BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% — Reddit Reviews
by Naturium
Updated August 25, 2026
2% salicylic acid exfoliant mildly clears pores but may cause breakouts or purging.
What the community says
A 2% salicylic acid BHA exfoliant targeting clogged pores, sebaceous filaments, and texture issues. Used mostly 2-3 times weekly in PM, it shows mild improvements but often triggers purging or new breakouts. Not ideal for sensitive or acne-prone skin without adjustment.
What this means for you
What people love
- 2% salicylic acid targets sebaceous filaments and blackheads on the nose
- Affordable dupe for a pricier BHA exfoliant
- Good layering option on non-tretinoin nights
Watch out for
- Can cause purging or new pimples especially early in use
- Minimal effectiveness on clogged or enlarged pores for some users
- Some concerns about packaging integrity and potential contamination
Product details
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 15 mentions across 9 threads
Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% on Reddit, in one place — 9 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
685 mentions
