Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
The leave-on BHA that shows up in nearly every blackhead routine. It’s the quiet, everyday work that makes extraction days easier.
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Our pick for: Keeping blackheads in check between sessions
Skill level: Beginner friendly, go slow at first
Where it fits: After cleansing, before moisturizer
Our verdict: If extraction is the highlight reel, this is the practice that happens every week. Worth having.
Here’s the thing nobody tells you about great extraction footage: the skin usually has a routine behind it. Salicylic acid (BHA) is oil-soluble, which is why it’s the ingredient people talk about most for blackhead-prone skin. Paula’s Choice made this one a cult favorite for a reason.
Why it earned a spot on our shelf
It’s a liquid, so it’s easy to apply evenly with a cotton pad or your fingers, and it’s a leave-on, so it keeps working after you’re done. It’s the step viewers ask us about most when they want to know “what do I do between sessions?”
How to use it like we do on camera
- Cleanse and pat your face dry.
- Soak a cotton pad or put a few drops in your palm.
- Swipe over the nose, chin and forehead, or wherever you get blackheads.
- Let it absorb. No rinsing.
- Follow with moisturizer, and sunscreen in the morning.
Coach’s tip
Start two or three nights a week. If your skin is happy after a couple of weeks, you can build up. Don’t stack it with other strong exfoliants on the same night.
Pair it with
CeraVe SA Cleanser, COSRX Snail Essence, Hero Mighty Patch
Skip it if…
you’re already using a strong retinoid or another acid every night. Talk to a dermatologist before layering actives.
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