In this article:
2% BHA corrects self-tanner
Hydrating cleanser as a shaving cream
Lip booster as a lipstick topper for plump, dewy lips
Moisture Renewal Oil tames flyaways
AHA exfoliants to curb odor
At-home chemical peels save dry, cracked feet
Do you think your favourite Paula’s Choice Skincare product is a one-trick pony? Think again. Our products are formulated with many uses in mind so you can get the best skin (and bang for your buck) possible.
Let’s uncover the secret, unconventional ways to use your favourite Paula’s Choice Skincare products for maximum skin and beauty benefits.
2% BHA corrects self-tanner
Let us set the scene: you’ve just spent the entire day exfoliating your body and carefully applying self-tanner to create the perfect beachy, bronzed look, when you look down and notice patches and streaks galore. The worst part? Your palms somehow also received the bronze treatment. A true nightmare!
We know the above haunting scenario can send many into a tailspin, but fret not! If you observe any patchiness, streaks or tanner in the wrong places, simply apply the 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant to a cotton pad and wipe over affected areas. The BHA (beta hydroxy acid AKA salicylic acid) in the formula will help exfoliate away the top layer of skin, helping to even out the look of the tanner.
Hydrating cleanser as a shaving cream
Why use heavily scented shaving creams when you can instead use a fragrance-free, hydrating lotion cleanser instead?
Skip the overpowering scents and pink tax and instead put the RESIST Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser to good use. The silky, skin-smoothing cleanser provides the perfect lather for a shave, while treating skin to antioxidants and soothing ingredients that help the barrier.
Lip booster as a lipstick topper for plump, dewy lips
Matte lips are out and dewy, plump, pillowy lips are in. Transform your favourite flat, matte lipstick with a swipe of our Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster atop.
Not only will this instantly give lips a dewy finish, unlike other gloss products the lip booster works to moisturise and plump lips with humectants and emollients while also providing anti-ageing benefits with smart peptides. How’s that for having a product work overtime?
Moisture Renewal Oil tames flyaways
Let’s face it, carrying around gel or hairspray while on-the-go is inconvenient. No matter the size, the products take up much-needed space and can’t be used for any other purpose than taming your strands.
Enter: Moisture Renewal Oil Booster, the little oil that could. Did you know that frizz and flyaways often occur due to excess dryness? Dab a bit of the non-fragrant, plant powered hydrating oil on unruly hairs to rectify your look while out and about.
Note: the Moisture Renewal Oil Booster also makes for a quick cuticle oil. The more you know!
AHA exfoliants to curb odor
After you’ve completed applying your choice of lactic or glycolic acid exfoliant to the face, make sure to take your product-soaked cotton round down to your underarms. No, we’re not joking!
Glycolic and lactic acid help fight odor through tackling odor-causing compounds. Swiping on an AHA exfoliant on your armpits after showering can help keep the stink away. Follow up with a deodorant for ultimate odor protection.
At-home chemical peels save dry, cracked feet
Suffering from dry, cracked feet and heels? You don’t have to go out and buy a foot-specific peel. At-home chemical peels and foot peels often contain the same ingredients (AHAs and BHA), so there’s no need to buy both!
Paula’s Choice Skincare’s SKIN PERFECTING 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel can be used on both the face AND the feet. Apply this high concentration, multi-acid exfoliating peel once a week to dry, cracked feet for dramatic results, including increased smoothness and hydration.
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