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Paula's Choice exfoliating, now utterly ruined for this, are there any cheaper alternatives?

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cupidsabsolutepsyche · 14/09/2024 12:12

I bought the travel size exfoliating duo which has the 2% bha, and the lactic acid/mandelic acid. In the three days that I've been using them (each x once per day), my skin is already very different and I love them. Previously used a glycolic once a day but this is amazing stuff. But it's expensive 😩. Is there any alternative that's cheaper and still effective, or do I just have to save?! I have fairly sensitive skin so am really wary of retinols, feel like I've found a too-expensive holy grail!

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DeCaray · 14/09/2024 12:16

Sr skincare

www.sr-skincare.uk/product/salicylic-toner/

paristotokyo · 14/09/2024 14:47

Buy them off Vinted for a fraction of the price! I got one in a beauty box but I'm not a fan so have sold it on there

cupidsabsolutepsyche · 14/09/2024 17:03

paristotokyo · 14/09/2024 14:47

Buy them off Vinted for a fraction of the price! I got one in a beauty box but I'm not a fan so have sold it on there

No idea why I didn't think of this, thank you! Lots on there

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Calypsocuckoo · 14/09/2024 17:05

I also love it and prefer the Paula’s choice one but slightly cheaper options are the Aldi Lacura dupe which comes out now and then which is £4.99, or Superdrug do a 2% bha toner in there sort of essentials / basics range which is £11.99 but always on buy one get one half price.

rockstarshoes · 14/09/2024 23:17

The Revolution Skincare 2% Salicylic Acid BHA Anti Blemish Liquid Exfoliant Toner is better than Paula's choice in my opinion & £8!

cupidsabsolutepsyche · 15/09/2024 07:59

Thanks everyone for the alternatives too, I'll try and give them a go!

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