Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Cleanser

Paula's Choice

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4.1

316 reviews
72%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (gentle cleansing agent), Sodium Lauroamphoacetate (gentle cleansing agent), Stearic Acid (fatty acid thickener), Hexylene Glycol (slip agent), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (non-volatile plant oil), Glycol Stearate (thickener), Sodium Trideceth Sulfate (emulsifier), Acrylates Copolymer (film-forming agent), Cetearyl Alcohol (thickener), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (water-binding agent), Sodium Chloride (stabilizer and Ph-adjusting agent), Potassium Sorbate (stabilizer), Laureth-4 (emulsifier), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Ethylhexylglycerin (skin conditioning agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative)

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    5.0
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    Issabel

    12 years ago

    In the last 2 years I have tried and checked ingredients for houndreds of face cleansers. I was avoiding Paula's products just because of shipping cost (14eur). My skin is oily and very sensitive....

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Darlajane

    12 years ago

    I have been using this product and the toner for a couple of years now and I have to say that on my blemish prone relatively sensitive skin it has been brilliant. It doesn't irritate my skin like...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    momominky

    12 years ago

    Holy grail. I love it; my skin loves it. It removes my makeup leaving my sensitive skin soft and healthy. I can ask for no more.

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    ShineeBee

    12 years ago

    I really wish I could like this. I was looking for a gentle cream cleanser that design for oily/combination skin. So reading the positive review I was really excited. Despite the price here where I...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kjmakeupaddict

    12 years ago

    This cleanser is the best I have ever tried and I'm a complete skin care junkie, so I tried basically everything from the drugstore and high end store before trying out this. A little history: I...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    aykhan

    12 years ago

    I've been using this for a year, and my skin has never been happier or clearer. This cleanser is very gentle and not even remotely drying. Also, a little goes a long way, so one bottle lasts a long...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    aessop

    12 years ago

    This cleanser is just lovely, it feels like a lotion cleaner but gently foams. My face felt cleansed but not tight. After repeated use, I noticed that my pores looked smaller. I had no irritation...

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Safin

    12 years ago

    I have sensitve acne and dermatitis prone oily skin. Maybe this cleanser is fine when your skin is oily and younger, but for me (in my forties) it was much too drying. There is no SLES in it, but...

    About reviewer (204 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    lizzea

    12 years ago

    A seriously beautiful cleanser for my acne prone skin... been using it since 2007 and never looked back. Doubles as a great makeup remover too and comes in a huge bottle that lasts ages. Love,...

    About reviewer (283 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sellabella

    12 years ago

    Fantastic - removes all my make up (most of my eye makeup) and doesnt leave my skin dry at all.

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    erin1025

    13 years ago

    I love this - it's gentle enough for my sensitive skin but controls oil on my oily parts. I'm using the entire skin balancing line and it's totally cleared up my acne. So happy with it.

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    LizWords

    13 years ago

    I use this with my neutra sonic occasionally, like a couple times a month. I always cleanse with my antibacterial cetaphil bar first, as this doesn't take off enough of my makeup for a first round...

    About reviewer (290 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    CobraRose

    13 years ago

    Excellent cleanser for oily skin. I had been using Paula's Hydralight cleanser, but tried this because it seemed more suitable for the oiliest skin. It does lather more than the Hydralight, but...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    Catttt

    13 years ago

    I bought the 0.15 oz sample for 50 cents. The first time I tried this, it left my face red so I put it aside for a couple of weeks. I went back to it a few days ago and this time it didn't make...

    About reviewer (125 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    grnfaerie

    13 years ago

    I switched to this cleanser because my beloved One Step for oily skin looks to be discontinued (it's not available on the website anymore. Boo!) I feel like this was a bit too moisturizing for me,...

    About reviewer (93 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    marinahasber

    13 years ago

    This is a good face wash to clean off the dirt and makeup except lipstick. I bought the third bottles of this facial cleanser. This is the best facial I have ever used

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    Arosci

    13 years ago

    One of my favourites cleansers. I love its cream-lotion consistency which slips over the skin to cleanse without rubbing. It cleanses perfectly and gently, slightly deeper than the Hydralight...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Warm

    HairOther, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    rainonyourparade

    13 years ago

    ok, this didn't work at all for me. it broke me out. made me oily, and my skin have dry patches.

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    yankeesweetie35

    13 years ago

    Nice basic cleanser for oily/combo types. Fragrance free and cruelty free. A little pricey but the bottle lasts pretty long. It cleans my oily but sensitive skin well, without leaving me feel...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    mellern

    13 years ago

    I really like this cleanser... I have oily but dehydrated skin, and this cleanser does not leave it feeling tight or uncomfortable - winter or summer! It gets everything off (including eye makeup)...

    About reviewer (82 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Other, Fine

    EyesBlue

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