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Paula's Choice
2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads
A chemical exfoliant built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for controlling oil and refining pores.
Brand price
USD 16.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dullness
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
2% PADS: Gently apply to clean skin in AM and/or PM on face, neck, decollete & breakout-prone areas. Avoid eye area. Do not rinse. Follow with treatment and/or moisturizer. In absence of irritation, use up to twice daily. For daytime, always follow with sunscreen. For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine. If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before using any products that contain salicylic acid.
Caution
If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before using any products that contain salicylic acid.
What's inside
Ingredients List
1 trigger at least one check · 7 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Camellia Oleifera, Theaceae
Learn more about Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Tetrasodium EDTA
Chelating
Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Tetrasodium EDTA →
Dupes
- Paula's Choice Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid88% match
- Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant83% match
- Paula's Choice 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant74% match
- Geek & Gorgeous Porefectly Clear65% match
- Geek & Gorgeous Cheer Up64% match
- Clinique For Men™ Oil Control Exfoliating Tonic63% match