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 brush 2. Paula’s Choice (this product) immediately after showering and drying 3. 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.

Tie stuff works!!! It cleared up back acne that had been a long time struggle, in just few uses!

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.

Amazing product, have had on and off adult acne all my life and a couple of days using this and a benzoyl peroxide body wash and everything has cleared up (did not clear up when I used the body wash alone). The spray makes it so easy to use. Highly recommend for oily, acne prone skin.

Works well with consistent use; bottle has a difficult time spraying when even slightly tilted, so this makes use in hard to reach areas inconvenient. Product feels slightly tacky on skin for a while.

Item works well, I have back acne and I honestly think it’s getting better since using this product

I’ve suffered from cystic and general back acne since the age of 12. I’m now 48. I’ve tried EVERY product under the sun, taken Accutane, antibiotics, you name it. I’d completely given up on ANYTHING ever working. I started using this product two months ago. 2 weeks in, I ALMOST returned it, as I saw little results. Then the drastic changes started. This has not only kept away ANY new breakouts, but it is also healing all of my old marks and even scars. I cannot believe the results. It’s an absolute miracle. I get that the scent is slightly strong upon application, but it subsided quickly, and frankly it could smell like gasoline for all o care if it worked this well. There’s NO scent after a few minutes. It doesn’t dry completely, but rather feels like you put on moisturizer. But in a good way. I’m highly sensitive to most products, and this has given me ZERO reactions, dryness, or itching. I can actually see my skin looking more amazing every day. I never thought I’d find a holy grail product like this in my lifetime. The sprayer does get finicky once the bottle gets below 1/4 full, but I just save that one and add it to my new one when it gets low. I wish I’d found this months ago, as I literally can see myself for the first time IN MY ADULT life being able to soon go shirtless at a pool or beach, and I can’t even describe how much of a dream come true that is after feeling embarrassed for decades. PLEASE NEVER STOP MSKING THIS PRODUCT!!!

If you’re looking at the million acne sprays on Amazon and have choice fatigue like I did, just get this one. It works.

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

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 now I 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!

nothing happen for acne, just expensive