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BHA Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid (BHA) is a must have ingredient in your skincare routine. It's the fastest way to smoother, healthier and glowing skin! Discover more
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Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Redness
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Fast-absorbing liquid formula
Removes built-up dead skin cells
Fast absorbing liquid removes built-up dead skin cells and fights blackheads.
Salicylic Acid/BHA, Green Tea Extract, MethylpropanediolFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree shipping -
All skin typesBreakouts, Anti-Aging, Keratosis Pilaris
Leaves skin softer and smoother
Removes built-up dead skin cells
Reduces red bumps
Gently exfoliates dry, rough and bumpy acne-prone skin leaving it hydrated, smooth and soft.
Salicylic Acid/BHA, Antioxidants, Chamomile Flower ExtractFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree shipping -
NEWAll skin typesAnti-Aging, Enlarged pores, Dull skin
For a radiant, healthy glow
Reduces signs of ageing
Fights breakouts and blackheads
A gentle rinse-off exfoliant peel that dramatically resurfaces skin. The multi-acid blend is suitable for weekly use and visibly smooths wrinkles, refines rough, bumpy texture, brightens tone & unclogs pores.
AHA Blend, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Butterfly Pea Flower Extract€ 44,00Product out of stock
Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel
Full size€ 44,00This product is sold out at the moment. Fill in your email address below and we'll gladly send you an email as soon as it is back in stock!Free travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree shipping -
Combination skin, Oily skinAnti-Aging, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Sensitive skin
Removes built-up dead skin cells
Reduces signs of ageing
Suitable for sensitive skin
Ultra-light exfoliant improves visible signs of ageing and refines pores for radiant skin.
Licorice root extract, Peptides, Salicylic Acid/BHAFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree shipping -
-15%All skin typesBreakouts, Anti-Aging
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Removes built-up dead skin cells
Improves skin tone and texture
Smooth skin and reduce breakouts from top to toe with this daily exfoliating duo
Salicylic Acid/BHA, Green Tea Extract, Antioxidants15% set discountFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree shipping -
Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Redness
Soft on skin, hard on breakouts
Fast-absorbing liquid formula
Fights blackheads
Liquid exfoliant quickly penetrates deep inside pores, effectively clearing breakouts.
Green Tea Extract, Methylpropanediol, Salicylic Acid/BHAFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree shipping -
-15%All skin typesBreakouts, Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Rosacea-prone skin
Fights breakouts
Reduces discolouration from breakouts
Calms red skin
Targets breakouts, brown spots and wrinkles in one go.
Adenosine, Licorice root extract, Salicylic Acid/BHA15% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree shipping -
All skin typesRedness, Rosacea-prone skin, Sensitive skin
Suitable for rosacea-prone skin
Calms red skin
Removes built-up dead skin cells
Hydrating, exfoliating lotion reveals a smooth, radiant complexion.
Beta-glucan, Green Tea Extract, Salicylic Acid/BHAFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree shipping -
Combination skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Light gel, does not feel sticky
Removes built-up dead skin cells
Leave-on gel exfoliant gently targets blackheads and enlarged pores.
Bisabolol, Green Tea Extract, Salicylic Acid/BHAFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree shipping -
Normal skin, Combination skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Redness
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Calms red skin
Unclogs and visibly refines pores
Liquid exfoliant gently exfoliates the skin’s surface and inside pores for clearer skin.
Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Salicylic Acid/BHA, Hyaluronic AcidFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree shipping -
-15%All skin typesAnti-Aging, Enlarged pores, Dull skin
Unclogs and visibly refines pores
Improves skin tone and texture
Protects skin against the harmful effects of pollution.
A brightening treatment that neutralises the effects of daily pollution and blue light.
Salicylic Acid/BHA, White tea, Antioxidants15% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree shipping -
Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts
Removes excess oil
Unclogs and visibly refines pores
This mask is specially formulated for acne-prone skin. It mattifies shiny skin, helps prevent breakouts and soothes redness.
Triple clay blend, Willow Herb, Green Tea ExtractFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree shipping -
All skin typesBreakouts, Very dry skin, Redness
Moisturising lotion
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Anti-inflammatory
Lightweight lotion softens and hydrates skin while diminishing blackheads and blemishes.
Allantoin, Oat Extract, Salicylic Acid/BHAFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree shipping -
All skin typesAnti-Aging, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Sensitive skin
Fights blackheads
Fights signs of ageing
Calms irritated skin
Lightweight liquid quickly calms redness and reduces red bumps. Perfect post-shave.
Licorice root extract, Peptides, Salicylic Acid/BHAFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree shipping
BHA (salicylic acid): the fastest way to smoother skin
Salicylic acid products for healthier skin
Exfoliation is an essential step in your skincare routine. Exfoliants gently remove the top layer of dead skin cells, helping to reveal the healthy layer of skin underneath. Salicylic acid (BHA) is an exfoliating ingredient which penetrates deep inside the skin's pores, helping to unclog any excess oil and impurities to prevent breakouts and blackheads. Salicylic acid skincare products are also anti-inflammatory, helping to calm and minimise redness.
Are you considering a salicylic acid peel? You may want to first add a BHA exfoliant to your skincare routine. Daily use of an exfoliant will enhance the effectiveness of the other products in your routine as they will be absorbed faster because they don't have to penetrate a layer of dead skin cells first.
How does a BHA (salicylic acid) exfoliant work? Find out here.
How to use and buy salicylic acid products
How should you exfoliate?
If you are new to using salicylic acid products, we recommend initially using one twice a week and then gradually build up usage to once or twice daily. Apply after cleansing and toning. A liquid BHA exfoliant is best applied with a cotton pad. Apply a BHA gel or BHA lotion the same way you would a day or night cream. Apply over the entire face, including the eye area (avoid the lower lash line and eyelids). Do not rinse. Then simply follow with the rest of your skincare routine. For daytime, follow with a moisturiser that contains a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater as the last step in your routine.
Our philosophy? Smart, Safe Beauty. The products you use should work and be good for your skin, no exceptions. Based on our heritage in consumer advocacy, each of our formulas is effective, safe and backed by cited research. We uncover the truth about skincare and share all of the facts with you along the way - because keeping your skin healthy shouldn't be a mystery.
Not satisfied with your new BHA (salicylic acid) exfoliant? We have a 60 day money-back guarantee policy. Simply contact our Customer Care team within 60 days of delivery for a full refund.
We're here to help youAt Paula's Choice we have exfoliants for every skin type. Want to buy salicylic acid products but don't know which one is most suitable for your skin type? Our Customer Care team are on hand to help you find the best products for your skin.