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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    missporter

    20 years ago

    I love this cleanser! Skin Balancing Cleanser cleanses the skin MUCH more thoroughly than Paula's One Step Face Cleanser for Normal to Oily/combination skin. It is very creamy, and produces a...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Dark

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    missmeggo

    20 years ago

    I just tried a sample of this cleanser, so I can't comment on how it makes your skin look over long-term use. For all I know, it could work miracles, but trying this once was more than enough for...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    laetitia774

    20 years ago

    I use this cleanser in the summer and warmer weather when my skin is more oily and dirty. I like the creamy, pearly lotion-like consistency that lightly foams. It takes off everything but doesn't...

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

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    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    sneezydiva3

    20 years ago

    This is a very good cleanser for oily/combo skin. But it was just a little too drying for my slightly oily/combo skin. I prefer PC's One Step Facial cleanser to this. But I do like to use this...

    About reviewer (76 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Lotus78

    21 years ago

    I have been using skincare from Paula's Choice for a few weeks now and am definitely pleased. I wish this cleanser lathered more- it's more of a fluffy cream that you just spread over your face-...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    atomic_girl

    21 years ago

    OK cleanser, but nothing special. Although it did remove my makeup, my oily skin still felt oily after I rinsed the cleanser off. I prefer cleansers that actually make my skin feel clean (Paula...

    About reviewer (572 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    EmilySher

    21 years ago

    This is a really good cleanser for my combo-oily, breakout prone skin. I use it at night, and it removes all my makeup, and leaves my skin clean and I guess, balanced. I like this much better than...

    About reviewer (92 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    marie11675

    21 years ago

    I got this cleanser as a sample and was really excited to see how well it rinsed off and still left my skin soft. I would buy it again, has a nice texture also the cream is very soothing.

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    leung

    21 years ago

    Takes everything off yet doesn't leave the face tight or dry. Very reasonably priced and no frills packaging. Excellent cleanser!

    About reviewer (206 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBrown

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    dscoggins

    21 years ago

    I like this cleanser- it takes off my make up completely- although I do use a separate MU remover before-hand because I wear one of those stubborn ultra matte foundations. This gets even eye MU...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    aquamarine11

    21 years ago

    This is a really good cleanser. It takes off almost all of my Revlon ColorStay makeup, so one swipe with toner gets of the rest. This is great because that is a hard makeup to remove, and this is...

    About reviewer (171 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    myfuel

    21 years ago

    This is a really good cleanser. I have combination/oily skin, and this cleaser did a good job of cleaning without leaving my cheeks dry. It has a nice scent to it, and feels nice on the skin.

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    THARA

    21 years ago

    Love this better than her other cleansers. It lathers and leaves my face clean and smooth. No dryness at all. And it only takes a tiny amount to lather and clean so a little goes a long way. great...

    About reviewer (199 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    majorweather

    21 years ago

    I just bought my second 16-ounce bottle of this cleanser, which is perfect for my combination, semi-sensitive skin. It doesn't break me out, it removes all my makeup, and it rinses cleanly. ...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    poochiquita

    21 years ago

    I have to admit that this is a totally effective yet very boring cleanser. It does the job but I miss having a nice scent and a cute bottle. I know Paula doesn't do the fancy packaging thing but...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

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    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    cornflakegirl

    21 years ago

    This is a very good, gentle cleanser. I have pretty oily skin that does have some tendency towards dryness in the winter time. This removes my makeup no matter how much I have on, and is quite...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    3blindmice

    21 years ago

    I bought a huge bottle of this cleanser during one of the free shipping weekends because I had heard a lot of raves and Paula usually makes great stuff. This is a good cleanser, it foams up nicely...

    About reviewer (269 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Other

    HairBlack

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Electralight

    21 years ago

    I have combo/sensitive acne prone skin and have been using this on my t-zone. In the winter I have been using PC One step on the dry areas. It cleanses well and removes makeup without stripping...

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    honeybunny19

    21 years ago

    Too bad I bought a huge bottle of this. It's a good basic cleanser and all, but I seemed to get a few more zits than normal when I started to use this. Additionally, did anyone else notice that...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age

    SkinCombination

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    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    slyvester

    21 years ago

    I have combintation skin and this cleanser works well without making my skin feel "tight". Removes make up fairly well. I like the light lather and a little product goes a long way. Would repurchase.

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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