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Paula' Choice users!

wannabe — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:20:39 GMT

I just got off the phone with their customer service...very nice and helpful. I took the plunge and ordered the Vit. C serum (on sale for $36) and a deluxe sample of the Resist Retinol (don't remember the name). She was also going to put in a sample of an aha to replace my Dr. D pads. I'm really looking forward to trying everything. Any advice from anyone that uses these products? Thanks in advance.

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laurelei — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 21:16:59 GMT

I've been using PC products for 2 1/2 years now and really love them. I have oily/combo skin and this is what I use:

Skin Balancing Pore Reducing Toner--AM and PM

BHA 2% gel--AM and PM except for twice weekly when I use the BHA 4% foam

Resist Ultra Light Antioxidant Serum-AM only

Resist Retinol Serum (just received the Clinical 1% Retinol Teatment and will probably replace the serum with the new, stronger product)--I use at night only

Vitamin C serum--mix with the Ultra Light in the morning and the Retinol at night. This has made a huge difference in skin texture and brightness.

Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment cream for the dry areas of my face (neck, below cheeks, around mouth and eyes)

Right now, I'm using Clinique City Block Sheer for SPF but when that's gone, I'll switch to Resist Super Light Daily Defense SPF 30.

It sounds like a lot but only takes a few minutes to apply. I let each product dry before putting on the next so I do something in between as I'm waiting for it to dry.

There are monthly sales so when you know what you like to use, you can stock up when it's on sale now.

I hope you enjoy the products you try!

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Cardamom — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 21:39:07 GMT

I'm new to her line and I have 9 of her products already! I've been on the vitamin c, retinol, BHA liquid and skin brightening serum for a month. I've been using the AHA for 2 weeks and 2 treatments of the 10% AHA. I'm not sure the brightening serum is doing the brightening or if it's the C booster but I really love the feel of the Resist serum. I have a couple of her sunscreens. I love the tinted one with 30 SPF. The Shine Stopper did nothing for me so I will not be repurchasing that. Overall I'm pleased and have had no issues with breaking out, burning, peeling or anything and I had never tried AHA or BHA. I had tried retinol in the past and got these bumps but not with hers. I think I see improvements and I definitely feel improvements. My skin is a lot softer. Because I am using BHA in the AM I apply the AHA in the evening. I then apply the C booster mixed with the either of the serums I have. I use the Resist Serum at night. It feels heavy duty. Then I put the retinol moisturizer over that. This kind of leave on chemical exfoliation is entirely new to me. I had only been using Philosophy's a microdelivery wash. I'm sure it's the reason for my softer skin.

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HappyDaze — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:26:17 GMT

I've used her products for a long time as well- my newest love of hers is the Clear anti-redness exfoliating solution. I don't have acne and normally use her 2% BHA lotion but I'm loving this liquid better, especially for summer. My skin cannot tolerate AHA so I use the BHA instead.

I love her Super Light (tinted) SPF and Moisture recovery lotion with SPF.

I like her Vitamin C product as well.

I also love her matte eyeshadow palette.

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Funloving — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:36:13 GMT

Enjoy your new products. I have normal skin.. slightly dry during winter. I'm not acne prone. Her Vit. C is a really nice product. I'm finishing a bottle now, but have some NCN waiting to try next.

I'll always use her AHA gel and am newer to the BHA 2% - which I also love.

I've been with Paula since she started with her line. While I don't use many of her products, her AHA & BHA will always be staples. I also have a low retinol antioxidant product in the dark red tube. It has a silicone base which doesn't bother me.. but I doubt I'll repurchase.

I'm betting you'll enjoy using!

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Irishrose136 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 01:27:02 GMT

On 6/11/2014 Cardamom said: I'm new to her line and I have 9 of her products already! I've been on the vitamin c, retinol, BHA liquid and skin brightening serum for a month. I've been using the AHA for 2 weeks and 2 treatments of the 10% AHA. I'm not sure the brightening serum is doing the brightening or if it's the C booster but I really love the feel of the Resist serum. I have a couple of her sunscreens. I love the tinted one with 30 SPF. The Shine Stopper did nothing for me so I will not be repurchasing that. Overall I'm pleased and have had no issues with breaking out, burning, peeling or anything and I had never tried AHA or BHA. I had tried retinol in the past and got these bumps but not with hers. I think I see improvements and I definitely feel improvements. My skin is a lot softer. Because I am using BHA in the AM I apply the AHA in the evening. I then apply the C booster mixed with the either of the serums I have. I use the Resist Serum at night. It feels heavy duty. Then I put the retinol moisturizer over that. This kind of leave on chemical exfoliation is entirely new to me. I had only been using Philosophy's a microdelivery wash. I'm sure it's the reason for my softer skin.

Cardamom, I've also been using PC products. I have combo/oily skin and use the 2% BHA gel morning and evening except for 2x a week when I use the BHA 4% Foam (only at night).

May I ask why you also use AHA?

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Irishrose136 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 01:31:19 GMT

On 6/11/2014 laurelei said:
I've been using PC products for 2 1/2 years now and really love them. I have oily/combo skin and this is what I use:

Skin Balancing Pore Reducing Toner--AM and PM

BHA 2% gel--AM and PM except for twice weekly when I use the BHA 4% foam

Resist Ultra Light Antioxidant Serum-AM only

Resist Retinol Serum (just received the Clinical 1% Retinol Teatment and will probably replace the serum with the new, stronger product)--I use at night only

Vitamin C serum--mix with the Ultra Light in the morning and the Retinol at night. This has made a huge difference in skin texture and brightness.

Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment cream for the dry areas of my face (neck, below cheeks, around mouth and eyes)

Right now, I'm using Clinique City Block Sheer for SPF but when that's gone, I'll switch to Resist Super Light Daily Defense SPF 30.

It sounds like a lot but only takes a few minutes to apply. I let each product dry before putting on the next so I do something in between as I'm waiting for it to dry.

There are monthly sales so when you know what you like to use, you can stock up when it's on sale now.

I hope you enjoy the products you try!

laurelei , it sounds like we are twins. I have been using other toners and Clinique's moisturizer gel (minimally)................ but basically I haven't jumped in yet to try the retinol. I can't decide what will tell me...It's time!!!!!!

What has been your reaction? When did you start?

Re: Paula' Choice users!

Irishrose136 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 01:34:02 GMT

I'm way off reading my email. Did Paula recently come out with a new sunscreen or am I hallucinating?

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Cardamom — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 01:47:07 GMT

On 6/11/2014 Irishrose136 said:
On 6/11/2014 Cardamom said: I'm new to her line and I have 9 of her products already! I've been on the vitamin c, retinol, BHA liquid and skin brightening serum for a month. I've been using the AHA for 2 weeks and 2 treatments of the 10% AHA. I'm not sure the brightening serum is doing the brightening or if it's the C booster but I really love the feel of the Resist serum. I have a couple of her sunscreens. I love the tinted one with 30 SPF. The Shine Stopper did nothing for me so I will not be repurchasing that. Overall I'm pleased and have had no issues with breaking out, burning, peeling or anything and I had never tried AHA or BHA. I had tried retinol in the past and got these bumps but not with hers. I think I see improvements and I definitely feel improvements. My skin is a lot softer. Because I am using BHA in the AM I apply the AHA in the evening. I then apply the C booster mixed with the either of the serums I have. I use the Resist Serum at night. It feels heavy duty. Then I put the retinol moisturizer over that. This kind of leave on chemical exfoliation is entirely new to me. I had only been using Philosophy's a microdelivery wash. I'm sure it's the reason for my softer skin.

Cardamom, I've also been using PC products. I have combo/oily skin and use the 2% BHA gel morning and evening except for 2x a week when I use the BHA 4% Foam (only at night).

May I ask why you also use AHA?

I was just reading about that BHA foam and thought that might be my next purchase. I wanted the AHA because I have some pads that I love (very expensive!!!) that have both BHA and AHA. These pads were free sample from Sephora. They are called Radical Skincare pads. From what I understand BHA and AHA work differently. AHA addresses the surface of the skin and BHA is for under the skin (blemishes etc.) and works sort of inside out. I watched some videos on YouTube about it. It was made by Paula's Choice and it was a man who spoke about the products. You might check it out. Anyway I really wanted to work on the surface of my skin. I have sun spots and ruddy uneven skin tone.

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Happy Elizabeth — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 01:50:12 GMT

On 6/11/2014 Irishrose136 said:
I'm way off reading my email. Did Paula recently come out with a new sunscreen or am I hallucinating?

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Yes, in the Clear line.

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HappyDaze — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 01:53:07 GMT

On 6/11/2014 Happy Elizabeth said:
On 6/11/2014 Irishrose136 said:
I'm way off reading my email. Did Paula recently come out with a new sunscreen or am I hallucinating?

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Yes, in the Clear line.

Yes, I was surprised it was an all chemical SPF but I guess it is good for those that like chemical SPF.

Re: Paula' Choice users!

Irishrose136 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 01:54:39 GMT

Thanks Happy Elizabeth! It's nice to know I'm.......'er.......less crazy.

eta: Thanks HD!

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Andreatoo — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 02:01:05 GMT

The only thing I have to offer is that if you find the aha to be too harsh you can always try the BHA.

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4lifeinnh — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 02:01:43 GMT

I'm not sure that I will ever switch from PC to anything else! The 2% BHA lotion and resist retinol serum have dramatically improved my skin texture and with the vit c serum mixed with the retinol serum, my tone has improved as well. I also am liking the resist tinted SPF (Irishrose, this may be the sunscreen your asking about). I may try the new retinol 1% product if it goes on sale.

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Cardamom — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 02:28:23 GMT

Irishrose I wanted to add that I started the BHA weeks before the AHA. It wasn't until I added the AHA that my skin began to feel soft but it may be both products. I'll be interested to see what happens when I run out of BHA so I can see of it does anything. Some say they only use the foam once a week. I definitely did not have results using a manual exfoliator. In fact I don't think I will ever use one again.

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Irishrose136 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 03:47:34 GMT

On 6/11/2014 Cardamom said: Irishrose I wanted to add that I started the BHA weeks before the AHA. It wasn't until I added the AHA that my skin began to feel soft but it may be both products. I'll be interested to see what happens when I run out of BHA so I can see of it does anything. Some say they only use the foam once a week. I definitely did not have results using a manual exfoliator. In fact I don't think I will ever use one again.

I use the BHA vs AHA because of my large pores and oily/combo skin. The directions say to use the foam 1x a week, but I followed SusyQ3 when she said she talked to CS who said she could use the foam 2x, at night only. So I tried it and it has been working well.

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Iwantcoffee — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 03:59:37 GMT

The only advise I have to offer is to try one product and wait several days before adding another, especially the retinol and AHA. I think is is a good idea when trying new products to add one at a time gradually

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wannabe — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:16:27 GMT

Thanks for all the replies! I'm looking forward to trying what I ordered. I wonder why the customer service woman recommended an aha instead of a for me. I may call back and ask!