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Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant"It helps get rid of texture. It helps brighten the skin. It just helps smooth the skin out beautifully."$37.00

@vanitarattan reviewing Paula's Choice Complexion Renewal Pads at 33:32 in a YouTube Shorts video

Complexion Renewal Pads"The second ingredient here is denatured alcohol."-

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Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

4.8

“It helps get rid of texture. It helps brighten the skin. It just helps smooth the skin out beautifully”1:34–1:42
“I've been using this for years, and I actually worked with them earlier this year, so shout out to Paula's Choice for working with me. I genuinely love this product. I think this product is so good”1:42–1:45
“I find that it works with most skin types”1:51–1:57
“Paula's Choice Exfoliant, it's amazing”2:27–2:33
“One tip I do have when you use this, add this on your bare skin and let this dry down. I would say a good 5 minutes and then go on with a serum or a moisturizer. I think that's where I find it to work the best when you let it really absorb into your skin”2:31–2:37
Source: 10 more high-end sephora makeup products you actually need (2026) | part 2 - Jun 11, 2026

Magdaline Janet106K subscribers

4.8

“Amazing changed my skin for the better”17:41–17:47
“It is very strong though so don't use this every day”17:45–17:49
“It does everything it claims it does. It helps shrink pores, unclog pores, it helps with blackheads, it helps with acne. It's incredible”17:52–17:59
“The price is not too bad too. Like this will last you ages 'cause you're not using this every day”18:01–18:05
“My skin just looks so so smooth when I use it. It's incredible”18:05–18:11
“This is top tier status. I highly highly recommend this, especially if you struggle with congestion prone skin, blackheads, acne, the whole shebang”18:11–18:15
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estherdaze26K subscribers

“This is probably more geared towards people who have more intense acne or really oily, because BHA loves oil, and that is going to go deeper into your skin”7:35–7:39
Source: Sephora Sale Faves for Every Concern from a Dermatologist - Apr 4, 2026

Dr. Shereene Idriss1.7M subscribers

“It's got no fragrance, no alcohol, no essential oils, which is excellent”28:58–29:00
“It's fantastic to reduce breakouts because it is fat soluble”29:09–29:11
“I absolutely love this product, and I would buy this product if this was my main concern, which is oily skin”29:37–29:39
Source: Best and worst acids for acne-prone skin of colour - May 12, 2026

Dr. Vanita Rattan1.2M subscribers

Complexion Renewal Pads

“The second ingredient here is denatured alcohol”33:06–33:08
“It's the second ingredient means it's very high up in the INCI list. So, this means it's a high percentage”33:32–33:34
“They then put in glycolic acid”33:40–33:42
“They've got fragrance, limonene, linalool, hexyl cinnamal”34:02–34:04
“Just avoid”
Source: Best and worst acids for acne-prone skin of colour - May 12, 2026

Dr. Vanita Rattan1.2M subscribers

Brand note

Paula's Choice is a research-driven skincare brand that focuses on targeted, active-based formulas for specific concerns like acne, aging, and sensitivity. The Clinical PRO Retinaldehyde Dual-Retinoid Treatment is a standout for those wanting a potent retinoid that simplifies routines and delivers clear, smooth skin over time, though it comes at a higher price. The brand's strength is its evidence-backed approach, but some products can be pricey for what they offer, and not every formula justifies the cost.

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