I was so skeptical about using a BHA product because of my skin's sensitivity and rosacea. I have tried products containing salicylic acid in the past and they ruined my skin. However, this one is different. My skin loves this product. My redness is greatly reduced and my pores are looking smaller. A lot of my blackheads are disappearing. I love the fact that I have found an something to exfoliate my skin that doesn't turn it bright red. Thank you for such an amazing product!

I barely used the gel in the past. I liked the results but it dried out my combination skin. This lotion is so nice. I can use it everyday and I love the cucumber smell. Highly recommend!

I barely used the gel in the past. I liked the results but it dried out my combination skin. This lotion is so nice. I can use it everyday and I love the cucumber smell. Highly recommend!

First of the smell is really awful. I thought maybe it was an old sample that got "stale" or something! I tolerated it for the sake of testing the product anyways. The next morning my face felt and looked fabulous (that evening I tried the toner for dry skin and the bha 1%). I have some clogged pores on my temples and jawline and these products seemed to help with reducing size and the texture of skin. Unfortunately, the next 3xs I used just the bha I brokeout in red bumps! Not for me....

Something truly amazing is starting to happen to my skin, now that I've been using this stuff for close to a month. I am new to PC products and had never before used an exfoliant like this. Everything I had been told in the past about exfoliating revolved around facial scrubs, home masks, and irritating toners. I live in a super dry climate and have been claiming dry skin for quite a while, but with flaky breakouts on the lower half of my face. Finally seeing my true combo oily skin type again!

Something truly amazing is starting to happen to my skin, now that I've been using this stuff for close to a month. I am new to PC products and had never before used an exfoliant like this. Everything I had been told in the past about exfoliating revolved around facial scrubs, home masks, and irritating toners. I live in a super dry climate and have been claiming dry skin for quite a while, but with flaky breakouts on the lower half of my face. Finally seeing my true combo oily skin type again!

I had previously tried the gel and liquid versions of this product, but both left my skin (on the drier end of combination with occasional minor breakouts) constantly dry and flakey, despite my regular use of moisturizers intended for dry skin. This is the perfect solution. It still has the BHA, but the texture of the lotion feels great and keeps my skin from getting flakey. I know it's not an added fragrance, but I also rather like the cucumber smell.

I recently stopped using my prescription rosacea treatment to see how Paula's Choice products alone would work on my redness. I was amazed that two weeks later my redness was gone! I use the entire system but I think this is the magic product that is helping so much with the redness. I love this stuff! The other huge benefit is that this product has gotten rid of the blackheads I've had on the sides of my nose for 30 years! I like all the rosacea products but I really love the exfoliant!

I normally love Paula's Choice products, but have to admit I was disappointed with this one. It doesn't seem to have the power to clear my cystic acne/other pimples, and I have used it for over 5 months. I am hopeful that the 2% will do a better job (??) It remains to be seen. I use other Paula's products that I am fully satisfied with, so perhaps it's just a matter of trying out some more of her lines.

I bought this as part of the Skin Recovery line. Literally OVERNIGHT my pores were so improved and redness in my skin was gone!

The smells and it broke my face out. I've switched to the 2% and am going to try the 5% AHA. I need to return this product or throw it in the trash.

I have very dry skin that is usually clear. I started getting some redness and occasional small blemishes near my t-zone and I had some minor blackheads that I wanted to clear up so I decided to try the 1% (samples of the 2% made my skin quite red). Pros: cleared up my blemishes & redness, reduced blackheads. Cons: dried out my skin a bit which was ok for my t-zone but I can't use this under my eyes, even when following with PC moisturizer and sunscreen. Good spot treatment though.

I love this product so much I could cry. I have rosacea, BAD rosacea, the kind Finacea and Metrogel does nothing for. The kind of rosacea that 99% of products applied to the skin turn my face into what I call "raw hamburger' face. One of the side effects of having rosacea this bad is your skin gets very rough, almost sandpaper like. Make-up is a nightmare because imagine what applying foundation to sandpaper looks like. The exfoliating properties of this product are extremely subtle. Love this!

Smells like old cucumbers, but that does not last. That is the smell of real cucumber, not fragrance. Lotion textured, but you use very little. It is not a moisturizer but a BHA with moisturizers in it. Use a tiny amount. Sinks in better then gel and leaves no shine and is not harsh. I got some flakes and red spots that faded. At first I felt dry, but that subsided in a few days. . CS has been very helpful with suggesting products. I had to try a few to figure out what worked.

i just received this a few days ago, along with the 8% AHA gel. i'm planning on alternating AHA and BHA each day. compared to the AHA gel, i like the texture and smell of this one much more. however, this doesn't leave my skin feeling very moisturized. i have normal to dry skin. i just ordered the AHA body treatment and am hoping that i like the texture better so that it leaves my skin feeling more hydrated. note that i always follow up with a moisturizer, my new favorite is PC body butter!

I just finished a bottle of the old version of this 1% and tried a sample of this 1% updated version. I absolutely hate the sickly cucumber smell of this version. I realize that there is no added fragrance, but the odor of medicinal cucumber brought tears to my eyes! If you are sensitive at all to certain odors, this might not work for you. Luckily, I tried the 2% lotion and there is no overwhelming cucumber smell and I will thus use it instead.

I have been blessed with fairly nice skin...though aging! I am impressed with this product. I especially appreciate the slight scent--though I usually eschew scented creams or cosmetics. This scent is subtle and fresh. I also like that my face feels refreshed after application. I use it at night and in the morning before applying moisturizers. I have never written about a product before-- I am pleased with all of Paula's products--and just relieved to let someone else do all the research!

I don't really know what to say - It seems to have made acne marks look darker to me, my make up looks weird...Maybe the lotion just isnt for me . On the plus side I see none of the usual shine I see at noon, my pores looke smaller and already blackheads look smaller and a lot less of them. Maybe I will try the gel - possible the lotion is just not for me.

I ordered a couple of samples of this and I am loving it! Right now, I am using it as a spot treatment for breakouts. I find it really effective in making them disappear! I dab a little on my problem spots at night and in the morning, they are significantly diminished. I also have rosacea and have read reports that say BHA is good for it. I'm going to buy this in my next Paula's order and give it a try.

I have been using a topical medicated cream for the last 4 years. It has kept my condition under control. But I still had some stubborn bumps that just wouldn't go away. I also used a cream exfoliant once a week. I finally decided to give this product a test drive. I was a little concerned about the combination of products ( prescription and BHA) but I spoke to customer service and was given reassurance that all would be OK.. Well I must report that all is well after 3 weeks of using this product. In fact I can't believe the improved condition of my skin. I see faster results using the BHA than my prescription cream which is also an acid. Everyday i check my magnifying mirror to appraise the results and find a great reflection!!!! It's short of a miracle. I never dreamed that a skin product could work so well. Now, of course I'll have to investigate more of Paula's products.

After careful testing, I've determined that the thickeners in this lotion are causing tiny blemishes. I am going to stick with the 1% BHA gel and use the anti-aging clear skin hydrator when I need to add moisturizer. I was disappointed with this because I prefer the application of the BHA lotion to the gel. The lotion is easier for me to spread thinly, while the gel can cause me to apply too much. The rest of my routine consists of CeraVe foaming cleanser, Paula's Choice toner, serum, and SPF from the skin balancing line.

I have oily, acne-prone skin and pores that clog easily, contributing to breakouts. I started using this 4 years ago, every night after I wash my face and before I apply my moisturizer. It's not a "cure-all" but the texture and tone of my skin improved significantly when I started using it and I haven't stopped. If you try this and have a skin reaction, don't be discouraged! Sometimes you need to slowly transition to a new product, or try out different combinations. But I think this is the one thing that has really improved the texture of my skin and reduced my breakouts over the years.

I've used this 1% BHA lotion for years because I thought it was important to have an exfoliant in my routine and this was the recommendation of the Paula's Choice team. I have dry skin with Rosacea. This causes my skin to flush bright red for at least 10 minutes. I thought this was just a normal reaction to an exfoliant so I've continued to use it, however since it didn't appear to be doing much I thought I'd give some of the 2% BHA's a try. I've since tried the regular strength Clear Toner and 2% Gel and both were very effective and caused no irritation or flushing! I'm beyond shocked that somehow the 2% is working better for me. I thought they would only suit those with oily, acne prone skin. Apparently not! It must be something in the lotion I'm reacting to. I'm sure it's still an option for others - everyone reacts differently of course. I just want people to know that if you react to one of the BHA options- do make a point of trying the others. This may seem obvious, but since I believed this was the gentlest option I didn't experiment. I'll definitely be switching product now that I know I can exfoliate without causing a flushing episode! Customer Care Response: Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear of your experience with this product. While this response is not typical, we do understand that each customer is uniquely different in how they will respond to products or ingredients. This along with everyday environmental factors can sometimes play a part in how someone will ultimately respond to a product or combination of products. We are happy to hear the other BHA's work better for you and encourage you to stick with what works! Please contact customer care so that we may off your an in house credit for this product to use toward a future purchase.

I'd been taking a rosacea oral prescription and using a prescription topical on my sensitive dry skin. After using this product for just a couple weeks I no longer needed either of these prescriptions. After a year, I tried not using it for a week to see what happened—rosacea came back and had to start the topical prescription again. Used the 1% BHA again—prescription was needed at all a and smooth, clear flawless skin was back! Further, I have no flares at all. I apply it morning and night. (My rosacea is the red flush, swelling, few bumps.) This product is a miracle and I'll use it forever!

I have very mild rosacea and wanted to try something else. I have been using 8% AHA gel with decent results. Also use all the Moisture Boost products which I love. The odor is offensive and I have to quickly apply and not take a breathe at the same time. I will switch back to the AHA product and will not buy this again. This is the first product I have purchased from PC that I have been disappointed with. Customer Care Response: Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear you are not happy with the smell of this product. We don't use masking fragrances as they are irritants in the formulas so what you smell is the natural raw ingredients which can vary in intensity from batch to batch. We can assure you each batch is tested to ensure stability and potency of the ingredients. Please contact customer care so that we may offer you an in house credit for this product which may be used on a future purchase.