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Paula's Choice
Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA
A body lotion built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 35.00 · 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
- Sensitive skin
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
Apply a small amount to clean skin. May be used daily for all-over smoothing, or applied as a spot treatment where needed. Apply this treatment first when using with a moisturizer. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.
Caution
If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before using any products that contain salicylic acid.
What's inside
Ingredients List
8 trigger at least one check · 21 trigger none
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Salicylic Acid, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Alcohol, Laureth-7, PEG-40 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
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 →Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol →PPG-14 Butyl Ether
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Polyoxypropylene (14) butyl ether
Learn more about PPG-14 Butyl Ether →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Polyacrylamide
Antistatic, Binding, Film Forming
2-Propenamide, homopolymer
Learn more about Polyacrylamide →Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane →C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient, Solvent
Alkanes, C13-14-iso
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