Skin Recovery Softening Cream Cleanser

Paula's Choice

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3.7

162 reviews
59%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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2015 formula:Water (Aqua), Hydrogenated Polydecene (emollient thickener), Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate (mild cleansing agent), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (antioxidant plant oil/emollient), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient), Polysorbate 80 (emulsifier), Laureth-4 (emulsifier), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (stabilizer), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (mild cleansing agent), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan (soothing agent), Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate (surfactant/emulsifier), Butylene Glycol (slip agent), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin (preservative).Old formula:Water, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate (very mild cleansing agent), Hydrogenated Polydecene (emollient), Acrylates Copolymer (suspending agent and film former), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (plant oil/emollient), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (thickener), Polysorbate-80 (emulsifier), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (lather agent), Glycerin (skin-identical ingredient), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (anti-irritant), Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) (emollient), Beta-Glucan (skin-conditioning agent), PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate (thickener), Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol (slip agents), Tetrasodium EDTA (chelating agent), Laureth-4 (surfactant), Sorbic Acid, Chlorphenesin (all preservatives), Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster).

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    5.0
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    dle14

    12 years ago

    I've been using this product for many years. It about the only one that does not irate my sensitive skin. I have combo skin and rosacea. It is creamy/milky in consistency. If you are not use to...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    andreaboo

    12 years ago

    OMG this cleanser is so bad. I have been using this for a few days, it was a little drying at first so I decided to only use before bed. I noticed my skin started getting a little flaky but not...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    maquin22

    12 years ago

    As other have noted, this is not the texture of a cream cleanser at all; it is somewhat milky, so the name is misleading. However it preforms like a cream cleanser in the sense that it is low...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    Endit

    12 years ago

    I previously tried Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Cleanser and hated it. It was slightly drying and had a texture that resisted foaming. I decided to still give this cleanser a try though to see how...

    About reviewer (267 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    yaiza123

    12 years ago

    After trying a lot of PC products and not seeing much results in a lot of them I was about to give up hope. Thankfully I did not :) Recently I orded this cleanser since I was looking for a good...

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    heather

    12 years ago

    Though PC calls this a cream cleanser, it is milky, not what I would consider creamy. The texture is pretty thin, so if you want a true cream cleanser, I recommend getting samples of both this and...

    About reviewer (166 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    Madwilso

    12 years ago

    I have faithfully used this cleanser for 6-7 years. But I didn't used to be so consistent about washing my face, until this past year or so. I have acne-prone skin, but I had a very dry t-zone...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kimk

    12 years ago

    I just bought 3 bottles of this b/c they had the old packaging on clearance. This is my HG of cleansers - I have normal/dry skin (DRY in the winter, plus I use RAM) and it doesn't sting, it doesn't...

    About reviewer (225 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    alohahawaii

    12 years ago

    I finally had to give in.....my eczema and flakiness was driving me insane! I tried with foaming cleansers and my skin is just too dry. I purchased this and was eagerly awaiting this to arrive in...

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jasminefire

    13 years ago

    Finally, an HG cleanser for my dry, sensitive skin. It's creamy and thorough--if it doesn't dissolve all the makeup the first time, use it again with no resulting irritation. It melts eye makeup...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    georgia21

    13 years ago

    This cleanser has a sticky feel to it and doesn't spread easily. I prefer a rinse-off lotion cleanser.

    About reviewer (722 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairGrey, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    lindsayloohoo

    13 years ago

    I had multiple samples of this product and didn't like it. This just didn't work for me. I wanted a creamy more moisturizing face wash for the morning that wouldn't strip my skin (or for the winter...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    martha610

    14 years ago

    Skin recovery cleanser was my very first Paula's Choice purchase several years ago and now it's the only kind I use. Before that I was strictly a Cetaphil lady, but I find this actually cheaper...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Medium, Warm

    HairGrey, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    princesssage

    14 years ago

    I loved the feeling of this cleanser and how well it cleansed my face. I loved this cleanser right until my eyes started stinging. That alone means I'll never use it again.

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    transponster

    14 years ago

    I have a sample of this (must be the new formula because I received it in October 2010) and I'm impressed and may order the FS. The first time I used it, i used too much and it was slightly drying...

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    amberw22

    14 years ago

    I can't believe this doesn't have a higher buy again rating. I have super dry, roscea prone skin in the winter and this stuff was awesome. It has a milky texture which really reminds me of...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    veraveravera

    14 years ago

    I don't like the consistency of this, it's too runny but it cleanes nice and gentle. Try Cliniques redness solution cleanser instead, it's great! ( Even Paula recommends it :)

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    agibeault

    14 years ago

    I'm very surprised with this cleanser! Very milky and doesn't foam at all (which I like)...I put it on wet skin and massaged it for about 15 - 20 seconds and rinsed it off. ALL of my makeup was...

    About reviewer (248 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    oliviacat100

    14 years ago

    I experiment with so many cleansers and skin care products. I have to say that this is the cleanser I always come back to. I've been looking for cheaper alternatives and I really like some of...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Other, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    VictoriaHat

    15 years ago

    Holy grail material. I have been using this cleanser since it was introduced. It removes make-up without drying or leaving a greasy film. I use it year round--in the drying dead of winter and the...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesHazel

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