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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant vs Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment

Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
From $37· 4 fl oz
Salicylic Acid
Paula's Choice
Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
From $65· 30ml
RetinolMatrixyl PeptidesVitamin C+1 more

Actives breakdown

Active ingredientPaula's ChoicePaula's Choice
Salicylic AcidYesNo
RetinolNoYes
Matrixyl PeptidesNoYes
Vitamin CNoYes
Licorice RootNoYes

Layering & Safety

Combined Verdict

Use with caution

Salicylic Acid and Retinol can clash: Retinol + salicylic acid can over-exfoliate and damage the barrier. Alternate nights.