What it is: A gentle AHA leave-on exfoliant with mandelic and lactic acid visibly smooths texture & reduces dark spots for brighter, more even skin. Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and OilySkincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven TextureFormulation: LiquidHighlighted Ingredients:- 6% Mandelic Acid: The gentlest AHA; targets discoloration and wrinkles.- 2% Lactic Acid: A time-released AHA that hydrates and visibly smooths.- Yarrow Root Extract: Supports and soothes skin’s moisture barrier and microbiome.Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.What Else You Need to Know: This gentle AHA exfoliant features a blend of mandelic acid + lactic acid to visibly improve discoloration, smooth texture & fade hyperpigmentation. Yarrow root supports the microbiome & barrier. Exfoliation helps the rest of your routine absorb better for glowing, makeup-ready skin.Clinical Results: -100% agree skin looks smoother, softer & brighter.*Disclaimer: Based on self-assessment from an independent clinical trial with 30 subjects after 3 weeks
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What it is: A gentle AHA leave-on exfoliant with mandelic and lactic acid visibly smooths texture & reduces dark spots for brighter, more even skin. Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and OilySkincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven TextureFormulation: LiquidHighlighted Ingredients:- 6% Mandelic Acid: The gentlest AHA; targets discoloration and wrinkles.- 2% Lactic Acid: A time-released AHA that hydrates and visibly smooths.- Yarrow Root Extract: Supports and soothes skin’s moisture barrier and microbiome.Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.What Else You Need to Know: This gentle AHA exfoliant features a blend of mandelic acid + lactic acid to visibly improve discoloration, smooth texture & fade hyperpigmentation. Yarrow root supports the microbiome & barrier. Exfoliation helps the rest of your routine absorb better for glowing, makeup-ready skin.Clinical Results: -100% agree skin looks smoother, softer & brighter.*Disclaimer: Based on self-assessment from an independent clinical trial with 30 subjects after 3 weeks
SKU
2-P509307
Brand
Paula's Choice
Category
beauty / skin-care / serums-treatments
Variants
2
Customer reviews
5.0
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Helps with keratosis pilaris!
This is a godsend for my keratosis pilaris (KP) on my upper arms. I don't use it on my face. After I shower, or at least 3x a week, I splash a little into my hands and rub them on my upper arms. I have struggled with KP there for at least 7 years. I'm not great with using lotion, this liquid exfoliate immediately absorbs into my skin so it is verrry easy to use. I noticed results within one day. After a few treatments, I notice smoother upper arms and less redness.
I'm definitely using this for off label reasons, lol, but if you struggle with KP, this really helps!
9/17/2026
5.0
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In my daily skincare routine
THIS STUFF IS AMAZING. I was struggling with hyper pigmentation for the longest and nothing was seeming to help until I found out about this product with the help from a Sephora employee. This product works so fast at evening, your skin tone, and truly getting it soft
8/25/2026
4.0
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Really works !
Definitely makes a huge difference to texture like bumpy skin and large pores. I have been using Paula’s choice for years and always felt they had great value but I see now theyre giving less product for more money. It would be nice if they kept the value sizes all year round.
8/8/2026
5.0
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has improved my texture like nothing else and has really fast results works within a few days.
7/6/2026
4.0
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Saved my skin. Holy grail for dark spots and break outs
6/20/2026
5.0
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Works super well, even only after a few uses!! The size of the product can be small but you dont need to use much. Clears up texture super well.
6/7/2026
5.0
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A Repurchase
I purchased the smaller size to sample and am happy to be adding this to my routine. This is truly an underrated product and I’m so glad I discovered it!
6/4/2026
5.0
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Can’t live without!
Amazing! Really helps keep my skin clear and glowing. I have noticed a huge difference since using. Can’t live without!
6/3/2026
5.0
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must have !!!
as a licensed esthetician i LOVE this exfoliant! it’s the perfect blend of the two acids that are gentle enough but still super effective
5/23/2026
5.0
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This is what actually started healing my dark spots, nothing else works. This with hyaluronic acid, barrier cream and sunscreen is all you need.
