Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Cleanser

Paula's Choice

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4.1

316 reviews
72%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (gentle cleansing agent), Sodium Lauroamphoacetate (gentle cleansing agent), Stearic Acid (fatty acid thickener), Hexylene Glycol (slip agent), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (non-volatile plant oil), Glycol Stearate (thickener), Sodium Trideceth Sulfate (emulsifier), Acrylates Copolymer (film-forming agent), Cetearyl Alcohol (thickener), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (water-binding agent), Sodium Chloride (stabilizer and Ph-adjusting agent), Potassium Sorbate (stabilizer), Laureth-4 (emulsifier), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Ethylhexylglycerin (skin conditioning agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative)

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    4.0
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    verolyn

    18 years ago

    Tried out a sample. Good, simple cleanser. It's a little too drying for me right now, but in the summer when my skin's a little oilier it will be perfect. I did have a little trouble rinsing it...

    About reviewer (620 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    missysmom

    18 years ago

    When I bought my BHA lotion, I decided to try a bunch of samples as well. I bought around 5-6 sample packets of this, and now wish I had the full-size bottle. While I love my purpose cleanser, I...

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    monique83

    18 years ago

    so far so good. was using PC Skin Recovery Cleanser at night and which i still love a just a bit more because of its slip but this is a great all around cleanser that cleanses well without drying...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    shiningstar1

    18 years ago

    I bought this to replace my beloved Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, which I loved cause it was so gentle and didn't irritate my skin but didn't remove makeup that well. I love that this removes...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    NickelEmily

    18 years ago

    I have sensitive, moderately oily skin and this cleanser is the perfect compliment. It takes off all makeup, inclduing mascara---leave my skin feeling good, not too dry, not too sticky. It washes...

    About reviewer (62 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    SunriseSunset

    18 years ago

    I think I spoke too soon about this. While it leaves my skin clean and very soft, somehow I break out, and very few products do that to me. It's been happening for 3 weeks now, and the only thing...

    About reviewer (339 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    ChaosAndCandy

    18 years ago

    I wanted to replace my harsh face products with gentler ones, so I bought this to replace my Burt's Bees Garden Tomato Complexion Soap and Pro Activ Renewing Cleanser. I'm really happy with it....

    About reviewer (103 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    lysastone

    18 years ago

    I received this as a sample with my HG treatment, 2% BHA liquid. I want to like everything PC makes because it's a great line but I couldn't get past how badly this smelled. My skin feels great,...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    ingiepop

    18 years ago

    This cleanser may be my new HG! It takes off all my makeup and physical sunblock, but doesn't leave a tight or dry feeling; just a clean, unstripped feeling. I like that it's fragrance-free - my...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Rain7

    18 years ago

    I really like this cleanser. It is great at removing makeup and oil (I have very oily, sensitive skin), and it doesn't make my skin feel very tight, just clean. I do wish that the opening was at...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    theminx

    18 years ago

    This is the first PC product that I did not love. While this does the job of removing makeup very well, I cannot get over the nauseating smell and the fact that the cream just will not form a...

    About reviewer (334 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Dark

    HairBrown

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    michkal

    18 years ago

    This is a great cleanser. It cleans well, rinses off easily, and removes eye makeup without burning my eyes. I had been using proactive before this, which I liked but wanted to see if I could find...

    About reviewer (195 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kitnkat3104

    18 years ago

    I got a sample of this when I got my Paula's Choice cataloge. It was very nice, left my skin smooth and not dry, and removed my make up very well. I liked it enough that I am going to order the...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    rossjen

    18 years ago

    I like the creamy consistency of this. it removes makeup very well. I have dry skin though, so my skin was a little bit tight after rinsing, even though it felt smooth.

    About reviewer (343 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    nicksmommy03

    18 years ago

    I love this cleanser. It is the only one I use, with the excpetion of Cetaphil in the winter when my skin is dry. I am in my early 30's, have combination skin and also have rosacea. I wear makeup...

    About reviewer (179 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    3926sarah

    18 years ago

    Great cleanser for oily spot prone skin with sensitive tendencies. No fragrances or dyes as per paula's philosophy with skin care products. Makes quite a gentle light lather that feels moisturising...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    kc_sunshine1

    18 years ago

    You know what? Im an idiot. I had been using a cleanser that was working perfectly well for me (California Baby Super Sensitive) and I just *had* to try something else. BIG mistake. This...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Emma13

    18 years ago

    well, I'm giving this 5* now... this is a seriously impressive cleanser. I have used it for 2-3 weeks now. I was using Avene's Deep Pore foaming cleanser but it wasn't much cop ar removing makeup....

    About reviewer (659 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    salmac

    18 years ago

    I like all of PC cleansers. They are priced fairly, the packaging is simple and they do what they're supposed to. I have maturing skin that is still prone to acne. I like using PC Balancing...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    SonyaGA

    18 years ago

    I have been using Paula's Choice products for 10 months now and I couldn't be happier. Before that, I bounced around from one brand to another, never really finding anything that performed well...

    About reviewer (69 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

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