Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads for Clear Skin
by Paula's Choice · skin_care
Editor's Take
For clogged pores, this is the counter staple: 2% Salicylic Acid that works hard, though the pad format rides on plain glycol chemistry.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.5 / 10
- Modern Tech: 5.8 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 6.5 / 10
- Sustainability: 7.9 / 10
The Verdict
For breakout-prone skin, the Strong Efficacy score is earned: 2% Salicylic Acid gets useful solvent support from Methylpropanediol and Butylene Glycol. Technology sits at Some Modern Features, meaning smart delivery without anything especially luxurious or novel. Clean is middle of the road because Polysorbate 20 and Tetrasodium EDTA keep stricter shoppers from calling it pristine, while sustainability still lands in the Good band. Worth it for steady blackhead and congestion control, not for anyone expecting a plush treatment-serum feel.
Full INCI list
Water (Aqua), Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA