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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    3.0
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    sadiewoo

    21 years ago

    This is pretty nice. My derm. has had me using Tazorac every night for my acne and my face is always pink and sesitive.I was using Paula's Skin Balancing Cleanser and liked it, but my face felt a...

    About reviewer (98 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    bziemba

    21 years ago

    Agreed that this is an exceptional product. However, as dry, sensitive skin ages (I'll be 35) - the product search continues. This is indeed better (less drying) than Cetaphil (which I used for...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

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    SkinDry

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    guymom

    21 years ago

    I love this product. I originally bought it w/Skin Recovery Moisturizer, which I didn't like. My skin care routine is now this cleanser, the PC AHA, and PC Completely Emollient moisturizer (night)....

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    cisca

    21 years ago

    Well, I agree with geckowoman. I can't stand the smell. It really turns me off.

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    lisabellydancer

    22 years ago

    FABULOUS! Paula's skin recovery cleanser is the only cleanser that actually does a great job removing makeup AND doesn't strip my dry sensitive skin AND rinses off easily AND has no uneccesary...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Medium Brown, Warm

    HairBrown, Kinky, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Lpas

    22 years ago

    This is an awesome product. Definite HG!! Even without the foam, it removes all my make-up and leaves my skin feeling fresh, clean and soft (passes the toner test with flying colors!). I've found...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    violet103

    22 years ago

    I think this might be my holy grail cleanser,I'd really rec trying this cleanser as it's near perfect for me. My sensitive rosacea skin loved it and I think it'd be a great gentle cleanser for all...

    About reviewer (97 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Belindalison

    22 years ago

    I'm not sure what to think about this product. I originally thought it would be the answer to all my cleansing woes, but unfortunately it still does irritate my rosacea, albeit less than other...

    About reviewer (69 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    filmart

    22 years ago

    It's unbelievable how difficult it is to find a cleanser that removes makeup completely without stripping moisture from dry skin, as well as excluding potentially irritating exfoliation...

    About reviewer (319 reviews)

    Age

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    irishgirl71

    22 years ago

    My skintype: Combination/Sensitive I received this cleanser in a swap and it has turned out to be a lucky find for me..I concur with some of the other posters that this is Cetaphil on turbo...

    About reviewer (339 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    ncdecolover

    22 years ago

    I really like this cleanser but would only use it in the winter because I have combo skin. Great for people who suffer from winter dryness.

    About reviewer (245 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    graceanne

    22 years ago

    I love, love, love this cleanser!! Much better than Cetaphil, which I've used and loved for years. If your skin is dry, I highly recommend it. It has made a huge difference in the amount of...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairBlond

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    SandraWS

    22 years ago

    Overall, not a bad product, just not a great one! I have normal to slightly dry, sensitive, mature skin. It is generally in good balance, smooth and not prone to breakouts, but does react with red...

    About reviewer (288 reviews)

    Age

    SkinNormal

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    mtview

    22 years ago

    I thought I had found my holy grail cleanser after trying a sample. However after purchasing the full size bottle and started using it consistently, I found my seb dermatitis had flared up in a big...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    geckowoman

    22 years ago

    I must have gotten a bad bottle of this stuff. It smelled like burnt tires and I returned it. Even my husband thought it smelled like there was something very wrong with it.

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    lily11

    22 years ago

    I love this cleanser! Finally I found a cleanser really helps my skin without dehydrating. I have been searching for a good cleanser for a long time, all the foam cleansers I used dry out my skin,...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    joy2uandme

    22 years ago

    Update: Something in this cleanser has changed. It is much creamier and harder to get out of the bottle. Now I wish it had a pump. And whenever I use it, after a few days I start to get clogged...

    About reviewer (1680 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    KarenCG

    22 years ago

    This is a great cleanser that I have used regularly since it came out. My skin is very "combo" and can't decide from one day to the next which it is going to be, so I have to alternate my skin...

    About reviewer (1546 reviews)

    Age

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    coleslaw

    22 years ago

    The first cleanser that has convinced me to trade in my old standby Sage Facial Shampoo! Gently cleanses and softens skin, removes mascara, and my skin tone has improved since using it. Great for...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    cloud

    23 years ago

    i love this. i have combo skin that gets dried out easily by cleansers, and this cleanser is unique for me. cleans so well (inc. eye m/u) and rinses (though it does take a little extra time for me...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

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