CeraVe SA Cleanser vs Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
CeraVe SA Cleanser
Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Paula's Choice delivers stronger exfoliation results. CeraVe SA is easier to use daily and costs way less.
How They Compare
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Which One Is For You?
Two amazing products, two different vibes ✨
- You want exfoliation built into your daily wash
- You prefer simple routines with fewer steps
- You need effective skincare on a budget
- You are serious about clearing blackheads and congestion
- You do not mind adding a separate step for results
- You trust a targeted treatment over a multitasking wash
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This is a classic battle of convenience versus potency. CeraVe SA Cleanser sneaks salicylic acid into a gentle cleanser, letting you exfoliate while you wash without adding any extra steps to your routine. It is affordable, easy to find, and gentle enough for daily use without stripping your skin dry. Paula's Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant plays in a completely different league — it sits on your skin and works its magic over time, dissolving dead skin cells and diving deep into pores in a way that a rinse-off cleanser simply cannot match. The results are more dramatic, the texture becomes smoother, and your pores actually look smaller. But it costs more and requires its own step in your routine. If you want easy, budget-friendly exfoliation baked into your cleansing step, CeraVe SA is brilliant. If you want the best possible exfoliation results and you are willing to pay for them, Paula's Choice has earned its legendary status.