facetheory BHA Exfoliating Serum S3 - Face Exfoliator, 2% Salicylic Acid, Reduces Redness, Targets Skin Concerns, Renews, and Restores, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, Made in UK | 30ml

This BHA exfoliating serum from Facetheory is pleasant to apply on my combination skin. It has a good amount of BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) that is great for exfoliating the skin’s surface revealing soft, smoother, and younger looking skin.It comes in a 30ml push pump-style container that squirts out a good amount of serum each time. The serum has a lovely white colour that quickly absorbed into my skin, leaving it feeling smooth and looking dewy. It does tingle and make the skin feel warm for a few minutes though.The serum is made without all the nasties such as parabens, mineral oils, PEGs, SLSs, SLES, silicone and it’s also cruelty-free and suitable for vegans.With BHA, you’ll need to be careful not to overuse it and not to use too many exfoliating acid-based products at the same time. Too much of exfoliating acids could damage your skin barrier resulting in a variety of skin irritations such as itchy, red and inflammation, or even burns.You also don’t want to mix other actives such as retinols or antioxidants when using BHA products for the same reasons above.A good rule of thumb, it’s always wise to do a patch test before applying a new skincare on your face to see for any reactions.This serum is available on Amazon for £18.99 (at the time of writing), which is a good price to pay for a good product with good natural ingredients.All in all, a lovely exfoliating serum that makes my skin smooth, soft and brighter. If you don’t have any problems using BHA products, then this serum is worth a try.

This facial cleanser is effective and non-greasy. It does the job, but hasn't any outstanding qualities for me. The price is a bit too high for regular use in my opinion.

I am a Facetheory fan due to their amazing ingredients list which (to my knowledge) does not contain anything harmful - you can check this using a cosmetic analyzer such as SkinCarisma online.Good things:- I like the formula, it is lightwieght and absorbs into the skin instantly- Good for dry and oily faces (and those in between)- Good for my semi sensitive skin- Any time I notice my skin being flaky or if I feel like there is a lot of product build-up on my face, this exfoliant does a good job of getting rid of that.Not so good things:- Does not always mix well with every moisturiser. Not sure if this is the fault of my moisturiser (also a Facetheory product called the 'Aventhra Moisturiser') or the BHA exfoliant since the exfoliant comes before the moisturiser.Overall, this product may not be for everyone (especially for the price) but Facetheory do offer free returns as well as refunds if a product is not up to your liking within the first 30 days after purchase. It might be worth a shot for those who don't mind the price.

I have used Facetheory products for a while and find them all excellent. A big bonus is all their products are made in the UK. This BHA Exfoliant serum is unlike their other serums I have used. It is a different consistency to most serums but is very effective at exfoliating and preparing the skin for moisturising.Easily absorbed and a light texture you can only just discern the tea tree extract scent. A few drops is all you need to completely cover the face and neck area. I am really happy with this product and will continue to use and feel this product is effective and offers great value for the cost it is offered for sale at currently. I highly recommend.

I absolutely love Facetheory products. The quality of products and ingredients used is high plus they are very reasonably priced.This BHA Exfoliating Serum S3 with 2% Salicylic Acid and Green Tea Extract is a lovely product particularly for people with acne prone skin like myself.The bottle has a dispenser which allows you to easily control how much to use. This has a nice consistency – not too thick or thin which allows it to easily be applied to the skin. It also has a creamy milky colour to it.Since using this my spots have been getting better – it has certainly targeted excess sebum which contributes to acne and therefore not making my skin as oily. Any spots that I am getting have been reducing and going within a couple of days. The skin also looks brightly as this product gentle exfoliates any dead skin cells.As this contains BHA’s it is always recommended to wear sun cream.Highly recommended.

I’m new to Facetheory as a brand but have now tried a fair few of their products and so loooove them. This one is an acid based serum used to exfoliate and clear skin. The ingredients in this are fab, a mix of some strong acids as well as some soothing hydrators to help skin recover from the exfoliation. It works very well as even my sensitive skin doesn’t become inflamed after use but is definitely left smoothed and clearer; blemishes reduced and prevented in the first place. The price is in line with the rest of the products from this brand and pretty reasonable for such top quality products. I’ll definitely keep returning to Facetheory.

This is one of the very FEW azelaic acid serums I could find that’s formulated WITHOUT niacinamide. My skin hates niacinamide so finding this product has been a godsend! It lightly exfoliates my skin while hydrating it and leaves my skin with a healthy glow (I have combo skin and this is NOT greasy). I use a little pump of it morning and night and at night it goes on before my tretinoin and i’ve had no issues with irritation. I plan to keep this product in my routine for as long as it works for me!

i've been using the serum mostly for my body skin as i didn't felt okay to have any acid on my face if make sense i want to keep my skin on same level . my body liked the serum as it has green tea extract as antibacretial and little strong but nice fragrance