CLEAR Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution Extra Strength 2% BHA

CLEAR Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution Extra Strength 2% BHA by Paula's Choice is formulated for all, oily, combination, normal skin. The blemish-prone-skin sibling to Paula's Choice's iconic Skin Perfecting 2% BHA — same 2% salicylic acid concentration, but with a low-pH (~3.2) extra-strength vehicle stripped of the original's fluff actives and rebuilt around camellia oleifera (green tea) leaf extract for redness and antioxidant defense. The 9-ingredient INCI is one of the cleanest BHA decks at any price tier: no fragrance, no alcohol, no fillers — just methylpropanediol and butylene glycol as humectant solvents to keep the salicylic in solution. Position is clear: this is the formula the brand recommends when the standard 2% BHA is irritating active acne or rosacea-adjacent redness. $35 for 4 oz is the same per-ml pricing as the original — just relabeled and reformulated.

The key active ingredients in CLEAR Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution Extra Strength 2% BHA are Green Tea (Camellia sinensis), Salicylic Acid. It's known for: 9-ingredient INCI is one of the cleanest 2% salicylic acid decks on shelf and Green tea leaf extract layer delivers credible anti-redness on top of the BHA exfoliation.

Yes, CLEAR Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution Extra Strength 2% BHA targets acne, redness, pores. 9-ingredient INCI is one of the cleanest 2% salicylic acid decks on shelf

CLEAR Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution Extra Strength 2% BHA retails for around $35, which places it in the mid range for exfoliants. Check the "Where to Buy" section above for current retailer prices.

The main drawbacks to be aware of: Polysorbate 20 + low pH vehicle can sting on first application — start every-other-day; Watery vehicle migrates if applied too generously — easy to drift into eye area; $35 for 4 oz feels prestige-priced when the original 2% BHA delivers more actives at the same cost.