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Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliating Toner for Clear Skin
$78.00or 4 payments of $19.50 with or
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About the Product
Item 2834745
What it is: Best-selling 2% BHA is a gentle leave-on exfoliant with salicylic acid & green tea that unclogs pores & controls oil for clear skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid)%: Penetrates pores to clear blemish-causing buildup and shed dead skin.
- Green Tea Extract: A potent antioxidant quickly calms redness & soothes skin barrier.
- Methylpropanediol: Hydrates & prevents water loss while visibly improving skin’s glow.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This gentle leave-on exfoliant works within the pore lining where congestion & blemishes begin. 2% BHA is clinically proven to visibly reduce pores, control oil & support skin’s barrier. Exfoliation helps the rest of your routine absorb better and work harder for a glowing, makeup-ready complexion.
Clinical Results:
- Clinically proven to visibly reduce pores & control oil
Based on an independent clinical study with 32 subjects after 4 weeks.
-Clinically proven to improve skin barrier
Based on an independent clinical study of 29 subjects
-BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid): Gently dissolves breakout-causing buildup deep within pores.
-Green Tea Extract: Quickly relieves redness and soothes skin barrier.
-Methylpropanediol: Humectant prevents water loss and improves skin barrier.
Water (Aqua), Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA.
Suggested Usage:
-Apply once or twice daily after cleansing and toning.
-Gently shake 1–2x onto hands or a cotton pad. Provides up to 120 uses.
-Apply to face and neck (avoid contact with your lash line and eyelids).
-Do not rinse.
-Follow with serum and/or moisturizer.
-For daytime wear, always finish with SPF 30+.
Start Slowly: Apply every other day and note skin's response. Then use up to twice daily. For daytime, always finish with SPF 30+. For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine. If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before using any products that contain salicylic acid.C81
Recycling Instructions:
Check your local recycling authority's guidelines.
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