The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution vs Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Two exfoliants, compared on what the catalogue records about each.

Which should you buy? Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant costs about $27 more. Pick The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution for an affordable pick, starting out gently. Pick Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant for mid range price.

The Ordinary

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

The cheapest way into chemical exfoliation. Twice a week is plenty to start.

1 oz, around $8. Acne, Textured hair, Blackheads, Oily skin

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Paula's Choice

2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

The cult exfoliant for clogged pores and blackheads. Works on body bumps too.

4 oz, around $35. Acne, Textured hair, Oily skin, Combination skin

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Side by side

  The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
1 oz, around $8
Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
4 oz, around $35
Pricearound $8around $35
Size1 oz4 oz
Suited toAcne, Textured hair, Blackheads, Oily skin, Combination skinAcne, Textured hair, Oily skin, Combination skin, Blackheads
Only this oneAn affordable pick, Starting out gentlyMid range price

What they share

Both are exfoliants suited to acne, textured hair, blackheads, oily skin, combination skin, keratosis pilaris.

Questions people also ask

What is the difference between The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution and Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant?

Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant costs about $27 more. Pick The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution for an affordable pick, starting out gently. Pick Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant for mid range price.

Which is cheaper, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution or Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant?

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution, at around $8 for 1 oz, against around $35 for 4 oz. Retail prices move, so check the retailer.

What do The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution and Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant have in common?

Both are exfoliants suited to acne, textured hair, blackheads, oily skin.

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