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“I thought my face was clean until I used this”

Beauty shoppers who have ‘finally’ achieved clear skin are crediting a budget-friendly Amazon buy for their newly transformed complexion. Those who have already gotten their hands on the ‘magic’ product say their skin is ‘flawless’ and blemish-free ‘within a few days of application’, according to the reviews.

Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant has been expertly formulated to unclog and shrink enlarged pores, as well as smooth and even skin tone. The fast-absorbing liquid also promises to remove built-up dead skin cells and fight blackheads and breakouts.

The ‘absolutely amazing’ serum exfoliates dead skin cells, both on the surface and deep inside pores, for clearer and more radiant looking skin. A 30ml bottle is available on Amazon for £12 or there’s a larger 118ml version which costs £35.

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Formulated using the hero ingredient, salicylic acid, the product helps decongest and clear pores of debris and excess oil, without drying out or stripping the skin. Salicylic acid is also a fantastic treatment for light acne, as it reduces swelling and redness, as well as preventing spots from occurring.

On Amazon, the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant has racked up an impressive 4.4 average star-review from a whopping 23,684 reviews. Beauty buffs have been wowed by how effective the liquid exfoliator is, clearing up their skin in a ‘matter of days’, in some cases.

One Amazon shopper said: “Really great product. This worked within a few days of using it, it works on sensitive skin, and I have now purchased it twice. Miracle in a bottle.”

A second wrote: “This product is my favourite. I only discovered it last year but I wish I knew about it sooner. My face always gets oily very quick and I used to have blackheads quite a lot. But since using this product, my face is almost flawless. It helps clear the makeup residue and reduce pores as well. I use it in the morning and evening after I apply toner.”

A third penned: “Absolutely amazing stuff after having issues with my skin on and off for years. My skin is finally clear. So happy with the results if you have issues with your skin, I highly recommend this product.”

“The hype is real,” mentioned another. “I bought a little bottle to try it out before committing, and have since bought the larger bottles directly from Paula’s Choice. Both myself and my partner have been using it, our skin types couldn’t be more different, but we’ve both had amazing results. I love how my skin feels with this, so soft and smooth, lines have been reduced.”

However, one person was less than impressed with the Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant because they’ve not noticed ‘any improvements’. They wrote: “Not seeing anything change at the movement, although, I am still trying it. Don’t like the scent really puts me off. Takes so long to absorb and until it does, I cannot touch my face. Does make your face feel stingy at the beginning but once absorbed, it’s fine. Did make my nose dry so, I don’t put it on my nose anymore.”

But another person gave the skin serum a five-star review, adding: “My son bought this but I have stolen it off him because I have discovered it is amazing. It comes out as a clear liquid, I put it on (flat) cotton wool and was shocked at the colour of the cotton wool by the time I had finished going around my face – I thought my face was clean until I used this.

“My skin really did feel nice afterwards. I have been wondering how/why my son has such nice looking skin – he said he has been using it a while. I am aged 52 and he is aged 22, I think it suits all ages and all skin types. Now I have discovered it, I will need to buy him a replacement bottle.”

Elsewhere, the The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is £8.90 at Boots. Or slightly more expensive is the L’Oréal Paris Bright Reveal Dark Spot Exfoliant Peel 25% AHA + BHA + PHA and Niacinamide costs £31.99. At LookFantastic, Pixi’s Glow Tonic, worth £25, is available for £18.