BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% — Reddit Reviews
by Naturium
Updated August 22, 2026
2% salicylic acid exfoliant targeting texture and pores; purging common issue.
What the community says
This liquid exfoliant uses 2% salicylic acid aimed at reducing clogged pores and texture irregularities. It’s typically used 1-3 times weekly to avoid irritation but often causes purging with new breakouts. Many find mild benefits for blackheads but no dramatic pore clearing.
What this means for you
What people love
- Contains 2% salicylic acid — chemical exfoliation for texture and pores
- Mildly reduces sebaceous filaments and blackheads on the nose
- Commonly used on non-retinoid nights in routines
Watch out for
- Frequently causes purging or new pimples, confusing users
- Limited effectiveness on clogged pores and closed comedones reported
- Packaging concerns; some report lack of seal or tampering
Product details
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 14 mentions across 8 threads
Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% on Reddit, in one place — 8 threads from r/tretinoin, r/30PlusSkinCare and 1 more, summarized.
“(Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% on wed/sun)Tretinoin 0.025% on the other days”
Positive
“Was able to work up to daily use besides the two nights where i exfoliate.”
Positive
“cleanser/tretinoin (exfoliate twice a week and on those days no tret)/moisturizer”
Positive
“Conclusion: I don't really see any change to clogged pores.”
Cautionary
“This is 6 weeks in using Naturium 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant and weekly AHA glycolic acid.”
Cautionary
“The BHA seems to be mildly beneficial on sebaceous filaments and blackheads on my nose, but nothing drastic.”
Cautionary
“I have Natoriums BHA exfoliant liquid”
Positive
“the BHA you already have is exactly what you need for this”
Positive
“Start with like 2-3 times a week at night, after cleansing but before moisturizer”
Positive
“Apparently Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% is a dupe.”
Mentioned
“I’m looking for an alternative too.”
Mentioned
“Lately I’ve been waiting for sales”
Mentioned
“I recently bought Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant to just dab a little on my T zone on non Tret, non AA nights”
Mentioned
“I’ve only used it for the first time yesterday”
Mentioned
“obviously no results yet”
Mentioned
“On non-tret nights I use Naturium BHA liquid exfoliant.”
Positive
“Here is my current routine.”
Positive
“I also have The Ordinary AHA/BHA facial peel and Good Molecules pineapple exfoliant which I rarely use.”
Positive
Dupes & Alternatives
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Better for Texture / Pores
2 shared traits
670 mentions
