What are the key ingredients in 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads?

2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads contains 9 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, and more.

Does 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Based on ingredient analysis, 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads does not contain known comedogenic or irritating ingredients and is generally considered safe for acne-prone skin.

How is the safety of 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads rated?

Safety ratings for 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/paula-s-choice-2-bha-exfoliating-toner-pads.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/paula-s-choice-2-bha-exfoliating-toner-pads.

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2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads

Updated on: 12/01/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

8 of 9

Skin-Safe

low risk

1 of 9

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 9

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

9 ingredients

1 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Contains 2% Salicylic Acid. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Methylpropanediol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Ingredient Dissolver

Butylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +2

Salicylic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Scalp Condition Treatment Product Protector Skin Enhancer +3

Polysorbate 20

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Pore Tightener

Sodium Hydroxide

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent

Tetrasodium EDTA

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Metal Ion Binder

A type of green tea extract

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Methylpropanediol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Ingredient Dissolver
03 Butylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +3
04 Salicylic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Scalp Condition Treatment Product Protector +4
05 Polysorbate 20	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
06 Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Pore Tightener
07 Sodium Hydroxide	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent
08 Tetrasodium EDTA	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Metal Ion Binder
09 A type of green tea extract		N/A

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Is Paula's choice 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 9 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is Paula's choice a good skincare brand?

Paula's Choice is a skincare brand founded in 1995 in the United States by Paula Begoun, a skincare author and consumer advocate. The brand focuses on ingredient-focused formulations and produces products containing ingredients such as salicylic acid, niacinamide, retinoids, peptides, and antioxidants. Paula's choice makes products such as 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Paula's choice.

Is Paula's choice 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 1 potential irritant including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Paula's choice 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 9 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes Paula's choice 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads?

This product is from Paula's choice. See more products from Paula's choice.

What are the ingredients in Paula's choice 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads?

2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads contains 9 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/methylpropanediol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Methylpropanediol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/butylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butylene Glycol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/salicylic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Salicylic Acid</a> and <a href="/ingredient/polysorbate-20" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Polysorbate 20</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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