RESIST Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser

Paula's Choice

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3.9

51 reviews
63%
would repurchase
4.2/5
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Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient thickener), Decyl Glucoside (cleansing agent), Glycerin (skin-identical ingredient), PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate (cleansing agent/emulsifier), PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Methyl Gluceth-20 (skin-conditioning agents),Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol (thickeners), Polyacrylamide (binding agent), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (soothing agent), Sapindus Mukurossi (Soapberry) Peel Extract (foaming agent), Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate (cleansing agent), C13-14 Isoparaffin (thickener), Laureth-7 (emulsifier), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol (preservatives).

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    4.0
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    fragranceskincarelover

    10 months ago

    This is a nice light gentle cleanser that is hydrating. It is a creamy lotion cleanser that does not foam. I find it to be very gentle and I can use it on my eyes without irritation. I like that it...

    About reviewer (904 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Redwings11

    2 years ago

    How could I pass this up when there was a 50% off sale happening? I took the plunge and purchased immediately after running the ingredients through various checkers and was satisfied there...

    About reviewer (1140 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    dmac5253

    3 years ago

    I was so disappointed in this product. Normally, I love Paula's products. However, they were out of my favorite cleanser (Calm normal to dry). The Resist Optimal Hydrating was recommended. This...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    Lolli915

    4 years ago

    I really wanted to like this. It does a great job cleansing, but leaves my faces feeling tight afterward, which I loathe. Had my husband try it, and he experienced the same thing. Honesty, I prefer...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Bingchiiling

    4 years ago

    Didn't dry or irritate my skin, but it broke me out after a few uses.

    About reviewer (144 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    KateLausanne

    5 years ago

    Fantastic cleanser. I keep repurchasing it for about a year and couldn't be happier. It is gentle, non-drying (I have dry skin), yet it removes all makeup. It has a milky-gelly-creamy consistency...

    About reviewer (743 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    drlolly

    5 years ago

    feels sticky still after cleansing and then skin feels tight after drying. Would not purchase again. Will use this up as a first cleanse and then finish with the most comfortable of all my...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairGrey

    EyesViolet

    3.0
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    jmp24

    5 years ago

    Ok, I will start out by saying I have some issues with Paula. Years ago, when she first broke onto the scene with her books, I loved her. Finally, someone exposing the truth about the beauty...

    About reviewer (417 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Migrantchick

    6 years ago

    About to purchase my fourth bottle. I use this after I've removed my eye makeup. It is not drying, good value for money. When the pump "informs me" it's empty, I cut open the hard plastic...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Tygerlilee84

    6 years ago

    This is a solid cleanser. It does a pretty good job removing makeup. It doesn’t strip the skin. It has a creamy texture that I enjoy. I like having this one in more as a morning cleanser as I...

    About reviewer (698 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    violetmist

    7 years ago

    UPDATE: had to lower this rating. I developed severe hives around my eyes and mouth area. Never happened with any PC product and I wouldn't say I have sensitive skin. Back to old reliable...

    About reviewer (547 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    ecarter007

    7 years ago

    I received this as a sample size with one of my orders. I have combination skin that leans oily. I tend to use cleansers for normal skin as I don't like how stripping cleansers for oily skin...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    AshaP

    8 years ago

    Over the past year and a half, I switched to using physical sunscreen because chemical ones were irritating my skin. Unfortunately, physical sunscreens tend to dry my skin, so I've had to switch to...

    About reviewer (163 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Seattlemama

    8 years ago

    I have dry, rosacean, acne-prone, sensitive, aging skin. Because of my dry skin, I only use creamy cleaners. (I have tried several oil cleansers and have never found one that works with my skin.) I...

    About reviewer (556 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    shyviolet

    8 years ago

    I agree with the reviewer below who compared this to Cetaphil. To me, it feels like a higher end version of Cetaphil. This feels more luxurious to use, the bottle is much nicer, and this does...

    About reviewer (358 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    evitara22

    8 years ago

    This cleanser didn't do much for my skin. I always use the EL Double Wear foundation and even after washing my face with this cleanser twice, it still left so much make up! Before, I used the Skin...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    alesdux

    9 years ago

    cleans make up off well and does not leave my skin oily nor dry. howewer I personally prefer the foaming version.

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    eruditeskincare

    9 years ago

    Love this cleanser - it gets rid of make-up and oil without leaving my poor face parched and crying out for moisturiser. Lippy deducted for packaging - really not a fan of PC's dated 'Alexis...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    nick21496

    9 years ago

    Unfortunately, this product didn't do anything for me. It is so drying and left my skin feeling not pleasant at all. I used only Paula's Choice Resist line for 6 months. It just dried out my...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Eire1

    10 years ago

    I HAD THE SAMPLE. This reminded me a lot of 'Cetaphils' cleanser. It was as if they took the traditional 'Cetaphil' cleanser and mixed it with the oily skin type cleanser. This has an elegant...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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