RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment 5% AHA

Paula's Choice

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4.1

76 reviews
72%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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description

A daily leave-on AHA exfoliant that reveals a truly smoother, more radiant, even-toned complexion by helping skin naturally exfoliate as younger skin does.

ingredients

Water, Glycolic Acid (AHA exfoliant), Cetyl Alcohol (thickener), Butylene Glycol (slip agent and penetration enhancer), Palmitoyl Oligopeptide (cell-communicating ingredient), Ceramide 2 (skin-identical ingredient), Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuoylmethane (anti-irritants/antioxidants derived from curcumin), Epigallocatechin Gallate, Caffeic Acid (antioxidants), Salicylic Acid (BHA exfoliant/anti-irritant), Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates (vitamin E-based antioxidant), PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol (fatty acid thickener), Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Bisabolol, Allantoin (anti-irritants), Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethiconol (silicone slip agents/texture enhancers), Tribehenin (texture enhancer), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PPG-14 Butyl Ether, PEG-40 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate (thickeners), PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide (film-forming agents), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), C13-14 Isoparaffin (solvent), Laureth-7 (emulsifier), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (skin-conditioning agent), Hexylene Glycol (solvent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).

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    4.0
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    PromiscuousGayCroMagnon

    12 years ago

    I bought most of the Resist line to calm my very mild yet persistent acne. I have sensitive dry skin and this product did not irritate it. I was glad to find out i can use products with lower...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    missmanic

    13 years ago

    Oh boy. This made me break out big time. I'm hormonal cystic acne prone, but within a week of using this every other night my face was covered with white heads, a type of blemish I rarely suffer....

    About reviewer (382 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairOther, Curly, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    mary_ln

    13 years ago

    Yes, yes, yes I would buy this product again. I've been using various AHA products for years and this is hands down the best I've ever tried. It has a beautiful consistency and delivers superior...

    About reviewer (59 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    sharee20

    13 years ago

    I've been using this a few months and it's great, i might get one pimple a month now compared to quite a bit worse. I use it every night before bed and once a week i use the weekly resurfacing...

    About reviewer (680 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    mariannepilgaard

    13 years ago

    I bought this as part of a complete set of the RESIST line (cleanser, toner, serum, daily exfoliator, weekly exfoliator, moisturizer w sunscreen and moisturizer w/o sunscreen). I have used the...

    About reviewer (126 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    cherylf

    13 years ago

    I'm on my third bottle of this stuff, and I think it's great. I have noticed a difference in my skin, and it doesn't break me out (unlike other AHA's).

    About reviewer (118 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Anna001

    13 years ago

    Easy to use, and I feel that it does help to make my skin look its best.

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    hpunkinway

    13 years ago

    This product is exquisite. It works like an AHA, only better. I am not sure what the magical extra ingredients are, but I am hooked, even though it costs more than I usually would customarily spend...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    lygophilia

    13 years ago

    I only purchased this product as it came with Paula Begoun's Resist Combo Pack. Sadly this did nothing really for my skin in the long run, but I suspect it is because I have been using AHA 10% for...

    About reviewer (1341 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    aykhan

    13 years ago

    I've been using this product for about a year and a half as part of a pre-emptive, keep my skin clear and smooth routine. So far, I'm happy with the results. This product feels reasonably gentle on...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    mapn

    13 years ago

    Paula’s Choice products have been a total hit-or-miss for me (unfortunately, mostly miss). However, there are a few gems that I wouldn’t give up no matter what, and now the Resist Daily Smoothing...

    About reviewer (688 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    lipstickgirl8

    13 years ago

    At first I was unsure about this, but now that I have been using it (along with the weekly treatment) for a few months, I can definitely see a difference. It takes a while, but I can absolutely...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    shadowphoenix

    13 years ago

    I have very fair, combination skin that is sensitive in areas. I really wanted to love this product, especially after all the great reviews. I spent a lot of time searching for what I thought...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairOther

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    lizzea

    13 years ago

    I have been using this regularly every evening and it makes my skin feel ultra smooth and soft immediately after and the next day. I have acne prone skin and ahas usually work really well with my...

    About reviewer (283 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    eckzotiq

    13 years ago

    My face was very clear until I used this product... After reading all the rave reviews about it I thout 'why not?' and decided to give it a try. Big mistake. I wanted to have hope so I used it for...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ktwinks

    13 years ago

    This is such a wonderful exfoliant! I use it every night before I go to bed, and my skin feels that much softer the next morning. It's gentle, and doesnt dry out my super-dry skin.

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    justcallmed

    13 years ago

    I love this stuff. As weird as it sounds I use it after shaving and I never get any razor burn or anything. It's potent stuff- my skin usually stings a little from all the AHA in it BUT, the next...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Rapunzell

    13 years ago

    I have very difficult skin! In mid-life - still breaking out and aging - a tough combo. Extremely sensitive but also prone to oily skin and problems. I keep trying to use AHA's and BHA's as...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    happy_blackbird

    13 years ago

    I really, really wanted to like this exfoliating treatment lotion from the Resist Line, but when used as directed, it resulted in dry, inflamed, and positively irritated skin. I should begin by...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    msdi2u

    13 years ago

    This stuff is fantastic! This is my 4th RESIST product from the line. I like the RESIST Advanced Replenishing Toner, and then I bought the Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator. The hydrator was...

    About reviewer (1377 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

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