Paula's Choice CLEAR Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution with 2% Salicylic Acid

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What it is: A liquid leave-on exfoliant with two percent salicylic acid (BHA) to unclog congested pores and visibly fade red marks for clearer-, healthier-looking skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA) 2%: Penetrates pores to help reduce blemish-causing debris, dead skin, and excess oil.
- Allantoin: Skin-soothing ingredient calms redness and sensitivity
- Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate): Provides lightweight hydration and helps skin retain moisture.

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 gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This nonirritating, leave-on liquid exfoliant quickly works to unclog pores and combat blackheads, white bumps, and breakouts. Formulated with an effective pH level of 3.5 to four, the BHA-enriched formula visibly improves acne-related redness and discomfort for skin that appears more even-toned and comfortable with less-visible blemishes than before.

Clinical Results: In an independent clinical trial using the CLEAR Regular Strength Kit:
- 96% experienced smaller post-acne marks
- 80% saw clearer, smoother texture
- 80% saw healthier-looking skin overall