Paula's Choice Resist Retinol Serum texture?

Stargazer77 · ‎03-09-2010

Has anyone used this product before? It's the one that's in the upcoming TSV. I haven't liked any of Paula's serums because I prefer more water-based serums like Philosophy's When Hope Is Not Enough serum. I just don't like how the silicone-based serums feel on my skin. I ordered the TSV yesterday and am prepared to not like the serum (it's still a good deal even if I don't like it), but I was just wondering what the texture was. Thanks for any info.

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bunjetto · ‎03-09-2010

It is something like Dr. Denese Hydroshield. HTH

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Mrsq2022 · ‎03-10-2010

@Stargazer77 wrote:
Has anyone used this product before? It's the one that's in the upcoming TSV. I haven't liked any of Paula's serums because I prefer more water-based serums like Philosophy's When Hope Is Not Enough serum. I just don't like how the silicone-based serums feel on my skin. I ordered the TSV yesterday and am prepared to not like the serum (it's still a good deal even if I don't like it), but I was just wondering what the texture was. Thanks for any info.

I'm glad that you are prepared....it feels like silicone, pure dimethicone. I have used it a few times on my forehead but I can't really chance using it on my face because dimethicone gives me grief. It does not feel like WHINE serum. The moisturizer is awesome - silicone free and gently moisturizes.

(I knew that I probably wouldn't like the serum, but was fine for the price using on my chest and arms this round...next shipment hits eBay lol)

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

I used it for quite some time and liked it, but yes, it is a silicone-based serum. I moved on only because I wanted a stronger retinol product. I'm now using her retinol booster combined with her Skin Recovery moisturizer.

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MissSugarKane · ‎01-22-2016

It feels like a thick, greasy coating of silicone that is suffocating your skin. I bought two bottles but couldn't even get through half of the first because I just don't like that feeling on my skin. I always got little white bumps when I used it as well.

MW in Iowa · ‎03-10-2010

I don't have a problem with dimethicone , but it is really greasy going on and takes awhile to soak in. Her antioxiodant serum is like glue going on , i see no reason this could not be more silky and still be effective. She has great products but they are either so thick or like water.

Akane · ‎03-09-2010

@MW in Iowa wrote:
I don't have a problem with dimethicone , but it is really greasy going on and takes awhile to soak in. Her antioxiodant serum is like glue going on , i see no reason this could not be more silky and still be effective. She has great products but they are either so thick or like water.

The antioxidant serum is very silky.

HappyDaze · ‎06-13-2012

I am a fan of many PC's products but not so much her serums. Almost all of them are too slick feeling for my liking, much like Laura Geller's spackle feels. I am not against silicones in general but I don't like super slick feeling products on my face. The only serum of hers I like that don't feel this way is the Redness Relief repair serum and the Skin firming line minimizer.