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Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% Bha Dupes

6 cheaper exfoliant alternatives to Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% Bha, ranked by real INCI ingredient overlap. Top match: 64% similarity.

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Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% Bha

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££ Mid-range
  1. 1
    64% Match
    Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid
    £ Budget
    Ingredient overlap40%
    Key actives100%
    Shared Salicylic Acid

    Shared top ingredients: Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid

  2. 2
    62% Match
    naturium Bha Liquid Exfoliant 2%
    £ Budget
    Ingredient overlap36%
    Key actives100%
    Shared Salicylic Acid

    Shared top ingredients: Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid

  3. 3
    61% Match
    Revolution Skincare Anytime Anywhere 1% Salicylic Acid Blemish Touch Up Stick
    £ Budget
    Ingredient overlap35%
    Key actives100%
    Shared Salicylic Acid

    Shared top ingredients: Allantoin, Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid

  4. 4
    60% Match
    Revolution Skincare 2% Salicylic Acid Tonic
    £ Budget
    Ingredient overlap33%
    Key actives100%
    Shared Salicylic Acid

    Shared top ingredients: Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid

  5. 5
    59% Match
    Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha 30 Days Miracle Toner
    £ Budget
    Ingredient overlap31%
    Key actives100%
    Shared Salicylic Acid

    Shared top ingredients: Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin

  6. 6
    58% Match
    Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
    £ Budget
    Ingredient overlap31%
    Key actives100%
    Shared Salicylic Acid

    Shared top ingredients: Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin

How to read this: the match percentage blends weighted ingredient-list overlap (INCI order roughly tracks concentration) with shared key actives. A high match means the formulas are genuinely similar, but it does not guarantee identical results. Concentration, pH, fragrance and texture still vary, so always patch test a new product. See our full method →