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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    4.0
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    temperlyne

    17 years ago

    This is formulated for dry to very dry skin and it is noce to finally try a cleanser that dioesn't irritate or dry out my sensitive, acnetic skin. The bottle isn't very pretty but thats not what...

    About reviewer (76 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    readingredocean

    17 years ago

    I can't tolerate PC's cleansers...tried the one step for normal-dry and it dried my skin out, seems this one was not that much gentler either. There's something in them that causes my skin to...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    shellyb4

    17 years ago

    This is a really great cleanser for dry/sensitive skin. Not a sign of stinging or itching after use. Just a good, basic, non-irritating cleanser. I do find using a toner is helpful after using...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    candypantz

    18 years ago

    I seriously love this cleanser. I bought it in November so it's the new formula. It feels great and cleanses off all of my makeup without drying my skin. I use toner afterward and so I know that...

    About reviewer (82 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    goofyhusky

    18 years ago

    I bought mine in May 2006, so I think I am using the old formula. It feels really mild yet effectively remove the oil in my T-zone, but won't leave my cheeks dry. I have been using it twice a day...

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    summertan

    18 years ago

    I don't like many of Paula's choice products and frequently return them but I will keep reordering this cleanser. My skin has mild rosacea, constant background redness, breakouts from time to time,...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    jaybee8

    18 years ago

    I'm a PPP with sensitive, rosacea skin, and this is the only cleanser I've found that works for me. It takes off my makeup (including eye makeup), it doesn't irritate my skin, leaves my skin...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairSilver

    EyesHazel

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    LadyBug_here

    18 years ago

    Skintype: DSPW. She changed the formulation. This was my HG for a whole year. Now it just irritates my face and I have to find something else. I hope her skin rottens.

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    karinatwork

    18 years ago

    Absolutely the worst. It used to be a great cleanser, now it is just as drying as the Skin Balancing. Why did they change the formula??? I have a feeling, every time the reformulate something they...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    kylesmom27

    18 years ago

    This cleanser burned my eyes while cleansing and dried my skin out. Didn't like it at all.

    About reviewer (231 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    paliku1984

    18 years ago

    I love this cleanser!!! I have oily, blemish prone skin. I have tried other cleansers meant for oily skin such as Paula's Skin Balancing Cleanser and Eucerin Pore Purifying Wash, but they were too...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

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    lma782

    18 years ago

    WARNING!!!! Paula changed the formulation on this cleanser, and it now includes mineral oil and propylene glycol - two known irritants of sensitive skin. I have rosacea and this was my HG...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    trshafer

    18 years ago

    I love this cleanser. It easily removes makeup (even eye makeup) without drying out my skin. It's fragrance-free, and it doesn't sting if you accidentally splash it in your eyes. I previously used...

    About reviewer (102 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    monique83

    18 years ago

    i like this product... i switched from my md forte replenishing cleanser for something a bit cheaper. it has a slippery, silky feel that works well with my clarisonic brush. it did moisturize but i...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    rossjen

    18 years ago

    I received various Paula's Choice samples from a kind swapper. I was really suprised by this. The cleanser is really creamy and gentle on my easily irritated skin, and left it feeling soft after I...

    About reviewer (343 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    salmac

    19 years ago

    I like this cleanser - but I can't imagine someone with really dry skin using it! I have maturing, acne-prone skin and this cleanser works well for me - although it can be a bit drying on occasion....

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    Jessimau

    19 years ago

    I got a sample of this product and I'm so glad that I did. My skin can be sensitive from time to time, but not too many products cause sensitized reactions. This, unfortunately, was one of them. ...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    colombiana

    19 years ago

    I tried this as a sample that I requested and have to say it gets great marks for its simple, non drying, non irritating formula. it leaves my skin soft but without a filmy layer after drying. I...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Salome32

    19 years ago

    I think I am using the old one too, althought I am a really PC fan I do not like this produkt, I get a really sensitive skin of it. Very strange I use all the other Skin Recovery produkts without...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    Treasa

    19 years ago

    I used this a couple of years back and had what i believed to be a negative reaction to it so stopped using. I started again two months ago and have to say it is working very well. I just...

    About reviewer (136 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

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