Paula's Choice reviews, photos and discussion - MakeupAlley (2024)

This was an impulse buy. It has good ingredients. I would recommend for mature skin.

4 months ago

This was an impulse buy. It has good ingredients. I would recommend for mature skin.

It is a well-formulated product, but not for someone with very sensitive skin- it irritated mine and my friend's skin. Probably it is ok for someone with "normal skin".I found an alternative-...

5 months ago

It is a well-formulated product, but not for someone with very sensitive skin- it irritated mine and my friend's skin. Probably it is ok for someone with "normal skin".I found an alternative-...

This is a great new chemical exfoliant from Paula's Choice! This has 6% mandelic acid, and 2% lactic acid. This exfoliates skin's surface, smooths texture, softens fine lines & brightens skin....

5 months ago

This is a great new chemical exfoliant from Paula's Choice! This has 6% mandelic acid, and 2% lactic acid. This exfoliates skin's surface, smooths texture, softens fine lines & brightens skin....

This is a nice light gentle cleanser that is hydrating. It is a creamy lotion cleanser that does not foam. I find it to be very gentle and I can use it on my eyes without irritation. I like that it...

6 months ago

This is a nice light gentle cleanser that is hydrating. It is a creamy lotion cleanser that does not foam. I find it to be very gentle and I can use it on my eyes without irritation. I like that it...

I love this body cream! It has a rich texture that absorbs well into my skin. I use it mostly on my hands, but when my skin is extra dry it works extremely well. I wish it came in a bigger tube!

6 months ago

I love this body cream! It has a rich texture that absorbs well into my skin. I use it mostly on my hands, but when my skin is extra dry it works extremely well. I wish it came in a bigger tube!

This is an excellent moisturizer for dryness prone skin. I live in a very cold climate and this is the perfect moisturizer for winter (when my skin tends to be drier). It is very rich and plumping....

6 months ago

This is an excellent moisturizer for dryness prone skin. I live in a very cold climate and this is the perfect moisturizer for winter (when my skin tends to be drier). It is very rich and plumping....

I didn't think I'd like this product as much as I do but it is very effective at keeping sebaceous filaments from being visible on my chin area. I like the combination of ingredients in it and...

6 months ago

I didn't think I'd like this product as much as I do but it is very effective at keeping sebaceous filaments from being visible on my chin area. I like the combination of ingredients in it and...

This is an excellent moisturizer for dry and sensitive skin. It has a rich texture that absorbs well into my skin. My skin tends to be a bit drier in the winter due to the cold and dry nature of...

7 months ago

This is an excellent moisturizer for dry and sensitive skin. It has a rich texture that absorbs well into my skin. My skin tends to be a bit drier in the winter due to the cold and dry nature of...

This is a repackaged and improved version of the CALM BHA Exfoliant (see one of the pictures above). PC's regular exfoliants in the BHA category are 2%, and this is 1%, so ideal for those with more...

7 months ago

This is a repackaged and improved version of the CALM BHA Exfoliant (see one of the pictures above). PC's regular exfoliants in the BHA category are 2%, and this is 1%, so ideal for those with more...

I am disappointed in this product. A few years ago Paula Begoun sold her shares of Paula's Choice, a pioneering skincare brand she developed and was made available in 1995 as an online business....

7 months ago

I am disappointed in this product. A few years ago Paula Begoun sold her shares of Paula's Choice, a pioneering skincare brand she developed and was made available in 1995 as an online business....

The RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment 5% AHA is a great product to add to your routine. In the PC line there are a number of AHA products, including an 8% AHA product that comes in gel and lotion...

7 months ago

The RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment 5% AHA is a great product to add to your routine. In the PC line there are a number of AHA products, including an 8% AHA product that comes in gel and lotion...

This is a limited edition sunscreen from Paula's Choice, but I have seen some of her other products that have been limited in the past be brought into the line permanently. I hope this is the case...

7 months ago

This is a limited edition sunscreen from Paula's Choice, but I have seen some of her other products that have been limited in the past be brought into the line permanently. I hope this is the case...

I used to rely on Beautypedia reviews a lot, they helped me understand skincare and 100 % saved my face at one point. Now they’re gone, and replaced by a ”knowledge hub”, which is really nothing...

9 months ago

I used to rely on Beautypedia reviews a lot, they helped me understand skincare and 100 % saved my face at one point. Now they’re gone, and replaced by a ”knowledge hub”, which is really nothing...

I thought I’d try this out as a spot treatment for sun damage to see if any improvement would be seen and after only one week I do notice sunspots that I’ve had for many years have faded...

10 months ago

I thought I’d try this out as a spot treatment for sun damage to see if any improvement would be seen and after only one week I do notice sunspots that I’ve had for many years have faded...

Fairly small amount for the price. It’s ok, doesn't smell bad like other reviewers commented on but maybe it's been reformulated since they reviewed? Only comes in one shade, pink, and the tint...

10 months ago

Fairly small amount for the price. It’s ok, doesn't smell bad like other reviewers commented on but maybe it's been reformulated since they reviewed? Only comes in one shade, pink, and the tint...

I found this really hard to blend into my skin, not one I’ll repurchase, will stick with the Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 (tinted mineral sunscreen) and the Skin Recovery Daily...

10 months ago

I found this really hard to blend into my skin, not one I’ll repurchase, will stick with the Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 (tinted mineral sunscreen) and the Skin Recovery Daily...

This serum contains “concentrated levels of omega fatty acids [that help] replenish dull, dehydrated skin, revive a smooth, supple feeling, plus visibly soften the appearance of fine lines and...

10 months ago

This serum contains “concentrated levels of omega fatty acids [that help] replenish dull, dehydrated skin, revive a smooth, supple feeling, plus visibly soften the appearance of fine lines and...

According to Paula’s Choice, this serum will “visibly firm, plump, and reduce wrinkles in 4 weeks.” I saw results quicker than that using once a day (note: results were subtle). This serum is light...

10 months ago

According to Paula’s Choice, this serum will “visibly firm, plump, and reduce wrinkles in 4 weeks.” I saw results quicker than that using once a day (note: results were subtle). This serum is light...

This product was a total waste of money for me. I haven’t noticed anything at all from using this, no benefits whatsoever. Matter of fact, this makes me a bit red at times and definitely dries out...

10 months ago

This product was a total waste of money for me. I haven’t noticed anything at all from using this, no benefits whatsoever. Matter of fact, this makes me a bit red at times and definitely dries out...

I have very sensitive skin that tends to overreact to anything drying (such as BHA or azelaic acid). I got the sample size of this to try it out. My chin gets clogged easily, plus is prone to...

a year ago

I have very sensitive skin that tends to overreact to anything drying (such as BHA or azelaic acid). I got the sample size of this to try it out. My chin gets clogged easily, plus is prone to...