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From the pore-reducing toner to the moisturizing oil booster.

Side-by-side collage of Paula’s Choice Exfoliate, Boost, and Clinical products, on a colorful background

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It also has an under-the-radar cult-like following.

Why, you ask?

Is it the silky texture that creates the perfect canvas for foundation?

Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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The built-in SPF 30?

The protective antioxidants it contains?

Happily, theres no need to choose, since you get all three.

Photos of person’s face before and after using Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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Its a morning routine must-use, whether or not youre applying makeup over it.

Yet somehow in this formulation, they do.

To take care of the skin below your chin, we especially like this lotion.

C15 Super Booster

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Like the 2% BHA treatment for the face, this also has salicylic acid.

Here, it helps to remove dead, dry skin and leave it silky soft.

For the best results, use it twice a day, pre-moisturizer.

Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster on a stone surface

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Even better: Our active breakouts started to calm down,hyperpigmentationevened, and the appearance of pores minimized.

And we can speak from experience.

Right away, we saw a change in pore size and an added glazed-donut-like glow to our skin.

Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA

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We put the product to the test and love how its lightweight formula absorbs into the skin quickly.

After repeated use, we noticed how well this booster calms redness and flakiness.

Our tip: a little goes a long way.

Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30

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Apply a few drops to freshly cleansed skin to protect your skin barrier from everyday drying agents.

It also works a dream beneath makeup and layers well over other products like your serum and moisturizer.

The effective, science-backedingredientsused in Paulas Choice products have helped create a reputable, positive view of the brand.

Paula’s Choice Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment

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Paulas Choice is good for allskin types.

The wide range of highly effective products can serve everyone in all parts of a skincare routine.

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A person’s skin before and after applying Paula’s Choice Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment

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Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Lightweight Face Moisturizer

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Person dispensing Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Lightweight Face Moisturizer into palm of hand

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Reflection in mirror of person applying Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Lightweight Face Moisturizer

Person dispensing Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Lightweight Face Moisturizer into palm of hand

Reflection in mirror of person applying Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Lightweight Face Moisturizer

Paula’s Choice Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer

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Amazon Paula’s Choice Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA

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Paula’s Choice Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA on someone’s hand next to its bottle

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Paula’s Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster

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Paula’s Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster and packaging displayed on bathroom countertop

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Redness Relief Repairing Serum

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Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner

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Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner Before and after

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Paula’s Choice Resist Daily Pore-Refining Treatment with 2 Percent BHA

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Person’s face before and after using Paula’s Choice Resist Daily Pore-Refining Treatment with 2 Percent BHA

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Paula’s Choice Moisture Renewal Oil Booster

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Paula’s Choice 5% Vitamin C Sheer Facial Moisturizer SPF 50

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