Paula's Choice CLEAR Exfoliating Back & Body Acne Spray, Bacne Spray with 2% BHA Salicylic Acid Back Acne Treatment for Clogged Pores, Blackheads & Breakouts, Alcohol-Free, Fragrance-Free, 4 Fl Oz

I really like this product! I always get back acne in the summer months and I have been using PanOxyl wash followed by this product. The combination works well for me and I saw results within the first week of using both daily. 3 days into using, my acne spots weren’t raised and painful anymore. Still visible, but even the redness had begun to fade away. I will say, consistency is key for me when using them so I have to be very careful not to forget to use it. Only con I have found is the smell isn’t the greatest but it’s worth it to me! I love wearing tank tops in the summer but am always self conscious of my back acne. This has really helped.

I am 27F and started using this product for a bacne breakout in early May, and it is now August. An honest review (I don’t really feel comfy posting pics, but will try to be descriptive)…I broke out badly on my back with acne mechanica last winter. I’ve always had a pimple here and there, nbd, but THIS was new. I moved from the Deep South to a much colder climate, and my skin did not like it. It dried out, and the extra layers wreaked havoc on my upper back. I broke out horribly across my upper back, neck, and shoulders. (Not to mention I lost my perpetual tan lines, maybe the most tragic of all…)In May, bracing for sleeveless season, it was at its worst so I started treating with just PanOxyl in the shower. When that didn’t work, I went with this daily regimen:1. PanOxyl 10% foaming wash in the shower with a gentle scrub brush2. Paula’s Choice (this product) immediately after showering and drying3. Finish with a light lotion to moisturize (either Aveeno or CeraVe)4. Apply the Paula’s Choice as needed during the day (after sweating outside or gym mostly)5. Very minor lifestyle changes (changed sheets at least once weekly instead of once every two weeks, change out of dirty clothes more quickly, upped water intake, breakout was worse on right shoulder I think due to purse and gym bag straps rubbing my clothing on my skin, so carried on my elbows more)I did not see results until about two or three weeks in using this regimen. I noticed a slight decrease in new bumps although my husband did not. One month in, it was a little more noticeable. Two months in, I had slightly more healing spots than new ones and my husband said he could see a difference.After what’s now been three months, I am seeing great results! With this regimen, I would say my breakout has been reduced about 80%. There are still a few pimples and rough patches but I didn’t expect everything to clear up overnight. I think in my case it will take a couple more months to fully heal it. However, most of what I started with is gone, and the worst spots are healing (very slowly, but there are waaaay more healing/healed spots then there are new ones now).Since improvement has been noticeable, I also recently added Paula’s Choice Niacinamide (purple bottle) to maybe help clean up scarring and improve appearance even more. I have not used it long enough to comment yet. I am hoping this speeds up clearing some of the discoloration and healed spots.The scent is not my favorite. It’s kind of medicinal, but thankfully it is subtle and does go away with time. It is a small price to pay for something that works.Overall, I believe adding this to my regimen significantly helped to clear the worst breakout I’ve ever had. I haven’t even really had problems with facial acne since probably age 22, so this was a horrible experience for me and really wrecked my confidence. So I am thankful that I actually found a product that gives results, and I intend to keep using this in my skincare regimen for as long as it’s on the market.

I started using this for both myself and my teenage son—he plays sports and often struggles with back breakouts. After about 10 days, we both noticed a real difference—smoother skin, fewer red spots, and less irritation. It’s super easy to spray on after a shower and dries quickly without feeling sticky, which is a big plus when we’re all in a rush.The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the scent—it’s not terrible, but it’s a bit strong and not exactly pleasant. I usually spray it on in a well-ventilated area and that helps. Still, for something that actually works, I’m happy to put up with it. Already added it to our bathroom routine!

I’ve suffered from cystic and general back acne since the age of 12. I’m now 48. I’ve tried EVERY product under the sun, taken Accutane, antibiotics, you name it. I’d completely given up on ANYTHING ever working. I started using this product two months ago. 2 weeks in, I ALMOST returned it, as I saw little results. Then the drastic changes started. This has not only kept away ANY new breakouts, but it is also healing all of my old marks and even scars. I cannot believe the results. It’s an absolute miracle. I get that the scent is slightly strong upon application, but it subsided quickly, and frankly it could smell like gasoline for all o care if it worked this well. There’s NO scent after a few minutes. It doesn’t dry completely, but rather feels like you put on moisturizer. But in a good way. I’m highly sensitive to most products, and this has given me ZERO reactions, dryness, or itching. I can actually see my skin looking more amazing every day. I never thought I’d find a holy grail product like this in my lifetime. The sprayer does get finicky once the bottle gets below 1/4 full, but I just save that one and add it to my new one when it gets low. I wish I’d found this months ago, as I literally can see myself for the first time IN MY ADULT life being able to soon go shirtless at a pool or beach, and I can’t even describe how much of a dream come true that is after feeling embarrassed for decades. PLEASE NEVER STOP MSKING THIS PRODUCT!!!

Im sure it works great, i've just started using it today. But does it have to smell like vomit.........

I’ve never broke out on my back before but I had a bad break out and everything I was using wasn’t working. I started using this product March 30 and today June 24th and as you can see there’s a huge difference . I’m now on my 5th bottle I think and I will continue using this! I love it and my back acne is almost fully cleared up

Noticable results after only 5 applications. Works great! Bottle sprays in any orientation.

completely healed my skin within a week!