it takes time to see which cleanser works for you, my skin journey has been years of trial & error, research and discipline 😅 hopefully u can find a routine that works for you

You would want to do this after cleansing and toning, if you tone. I wouldn’t use a retinol at the same time so make sure you alternate. And if you use this in the morning wear sunscreen. Also I’m pretty sure you shouldn’t use niacinamide at the same time so again, make sure you alternate.

You should be using aha and bha on clean dry skin, so wash the face, pat dry and after 2-3 min apply the exfoliator, wait 15 minutes for the acid to be completely absorbed by the skin (because the other products can mess with the ph and make it useless or too much to bear), and then layer other products like a serum, moisturizer and the occlusive (like oil) if you use one. You can mix niacinamide with basically anything, it just helps with the results. What you CAN'T mix together is actives, like aha, bha, vitamin C and retinoids. It is ideal to use exfoliators in the pm routine because some of them make the skin photosensitive, so you'll get more damage from the sun, resulting in the product causing damage instead of good . So to wrap it up: use the PC bha 2-3 times a week, at night, and on those nights don't use any other active. Don't forget to wear sunscreen regularly.

Haha yay!! I should’ve made that clearer - I missed 4 or 5 days out of the 30 days when I was building up my tolerance to it in the beginning (I would use it for ~3 days and then miss a day to give my skin a break). But after that I used it daily :)

@@BriannaJane love from INDIA🍡🍡

Need some more details dear...after application did u wash ur face or left it overnight

​@@geetarg248 I left it on my skin overnight like you would a treatment or toner. So I would wash my face, apply this product, let it dry then apply my moisturiser/rose hip oil on top :)

@@BriannaJane thank u♥

I didn’t use any other new products, I just used it after washing my face at night time and before applying my moisturiser (rose hip oil). You can check out my skincare routine in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XwAnuUQ7NxM.html. It’s still pretty much the same :)

You can't actually "shrink" your pores, but it does make your skin texture look more smooth yes :)

Just drying it

Hey I have bought this recently too! Hope this works for us 👀

How's your skin now??

@@shaz_khiaruiz4795 its much better now

@@kinzamalik8356 what are your skin problems?

@@alicia-hd2cs my acne was hormonal , i have a combination skin type so that was so tough to deal with it tbh. It’s been a year or more that I’ve been suffering from this acne gone somehow but its scars are still . Confused!!

It's fine. I do ordinary's aha/bha once a week too. And I also use Paula's bha every night. No problem.

No, only use this product 2 days per week. Over exfoliation may occur if it is used everyday.

Don't speak for everyone

Yes,

Surgery?lol its just couple laser sessions will be perfect,already did that and satisfied

or a couple chemical peels which are cheap. And most surgeries are painless and not TOO expensive unless you're in the US xD

A toner is usually to balance your skin pH after cleansing. This is definitely an exfoliant, not a toner. But, you use it in the same way as a toner (after cleansing, before serums or moisturiser). Keep in mind because it’s an exfoliant you might have sensitivities to it in the beginning and might not be able to use it every day :)

@@BriannaJane thanks a lot

I would follow up with The Ordinary’s Rose Hip Oil, which is what I’ve used as my nighttime moisturiser for years. If you have very oily skin, you might be able to get away without using a moisturiser, but if you usually use a moisturiser at night I’d just continue using it over the top. Just wait a few minutes after applying the exfoliant so it’s had time to soak in :)

Not really it could be purging which is a good thing

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