Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer

Paula's Choice

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3.9

165 reviews
65%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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Water, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate (emollient), Butylene Glycol (water-binding agent), Glycereth-26 (thickener), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil (non-volatile plant oil), Cetyl Alcohol (thickener), Cyclopentasiloxane (skin-conditioning agent), Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate (thickeners), Glycerin (water-binding agent), Cyclohexasiloxane (skin-conditioning agent), Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-3 (cell-communicating ingredients), Sodium Hyaluronate (water-binding agent), Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate (antioxidant/vitamin E), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (antioxidant/vitamin C), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (licorice-derived anti-irritant), Sodium PCA (water-binding agent), Panthenol (soothing agent), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (anti-irritant/soothing agent), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (water-binding agent), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (antioxidant/vitamin C), Tetradibutyl Pentaerithrityl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (antioxidant), Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate (skin-conditioning agents), Hydroxypropyl Guar (gel-based thickener), Propylene Glycol (slip agent), Allantoin (anti-irritant), Rosa Canina (Dog Rose) Fruit Oil (non-volatile plant oil), Dimethicone, Simethicone (silicone slip agents), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose (thickener), Carbomer (gel-based thickener), Sodium Citrate, Triethanolamine (pH adjusters), Trisodium EDTA (chelating agent), Batyl Alcohol (stabilizer), Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol (all preservatives).

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    5.0
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    VictoriaHat

    15 years ago

    Since I don't live in a particulary cold climate, I only use this in the dead of winter. It is very moisturizing but not greasy. If I have really dry patches or flakes, I put a little olive oil...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    squiggles37

    15 years ago

    I use this during the winter when my cheeks and nose start flaking/cracking. It's non-greasy, very emollient and soaks right up into my combo/oily skin while leaving a matte finish. It has the...

    About reviewer (166 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    dolphin79

    15 years ago

    I bought the full size of the skin recovery moisturizer, her other products were too light or too heavy for me I must have tried almost all her samples. I like the fact this product contains no...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    seaswan

    15 years ago

    Paula Begoun has been a source of helpful information for skin care and make for years. I use some of her skin care products with good results and wanted a night cream for my parched skin. This...

    About reviewer (350 reviews)

    Age

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairOther, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Mack22

    15 years ago

    I bought this product as a sample on Paula's website. I have recently discovered that I have combined skin with dry skin but with a oily T-zone. So I tried this product at night to see if it gave...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    hesperus

    15 years ago

    Since I have acne-prone skin, I only use this as an eye cream and sometimes as a luxury hand cream. I use a retinol product (Green Cream) around my eyes and that dries out and sometimes irritates...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Twiggy12345

    15 years ago

    Edit: Feb. 2010 - This moisturiser gave me bad millia under my one eye, now have to see a derm. to fix - not happy! :( This works for me, and so far no breakouts. I have just purchased my 2nd tube....

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    lucyrox

    15 years ago

    I really appreciate Paula's Choice skin care because she has done extensive research and formulates her products with antioxidants and non-irritating ingredients. I have used her Skin Recovery...

    About reviewer (224 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    mapn

    15 years ago

    I was in a dire need of a decent moisturiser when colder weather surprised me, and went to my sample stash to grab a sample of Skin Recovery Moisturizer. My initial surprise was that it doesn't...

    About reviewer (688 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    furby623

    15 years ago

    I've used this for 5 years. It makes my skin soft and hydrated. Sometimes it feels a bit greasy due to Seatte's humid weather so I use the antioxidant concentrate all over my face and apply this to...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jmltan

    15 years ago

    I have finished my first tube. My skin did not have any negative reaction to this moisturizer. It feels very rich, so I only wear this at night, which gives my face a slightly greasy look, but who...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Deandra

    15 years ago

    I have been using this as an eye cream and neck cream and it's great. I'm about to give it to my mom because her skin is dry and mine is getting oily (it's summer) so she needs it more than I do,...

    About reviewer (835 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    jausten01

    15 years ago

    I am 59 and people say I look like I am in my 40's. Tried this because I am down to earth and don't put money on wasted products. This is just a basic moisturizer, nothing special. What gets me...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinOther, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    SkinSense78

    16 years ago

    This is the greatest moisturizer I've ever used. My rosacea prone skin, often veering towards the dry side is soothed, smoothed and hydrated thanks to this cream. I use this usually after my...

    About reviewer (73 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Shadowline

    16 years ago

    Another great product from Paula's Choice. Does it pain me to buy this sometimes? Yes, a little - because it has boring packaging and no bells and whistles nor any amazing marketing claims that I...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    msroser

    16 years ago

    I am so happy with this product. I have acne and my skin is usually on the combo/oily side. However, in winter, particularly this winter, I get dry flaky skin on my cheeks and on the tip of my...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    mpshouse

    16 years ago

    Though I can take or leave Paula, some of her skincare products are terrific. This is my HG moisturizer - at least in this period of my skin's life:). Sinks right into my skin,leaving a natural ,...

    About reviewer (66 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    curly26

    16 years ago

    it's a good product that helps my really dry skin to recuperate, but it takes a long time to absorb and it feels a bit heavy on the skin. but overall i like it

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    wmfong

    17 years ago

    Thick and creamy texture appears to moisturize my skin in colder weather, but often feel the need to reapply again in 1 hr. The best face moisturizer so far from the PC's line (have tried Hydrating...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Bomzhuyka

    17 years ago

    I honestly didn't see the difference between this moisturizer and the hydrating cream in terms of moisturizing quality. It has a different texture and it takes slightly longer to absorb, but it...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

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