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PanOxylClarifying Exfoliant with 2% Salicylic Acid

Instead of Paula's Choice 2% BHA, $37BHA exfoliant

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Size 118 ml, $1.63 / fl oz

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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

The luxury original: Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, $37

What matches: The same 2% salicylic acid in a thin water-and-butylene-glycol liquid you leave on, doing the same work on clogged pores and blackheads.

What it does worse: PanOxyl leaves out the green tea and adds glycerin and betaine to offset dryness, plus chamomile, which people allergic to ragweed can react to.

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About the Product

What it is: Leave-on 2% salicylic acid liquid for clogged pores and acne-prone skin, with glycerin and betaine to offset dryness. Apply with a cotton pad after cleansing.

Highlighted Ingredients:

  • 2% salicylic acid
  • Glycerin
  • Betaine

What Else You Need to Know:

  • Dermatologist recommended: This gentle leave-on exfoliating treatment helps to clear existing acne and penetrate pores with 2% Salicylic Acid, which dissolves dead skin for a clearer, glowing complexion.
  • Penetrates pores: 2% Salicylic Acid helps penetrate pores to control and reduce acne pimples for clearer skin with fewer breakouts.
  • Penetrates pores to control and reduce acne pimples: Skin can become dry and lackluster when dead skin cells build up on the surface. Regular exfoliation removes the oil buildup, leading to a smoother, clearer complexion with fewer breakouts.
  • Super lightweight: This clear leave-on liquid acne treatment absorbs easily into the skin.
  • The gentle alcohol-free formula that’s pH-balanced can be used daily to treat acne-prone skin. Skin-nourishing ingredients like Blue Algae help calm irritation and redness.

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