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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    3.0
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    Giannina

    15 years ago

    I just started using this cleanser, was using for over 3 years Paula's Choice One-step Skin Cleanser and thought it was the best thing ever, but from the first time I used the Skin Balancing...

    About reviewer (324 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    panstick

    15 years ago

    My skin is prone to oiliness (which I control with the contraceptive pill Yasmin) but it is also easily irritated by harsh products. I have found I cannot tolerate anything labelled 'antibacterial'...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Nolly

    15 years ago

    When I first started using PC, I tried the One-Step facial cleanser and found that it did not leave my face feeling totally 'clean', so I switched to this. I've been using it for 2 years now and am...

    About reviewer (63 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairSilver, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    mapn

    15 years ago

    From my never-ending stash of Paula's Choice samples I found a few of these Skin Balancing Cleansers. I usually dislike foaming cleansers, because they seem to be too drying for my...

    About reviewer (688 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    teknoturtl

    15 years ago

    I have been using Paula's Choice products for about a year and a half now, and when I started using them I had very bad breakouts, and now I rarely do. The cleanser is very simple and effective,...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Sailorina

    15 years ago

    I love this. No frills face wash. No irritating chemicals. Gentle. Seems to keep my skin glowing. Rinses perfectly clean. I use this with my Clarisonic and I LOVE the combination. I recently...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ladyofpaint

    15 years ago

    I use both this cleanser and the One-Step Cleanser. I like them both equally as they never leave your skin feeling tight or flakey. The Skin Balancing Cleanser does exactly what it says ... it...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinOther, Medium

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    3dogsnight73

    15 years ago

    this toner has great ingredients and feels lovely to apply. it does tend to get drying though-for me-which is unusual because i have oily/combo skin. i use this after my pre-makeup wash and switch...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    crzycatlady

    15 years ago

    Fair skin, oily/combination. I've been using this for about a month along with the balancing toner. This felt good on my skin and the packaging was easy to use in the shower however it broke me...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

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    LilacShine9

    15 years ago

    I received a sample of this so I tried it. I didn't care for the creamy consistancy and it wasn't so easy to wash off. It dried me out, clogged my pores, & broke me out. I'm surprised of the good...

    About reviewer (488 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    cinnamonraisin

    15 years ago

    I got this as a sample. It's a really nice, cushiony soft cleanser. It left my skin feeling clean, soft and not at all tight...it feels very gentle, which I think is important when you are...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    baharh

    15 years ago

    I did use up an entire bottle of this cleanser, but i would not repurchase. It's not bad, it didn't make my sensitive skin react, and it cleans well enough I suppose, but it didn't do anything to...

    About reviewer (91 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    dpenn

    15 years ago

    Nothing at all wrong with this product, but I find many of the cleansers in Paula's line a bit redundant. Granted, you always have more than one option for your skin type, but I personally prefer...

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    cmaxwell

    15 years ago

    This is one of the best cleansers on the market. It removes long wear foundation, liquid eyeliner, mascara, everything......without stripping the skin. I got bored a few months ago, and bought a...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    velikii

    16 years ago

    This is possibly the best cleanser I have ever tried. I love it because it's very light yet creamy, feels wonderful and smells pretty good for a fragrance-free product. It's also pH balanced and...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    VanillaPlease

    16 years ago

    I'll be doing a comparison between the One Step Face Cleanser and Skin Balancing Cleanser, since they're both for "Normal to Oily/Combination Skin" (though Skin Balancing also has a "Normal to Dry...

    About reviewer (82 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    crystal01

    16 years ago

    This face wash takes all of my makeup off (besides waterproof mascara) and does not irritate my skin. Color and fragrance free. Sometimes it does seem to be a tad drying, my skin can feel kinda...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    loui27

    16 years ago

    I'm on my second bottle of this and i love it. i have used in the past Clarins, Clinque, Estee Lauder and Aveda and can honestly say this has given me the best results. it has removed all the...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    katienurse

    16 years ago

    I adore this facial cleanser. I feel that it is cleansing without being drying or irritating! I have the big 16oz bottle and will use this as long as they make it!

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    josiehoney

    16 years ago

    Hi - I LOVE this product & most of her line (Paula). Let me start by saying that I have extremely sensitive skin, oily, and pimple-prone. This cleanser is smooth, cleansing, and yet not...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

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