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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    eileensin

    17 years ago

    I love this cleanser because it doesn't leave my skin feeling tight. I have combination, acne-prone, sensitive skin. I used to use Neutrogena to treat acne. It worked on the acne, but was too...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    momof3blonds

    17 years ago

    I absolutely love this product and almost all of the Paula's skincare I have tried. I have oily skin and breakout frequently. I started using her products 4 years ago and my skin has taken an...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Vac513

    17 years ago

    I love this cleanser. It's gentle, yet is really effective at taking off even the most stubborn makeup. You really only need to use a dime sized amount or less to get a good lather. Plus, it's...

    About reviewer (77 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    amybecca

    17 years ago

    I love this gentle cleanser. It is wonderful for my sensitive combination skin. It is light and effective - it removes my makeup and cleanses my skin without stripping it. I have repurchased...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    elzny

    17 years ago

    I came across Paula's book in 1999 and have been following her reviews since, but somehow I never tried her product. Eight years and many breakouts later, I finally bought the whole kit of her...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    JenMarie331

    17 years ago

    I like a lot of Paula's Choice products, but this one didn't work for me. I felt like the creamy consistency didn't wash away clean and I don't really like the packaging. The flip top lid on the...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    asiawall

    17 years ago

    this stuff is awesome. possibly my new HG. it is a nice, creamy consistency, really does clean off all of my makeup and does not leave my face feeling irritated or dry. i have oily/acne prone...

    About reviewer (198 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    ellenchristine

    17 years ago

    I really love this stuff. It's amazing for removing makeup, even eye makeup, without leaving your face feeling stripped. I feel it's worth paying a little extra cash for this product.

    About reviewer (59 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    ihatespots

    17 years ago

    i got this cleanser to even put the huge shipping cost, cos i intended to just buy the bha but as shipping cost is the same for 1-2kg, i thought id give this cleanser a try. i dont wear makeup...

    About reviewer (332 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    idrinkred

    17 years ago

    I've just bought my second bottle. I've been using Paula's One Step at night to remove make up and this Skin Balancing Cleanser in the morning. As the weather warms and my skin oils up it will be...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    EternalKudra

    17 years ago

    This is really a nice cleanser, I love the feeling of it on my face, love how clean my skin feels after... Unfortunately, I feel like it's just a bit too stripping in conjunction with the BHA and...

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    angelaustin

    17 years ago

    This is my favorite cleanser by far. It's the best for removing makeup, yet it leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. So many cleansers made for combination skin are too harsh, but this one...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Flitter

    17 years ago

    I love this stuff!! It took me forever to finally try Paula's Choice, but I am so glad I did. It makes me realize just how harsh the other stuff I was using beforehand was on my skin. This gets the...

    About reviewer (76 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    tabledancer

    17 years ago

    This stuff works like a dream for me! I have oily yet easily flaky skin that's been prone to breakouts lately. Using this, plus the SB toner, 1% BHA gel, and SB moisture gel, for the past 6 weeks...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    candelapura

    17 years ago

    This is a great cleanser for skin with very oily areas. It leaves a beautiful matte finish that can last for hours! I hadn't had that kind of skin in years! Unfortunately I find I can't use it...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    espyh

    17 years ago

    I didn't want to pay $18.95 for 16 oz. of cleanser, but I hope a little goes a long way. I used the sample size for a week. MY SKIN LOVES THIS STUFF! AND SO DO I! I know it's safe for my skin,...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    tweetiebird

    18 years ago

    Very happy with this! I needed a new cleanser and wasn't happy with my previous ones - either didn't remove makeup or would be too drying. This one is great - randomly picked the Skin Balancing...

    About reviewer (71 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    quandarical

    18 years ago

    Cetaphil, Purpose, and Aveeno Ultra-Calming break me out. Everything else makes my skin peel. Until a month ago, the only product that reliably kept my skin tempered (and "tempered" still meant...

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    wellington_the_bear

    18 years ago

    I like this better than Cetaphil, as it actually removes eye makeup without a separate makeup remover. It has a light lather and scent (no added fragrance, however). I was trying to use Alpha...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    sweetestpea

    18 years ago

    I love this stuff! I have oddly sensitive skin and a lot of times cleansers sting and hurt. I have always preferred foaming cleansers, and this one fits my needs perfectly. It washes off...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairOther

    EyesBlue

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