Is it worth it?

Salicylic Acid 12% Urea Cream vs Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Cheaper
GenericSalicylic Acid 12% Urea CreamTreatment
$9.991.7 oz · $5.88/oz
salicylic acidurea
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Pricier
Paula's Choice2% BHA Liquid ExfoliantTreatment
$35.004 oz · $8.75/oz
salicylic acid
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The verdict

Same key actives. Paula's Choice adds nothing Genericdoesn’t already have. Save $25.01.

Both rely on the same active (salicylic acid). On consumer consensus, Salicylic Acid 12% Urea Cream holds 4.0★ across 1,200 reviews vs Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant's 4.6★ across 31,900 reviews. The extra $25.01 for Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is defensible for stronger reviews.

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