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[BeautifulDay]

I was so excited today when I saw that my Paula's Choice order had finally arrived! I am desperate to rid my face of all blackheads and closed comedones, so I am hopeing that this product ends up working as well for me as it has for others. I am planning on updating on the success of using this product as time goes on, but I was so excited after my first use that I had to come here and start a post.

For those of you considering ordering, you can take my experience into account. This lotion goes on like a dream! There is no other way to describe it, I wish all face products felt as smooth and lightweight. There is absolutely no tingling/burning/itching like we have all experienced with BP. I usually consider myself to have dry skin but after applying the BHA lotion after cleansing, I don't feel the need to use moisturizer (it is night time so no SPF needed).

Can't comment on the effectivness yet since this is application # 1, but I will keep you posted.

[freakNpink]

I'm really thinking about buying this stuff
the blackheads on my nose are horrible
Can't wait to see how it goes for you
Good luck!

[QuitPicking]

I would like to stress that, as with any product, people will respond in different ways. Some won't be able to tolerate it at all. Some will be able to use it twice a day, some once a day, some only a few times a week. What works one day, may need to be tweaked on another. SA CAN be drying, even if not at first. If you're face ever feels tight, itchy , or overly dry, you need to either find a different way to use it (ie:less frequently), or try something else. AS long as you're visiting Paula's site, I suggest looking at her articles on skin types and care. Some very good basic info there. Good luck.

[femme25]

I was so excited today when I saw that my Paula's Choice order had finally arrived! I am desperate to rid my face of all blackheads and closed comedones, so I am hopeing that this product ends up working as well for me as it has for others. I am planning on updating on the success of using this product as time goes on, but I was so excited after my first use that I had to come here and start a post.

For those of you considering ordering, you can take my experience into account. This lotion goes on like a dream! There is no other way to describe it, I wish all face products felt as smooth and lightweight. There is absolutely no tingling/burning/itching like we have all experienced with BP. I usually consider myself to have dry skin but after applying the BHA lotion after cleansing, I don't feel the need to use moisturizer (it is night time so no SPF needed).

Can't comment on the effectivness yet since this is application # 1, but I will keep you posted.

updates beautiful day???

[BeautifulDay]

Hey

So I guess this would be day 5 of using the 2% lotion twice a day. I have not had one single bit of irritation which is great because I was expecting it to be as bad as using BP. I am finding that after putting it on at night I only need to moisturize around my eyes and no where else and when I use it in the morning I just use my Cetaphil SPF 15 lotion over top. I am hesitant to comment on the effectiveness as of yet because I have not even been using it for a full week but I will say that my complexion looks better ie. even skin tone and smoother skin. So far I have not noticed any change in existing blackheads but I think that I haven't been using it long enough so I will keep you posted!

[BeautifulDay]

I would like to stress that, as with any product, people will respond in different ways. Some won't be able to tolerate it at all. Some will be able to use it twice a day, some once a day, some only a few times a week. What works one day, may need to be tweaked on another. SA CAN be drying, even if not at first. If you're face ever feels tight, itchy , or overly dry, you need to either find a different way to use it (ie:less frequently), or try something else. AS long as you're visiting Paula's site, I suggest looking at her articles on skin types and care. Some very good basic info there. Good luck.

Just to draw attention to this point, for anyone thinking of trying BHA I think that it is really important to read the explanations in full on the Paula's Choice website because she explains exactly how to use this product and how to phase it in to your routine. I ordered a sample size of the 1% lotion and a full size of the 2% so that I could work my way up with less irritation. I would consider myself to have sensitive and dry skin so I was expecting some stinging or irritation to occur but I never experienced any (just my experience remember it could be different for you). And now I am using the 2% lotion at day 5 and still it feels like I simply putting regular moisturizer on.

[BeautifulDay]

Just wanted to report that I am finally seeing a change in my pores at this time (day 8). I have been using the BHA twice a day. I believe that I am experiencing an intial breakout/purge of some sorts. Blackheads/whiteheads which have been there for a while are coming to the surface and then I gently extract them, but only if they are ready. It is not that bad but it is none the less a breakout, which is discouraging, but I will continue with hopes that it helps.

[Jill M]

Keep with it, PC is my favourite brand and her BHA liquid is a great product. You will see results by the end of the month.

[BeautifulDay]

Day 13

Purging is decreasing. Still no irritation or dryness!

[Lorrie]

Keep us posted Beautiful! I am ordering this product this week for comedonal acne. I am so excited! Lorrie

[ZoeBee]

BHA is awesome I've been using it consistently for over a month and a half and my skin looks much healthier. Although I am STILL PURGING but it really has been bareable. Lots of microzits and closed comedones surfacing, but my pores have tightened and i have a nice glow to my face...I will keep on it!
Hope you have success with it! Keep us posted...

[BeautifulDay]

Day 15

Keeping you posted as promised I think that today I can honestly say that I can see a difference in my pores. I can see that my worst problem areas -upper cheeks and chin- are looking tons better and overall I have a much more even toned complexion. The breakout that I experienced earlier is gone as well.

So far -a recap
Week 1 -skin looks smoother, no change in pores
Week 2 -breakout
Week 3 -breakout clears, pores look better, skin is more even-toned

I am glad to see that people are reading this and are now considering this product. Its not that I want to endorse PC or anything, I just really wished that I could have read someone else's experience before I started. Many months ago I was doing the DKR and I relied on the 'what to expect' list a lot for support but there isn't a thread like that about BHA for comedonal acne.

Good luck to those who are just starting!

[kaiji88]

Day 15

Keeping you posted as promised I think that today I can honestly say that I can see a difference in my pores. I can see that my worst problem areas -upper cheeks and chin- are looking tons better and overall I have a much more even toned complexion. The breakout that I experienced earlier is gone as well.

So far -a recap
Week 1 -skin looks smoother, no change in pores
Week 2 -breakout
Week 3 -breakout clears, pores look better, skin is more even-toned

I am glad to see that people are reading this and are now considering this product. Its not that I want to endorse PC or anything, I just really wished that I could have read someone else's experience before I started. Many months ago I was doing the DKR and I relied on the 'what to expect' list a lot for support but there isn't a thread like that about BHA for comedonal acne.

Good luck to those who are just starting!

What exactly did you order? can you provide a link?

[acne_battle]

I ordered samples of it in gel form both 1% and 2%. Im looking foward to receiving it in the mail and I hope it works well for me. I hope it works well for you to

[femme25]

I broke out during week two as well, rounding off week three right now and everything seems far more calm and my skin seems happy

I am really happy I purchased this stuff - i dont know about dianne yvonne products but so far paulas choice has been great

[acne_battle]

Im trying to find a picture of the samples but I cannot find them here on the Internet. Can someone show me a pic or describe to me what they look like? Does it come in a tube, bottle or what?

[BeautifulDay]

hey guys

to answer your questions about what it looks like, the samples come in little square packets (same as free samples that come in magazines) and they have enough for 4 applications approximately. The full size is in a squirt bottle that is about 6 inches high. I don't see any reason why you need to spend more money buying the pump that is offered when you order -just my opinion.

To answer your questions about what I am using, I am using the 2% BHA lotion. It absorbs easily and is very soothing. I live in a cold climate and it is winter right now but I don't feel the need for added moisturization now that I am using this lotion. I will probably order the liquid or gel version when it is approaching summer.

My full routine is washing with cetaphil gentle cleanser morning and night, applying the bha morning and night and then moisturizing with cetaphil spf 15 lotion in the morn. The last step is really only for the spf because I am not concerned with any flaking or dryness.

I hope that those who are just starting will be seeing clear pores very soon!

[acne_battle]

How long did it take you to receive it in the mail?

[BeautifulDay]

it took 15 business days I think, to get to Ontario...

[BeautifulDay]

Day 23

The way my skin looks: wonderful, smooth, skin texture and tone is evening out, black heads are much reduced but not entirely eliminated, marks from old acne are almost gone. I can tell that the purging breakout is completely gone. I can also tell that my skin will be near perfect very soon which is so overwhelming for me when I think back to how miserable I used to feel at times when my acne would flare up.

The way I feel: so glad that this battle is finally over for me, and I cannot believe that all it took was a month on Paula's Choice. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me because I no longer have to worry about waking up and putting on a bunch of makeup. I no longer spend a ton of time in the bathroom examining and picking at my skin simply because there is nothing there to pick at anymore, and I don't dare do anything to mess up the progress that I have made.


Guacamolly, j dub, Lorrie, I would love hear how you are doing with the BHA. And to everyone else, I would be happy to answer any questions you have about using Paula's Choice BHA.