Paula's Choice CLEAR Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Body Acne Spray, 4 Fl Oz

I am 27F and started using this product for a bacne breakout in early May, and it is now August. An honest review (I don’t really feel comfy posting pics, but will try to be descriptive)…I broke out badly on my back with acne mechanica last winter. I’ve always had a pimple here and there, nbd, but THIS was new. I moved from the Deep South to a much colder climate, and my skin did not like it. It dried out, and the extra layers wreaked havoc on my upper back. I broke out horribly across my upper back, neck, and shoulders. (Not to mention I lost my perpetual tan lines, maybe the most tragic of all…)In May, bracing for sleeveless season, it was at its worst so I started treating with just PanOxyl in the shower. When that didn’t work, I went with this daily regimen:1. PanOxyl 10% foaming wash in the shower with a gentle scrub brush2. Paula’s Choice (this product) immediately after showering and drying3. Finish with a light lotion to moisturize (either Aveeno or CeraVe)4. Apply the Paula’s Choice as needed during the day (after sweating outside or gym mostly)5. Very minor lifestyle changes (changed sheets at least once weekly instead of once every two weeks, change out of dirty clothes more quickly, upped water intake, breakout was worse on right shoulder I think due to purse and gym bag straps rubbing my clothing on my skin, so carried on my elbows more)I did not see results until about two or three weeks in using this regimen. I noticed a slight decrease in new bumps although my husband did not. One month in, it was a little more noticeable. Two months in, I had slightly more healing spots than new ones and my husband said he could see a difference.After what’s now been three months, I am seeing great results! With this regimen, I would say my breakout has been reduced about 80%. There are still a few pimples and rough patches but I didn’t expect everything to clear up overnight. I think in my case it will take a couple more months to fully heal it. However, most of what I started with is gone, and the worst spots are healing (very slowly, but there are waaaay more healing/healed spots then there are new ones now).Since improvement has been noticeable, I also recently added Paula’s Choice Niacinamide (purple bottle) to maybe help clean up scarring and improve appearance even more. I have not used it long enough to comment yet. I am hoping this speeds up clearing some of the discoloration and healed spots.The scent is not my favorite. It’s kind of medicinal, but thankfully it is subtle and does go away with time. It is a small price to pay for something that works.Overall, I believe adding this to my regimen significantly helped to clear the worst breakout I’ve ever had. I haven’t even really had problems with facial acne since probably age 22, so this was a horrible experience for me and really wrecked my confidence. So I am thankful that I actually found a product that gives results, and I intend to keep using this in my skincare regimen for as long as it’s on the market.

I've been using this since the second year of college, and it's been a life-changing experience. I used to have a lot of back acne, and I tried everything like soap, some exfoliant, and even medication. But this back acne spray really does the magic. I don't have before and after photos, but everytime when I feel my back, it keeps getting smoother and smoother. For the best effect, I use a back scrubber for shower and then I spray this on my back.

4 stars just because of the bottle and sprayer. This product seems to work pretty well. I use it on many parts of my body but it has tackled my problem areas being my arms and butt. I do use this after a specific body wash that also combats acne but this gives a nice soothing and clean feeling. Plus its not something you wash off so I feel it works better in conjunction with an acne body wash like from Geologie.Once the bottle is about half used, the sprayer really starts to suck. Not a huge deal, but you go from effortless application to just pumping and shaking to get the sprayer to work. I do find overall spraying the product on your hands and then applying whereever tends to be easiest and less product waste since its not spraying all over the floor and missing skin. This does have a smell; I would not say its bad but it does smell like an acne product - easily combated with scented anything. No burning or really any negative sensation from this nor any bleaching type affect either. I would recommend to those who struggle with body acne.

I absolutely love this! Even though I am in my late 30's I have hormonal acne, and my back is prone to breaking out around my cycle and after working out. Every morning, I spray this on my back & then on a cotton round to apply to my face and allow to air dry. I only do once a day on my face as it can be very drying, but I will spray my back again after showering after a workout.I have combination/oily skin have noticed some dry patches on my face after using but extremely minimal, and only in the colder months. I wouldn't recommend using if you have dry skin.I had HORRIBLE cystic acne on my back that was painful and horrendous to look at. My dermatologist did prescribe me some wipes that helped greatly with the initial clear up but can be hard for my pharmacy to keep in stock. The auto shipment option with this spray is fantastic and it is eligible for my HSA! I haven't had any major breakouts on my face OR back since using this consistently for the past 3 months. I maybe get 1-2 pimples on my back now, and they clear up within a couple days.Short and sweet recommendations:- do not use on your face if you have dry skin- apply lotion/moisturizer once it has completely dried down- Use a cotton round to apply to face- Only use 1x per day on face due to drying, but can use multiple times per day on back/body. Start with 1 application per day and see how your skin reacts.- Use HSA funds and auto shipment, if available!

The spray is not as convenient as I though it would be. I really thought it was going to be a breakthrough application for me. It gets everywhere even if you are careful, ideally you still need to rub it in and apply moisturizer, and it goes fast! Only lasted me about 2 weeks. I usually need to attack my back for 4-6 weeks to fully clear it up. The key ingredient here is salicylic acid, which works well for acne but you have to stick with it and realize it may get worse before it gets better. As the skin speeds up cell turnover, things may appear worse at first, but in the long run it's beneficial. This is simply too expensive for what it is. You can find other 2% SA spray treatments that work the same for half the price, and even cheaper if you go for gel/cream forms. You're overpaying for "premium product" that isn't that special.

This product works. It doesn’t leave any residue and it doesn’t stained your clothes. The most important…it prevents the back acne.

Great item

So I bought this just over a week ago and I wish that I had taken before and after photos. My back was never like horrible with acne, but I have my fair share of scars and I was dealing with a whole body break out. My back, thighs, and buttocks were covered in itchy, new spots where the acne just kept showing up. I’m not sure what caused the breakout, but I needed something to help fast because there’s a wedding I need to go to next week. Well, I had used retinol from Paula’s choice before and that helped with glass skin on my face. I decided they were a trusted brand and bought this.What a difference. It doesn’t completely stop the new ones coming in but it makes them small and disappear quickly. My scars are a little lighter, and the acne that had been developing before purchase is now GONE. It worked so quickly that I didn’t have time to take a picture of the breakout I was having and now just have to deal with a smooth back!

It cleared my back situation to the T. I struggled with spots and enlarged pores. Highly recommend.

A mi no me funcionó. Nunca se me quitó el acné ni me disminuyó.

Oh man i have been facing sever body acne issues for more than 15 years, had lots of test, doctors, medication, herbal treatment n what not. The situation got worse every time i tired.Never had an idea that such a small bottle will do miracle. I am recovering nowI m gaining confidence loving myself, can dress as j wish .Just ordered third bottle but yes i started seeing results just in two weeks.Girls dont waste money else where, trust the product n buy now.Love the makers

This is a great product. I started to see results within a few days and after about two weeks I had zero body acne. I have been using it for about 4 months and haven't had any breakouts since I started using it. The bottle works even if you spray it upside down.

Very good, made my back-acne calm down. Will buy again!