Re: Paula Choice 2% BHA

Retiredpsych · ‎09-28-2010

I really really like this product. I had been using the 2%BHA in the lotion form for about a year and was not totally convinced that it was doing anything. Then when it was on the Q this month, the price was excellent, so I ordered the regular liquid. Wow, what a difference! the pores on my nose and any material in them is dramatically reduced. I use it all over the face in the morning (applied with my full hand.....I put about 3-4 drops in my hand, tap them together, then apply all over the face. I found that I use much less that way and don't loose product into a cotton pad) and only on my nose at night. I have a half a bottle of the lotion left so I am using it on my neck.

ChynnaBlue · ‎05-22-2012

Paula's Choice 2% BHA has been my must-have skincare product for years. If I stop using it, I always notice a difference. It also makes a great spot treatment if I do get an occasional pimple. I soak a cotton bud in the liquid and rub a little extra on the spot.

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HappyDaze · ‎06-13-2012

@Retiredpsych wrote:
I really really like this product. I had been using the 2%BHA in the lotion form for about a year and was not totally convinced that it was doing anything. Then when it was on the Q this month, the price was excellent, so I ordered the regular liquid. Wow, what a difference! the pores on my nose and any material in them is dramatically reduced. I use it all over the face in the morning (applied with my full hand.....I put about 3-4 drops in my hand, tap them together, then apply all over the face. I found that I use much less that way and don't loose product into a cotton pad) and only on my nose at night. I have a half a bottle of the lotion left so I am using it on my neck.

That is how I apply the liquid as well and a bottle lasts me a really long time doing in that way. I apply it down my neck and chest area too. I never thought to do the chest area until a few years ago and since I'd been using it so long I forgot all the amazing ways it has changed my skin until I saw how great it made my chest look! I used to use the lotion but now that my skin has changed, the lotion is a bit too heavy for me now.

Oshare-girl · ‎11-25-2010

Another great use for this is to clean out the pores in the ears. I've been using my earbuds a lot and noticed there was tenderness on my ear, not down in the canal. I applied the PC's BHA 2% and within 3 days, the oil plug was brought to the surface. I never realized one could get pimples in/on the ears, but I googled it and found many cases of it happening to people. Makes sense since there is wax as well as oils present in the ear area. Now I swab my ears everyday with the BHA. Even though I wash with soap & water daily, the BHA does its job to clean out the PORE.

Suebdoo · ‎08-31-2013

I got this too after all the great reviews from the ladies on here. I am seeing results on my nose I think. Only been using it a week. To be honest though, I have forgotten a couple times since it is an extra step for me.

Questions. How long until my pores are gone....well smaller? I am thinking probably a couple weeks if I use it consistently.

Also, do you apply it 1st thing, before vitamin C and serums?

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

@Suebdoo wrote:
I got this too after all the great reviews from the ladies on here. I am seeing results on my nose I think. Only been using it a week. To be honest though, I have forgotten a couple times since it is an extra step for me.

Questions. How long until my pores are gone....well smaller? I am thinking probably a couple weeks if I use it consistently.
Also, do you apply it 1st thing, before vitamin C and serums?

Suebdoo, any exfoliating product comes after cleansing and toner (if you use a toner) and before serums/treatments/sunscreen/moisturizers, etc.

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Suebdoo · ‎08-31-2013

Thanks @suzyQ3 that's what I am doing , so let the shrinking begin! LOL Luckily it isn't horrible. Just bugs me and I will use it religiously to get the benefits.

ETA I typed this yesterday and forgot to hit post LOL TG there is now the feature to save posts if you haven't hit the button.

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

I think I'm going to try this. I received an email from Q for the set of 4 oz & 1 oz for $26 with free shipping. I have been using Clinique's salicylic acid gel & they have discontinued it. I keep having breakouts out beside my eye around the temple area. That's the only place I have been getting them now & never had them before. Never had a problem with acne until menopause.