59%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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ingredients

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).

Reviews

Reviews


3.0
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21 years ago

This is very effective, removes every skerrick of makeup, however it's too drying on my v. dry/sensitive skin and I would not repurchase.

About reviewer (174 reviews)

Age

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel



5.0
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21 years ago

I've put that I would buy it again-well, I would if I could but I'm in the UK and probably won't be able to get it anymore since Whosthefairest.com closed down. I'm not paying Paula's ridiculous...

About reviewer (328 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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21 years ago

Great for my sensitive Retin-A treated skin. It removes all make-up, even mascara without stinging. However, I prefer lather so won't order again.

About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Other, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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21 years ago

I have been using this along with her Hydrating Treatment and my skin has never been softer. You need only a small amount of this cleanser and it does not irritate my sensitive eyes. Great stuff.

About reviewer (83 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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21 years ago

I like many other Paula's products, but not this Skin Recovery Cleanser. It's a very clayish cream-form cleanser, and as expected, it would leave a film on face after the wash. Surprisingly, this...

About reviewer (244 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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21 years ago

This my new HG cleanser - I was fully prepared to hate it because I don't like Paula's "opinions" and tried the one step cleanser for dry skin and hated it. But my SKIN loves this cleanser. I...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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21 years ago

I love this cleanser! Usually, my skin feels very tight and itchy after cleansing, but it feels smooth, soft and itch-free after this one. Plus, when I use some other cleansers, I still get...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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21 years ago

Since finding out I had rosacea, last May, I've had a terrible time finding a cleanser that is gentle enough for my skin, but also one that is thorough enough. I am also acne-prone, so alot of...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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21 years ago

This is a nice cleanser for my sensitive and dryish skin. I tried the Balancing Cleanser first, but that dried my skin out too much. The Recovery Cleanser is really mild and creamy, and I haven't...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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21 years ago

My HG cleanser. IT is the ONLY one that I have found that doesn't leave my skin feeling TIGHT after I wash my face. I really love it. I have to use an eye make up remover before hand because I...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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21 years ago

i have normal to dry skin and this is by far my favorite cleanser. it rinses completely clean but doesn't strip, and the lotion feels luxurious. probably doesn't remove full makeup well--i use my...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


2.0
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21 years ago

this got great reviews, so i tried it. but it did not leave my skin feeling clean at all. i felt like i had to use another cleanser after using this one. i prefer cetaphil.

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBrown


3.0
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21 years ago

I went through 1 and a half bottles of this cleanser, and was happy, but then, rather strangely, I started breaking out in little superficial pimples (you know the ones, little white heads). I had...

About reviewer (67 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlue


2.0
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21 years ago

Let me start by saying I am a Paula's Choice fan, but I don't understand all the great reviews for this product. It softens my skin, yes, but I don't think it moisturizes one bit. It did nothing...

About reviewer (75 reviews)

Age

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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21 years ago

I love this cleanser. As soon as the weather turned cold, my face got so dry and flaky. This is the only cleanser I've ever tried that doesn't leave my face parched. I love lathering cleansers, but...

About reviewer (129 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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21 years ago

I ordered the $4 travel size to try. OMG. The first night the velvety smooth cleanser stipped the dead cystic acne hardened skin off my face and left smooth new skin with no hardening underneath....

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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21 years ago

The ladies who reviewed this cleanser know a good thing when they find it! What a fabulous cleanser! Its soft, creamy and cushiony feels like satin on my skin. Slip is excellent and rinses away...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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21 years ago

This cleanser has saved my face this fall. When the humidity left the air, my skin freaked out. It was dry, flaky, itchy, red, bumpy... and this cleanser made a difference the first time I used it....

About reviewer (473 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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21 years ago

I absolutely love this clenser on my dry-mature skin. It's very economical: little goes a long way and it's very effective in removing even the heaviest makeup. It's very thick and concentrated but...

About reviewer (258 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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21 years ago

OOOOOO, this one made my skin so red and irritated! Weird, since I have had no problems with other PC products. I had been using the One Step for Oily/Combo skin all summer with great results. ...

About reviewer (75 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel