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Paula's Choice

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Annosa Favorite
NYT Wirecutter Pick
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With the simplest possible ingredient list, this product doesn’t overcomplicate what your skin needs. A 2025 Allure Readers’ Choice Award Winner and picked as the best upgrade exfoliant by Wirecutter.

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