Is it worth it?

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution vs Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Cheaper
The OrdinarySalicylic Acid 2% SolutionTreatment
$7.004 oz · $1.75/oz
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Pricier
Paula's Choice2% BHA Liquid ExfoliantTreatment
$35.004 oz · $8.75/oz
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The verdict

Same key actives. Paula's Choice adds nothing The Ordinarydoesn’t already have. Save $28.00.

Both rely on the same active (salicylic acid). On consumer consensus, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution holds 4.3★ across 14,800 reviews vs Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant's 4.6★ across 31,900 reviews. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution matches it on actives and holds comparable consensus — save the $28.00.

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