topic Re: Paula's Choice in Beauty

Paula's Choice

Ldaly — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 05:07:58 GMT

I would like to try PC. My skin concerns are aging and moisture. So my question is what is the best products to try first.

Re: Paula's Choice

beauty0125 — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 05:31:32 GMT

Her products are excellent and can really make a difference. I would suggest that you go to her website. paulaschoice.com and look at all the tabs and educate your self on her products and she has a lot of informaiton. I would also call her cs number as they are very helpful. Dermatologists say Retinol, SPF, exfoliant like BHA and moisturizer are the foundation for great skin. But it really depends upon your skin type. Over the years i have learned to use retinol ( actives and be very aggressive and then back off with skin replensihing agents and my skin is amazing with no wrinkles for 58. But it takes time and experimentation. Good luck

Re: Paula's Choice

Stargazer77 — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 05:52:01 GMT

@Ldaly My skin is slightly oily, but I've found I like the products in her Resist line for dry skin (I've repurchased for about 5 years now). There are kits available if that interests you. My skin seems to like glycolic acid and I can notice a difference the next morning after I've used it the night before. I use the 5% AHA and then maybe once a week I'll use the 10% AHA. There's also a retinol in the Resist line for dry skin if you're interested in retinol. You should always use a sunscreen with any of these products. You could also call Paula's Choice customer service and see what they would recommend for your skin needs and your budget. I hope you find something you love.

By the way, Paula's 2% BHA is probably one of her most popular products. It's very hard to find an "over-the-counter" version that's formulated properly in terms of pH, so you may want to consider that, also.

Re: Paula's Choice

just bee — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:37:58 GMT

@Ldaly

I've been using her facial cleansers for years. I live in the high desert and this one has been dependable:

And there's a sale on her site right now...

Re: Paula's Choice

Enders — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:58:50 GMT

The suggestions to utilize the website and/or CS to find the best products for your needs are spot on. Personally, I think the 1% Retinol, BHA, AHA, and SPF are the basics. I’ve recently incorporated Vitamin C into my nighttime routine. I’m 57, combo skin, and no wrinkles.

I like this line because it is effective, not too expensive (use coupons and get on their email list), and no animal testing.

Re: Paula's Choice

PilatesLover — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:19:39 GMT

I started out using the Resist blue line and over the years have made some switches. I prefer the Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser (light blue bottle) because it cleanses my skin better. Honestly I don't like most of PC's cleansers.

For toner I switched to Moisture Boost Essential Hydrating Toner. I read recommendations for it here, and I prefer it so much to the Resist toner in the blue bottle. I felt like the blue one just didn't do anything, but the Moisture Boost is perfect.

I have been using the Resist Antioxidant Serum (blue tube) for the Vitamin C, but recently bought a travel size of the Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate With Retinol (purple-ish tube). I really like the Skin Recovery serum - it seems more moisturizing and it glides on like silk. It got really cold and dry here and the Skin Recovery was a savior for my dry skin. So if your skin is dry, that's something to keep in mind. When I run out of the blue tube I'm sticking with the SRSACWR and add a drop of the Vitamin C booster.

For sun block day moisturizer I'ved moved over to Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer. It seems to leave less of a white cast and it works with my rosacea.

For night moisturizer I stuck witih Resist Barrier Repair Moisturizer with Retinol. IMO this just can't be beat!

For dry air in the cold weather - my HG is Clinical Ultra Rich Moisturizer. You don't need much and it is so soothing and emollient. I would never use it in summer though.

Re: Paula's Choice

PilatesLover — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:25:01 GMT

PS - the Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment is excellent. I only use it at night. I wish PC would come out with a stronger one.

As for all the boosters and expensive new items coming out - I think it's becoming overwhelming and too expensive. I bought the Peptide Booster a few months ago. Honestly I don't see what the big deal is.

The Vitamin C booster is okay, but I might find a cheaper version somewhere else.

A lot to digest! LOL. Good luck and try as many travel sizes and sample packets as you can find on the website.

Re: Paula's Choice

Still Raining — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:10:54 GMT

Years ago PC was all I used and I just loved it. After she sold out everything changed and I gave up on it. I don't know if I have ever seen a sale improve a product. Ever.

Re: Paula's Choice

ccassaday — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 18:17:52 GMT

PC was the one line I used religiously because I saw results. I used the resist toner, the AHA, and the resist serum with retinol. Oh also the antioxidant serum in the blue tube. The only thing I did not like was the resist mosturizer in the dark blue tube with SPF. It didn’t really moisturize and was two sticky. My face was brighter and very hydrated with her products.

Re: Paula's Choice

Lipstickdiva — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 21:28:35 GMT

I faithfully use her BHA liquid every morning on my skin and the Resist nighttime moisturizer with retinol every evening. I have the Resist C15 vitamin C serum but something in it causes me to break out. I should have sent it back. I also recently bought her AHA body lotion.

I too would recommend contacting CS and/or going to her website. Another word of advice, always check Retailmenot or other rebate sites. I believe right now Retailmenot has a code for $10.00 off the bha solution. There are always codes out there and once you sign up for e-mails, you will get code e-mailed to you. I never pay full price or s/h for anything.

Re: Paula's Choice

Ldaly — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 13:59:21 GMT

Thank you for the great advice

Re: Paula's Choice

just bee — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:07:58 GMT

@Ldaly wrote:
Thank you for the great advice

@Ldaly

I ordered facial cleanser on Cyber Monday and the package arrived today, beautifully packaged with two samples of 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant.

If you decide to try something I hope you enjoy it!

Re: Paula's Choice

winterspringfall — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 02:03:22 GMT

Does anyone know if we are going to get a Paula's Choice TSV in 2019?

Re: Paula's Choice

Brisky — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 02:24:29 GMT

She hasn't had A TSV that I have seen in a long time.
I use her products. Mainly 2% BHA, Sunscreen for oily combo, Lip Balm and some AHA products. I do like these products very much. Will not go without that lip balm!!!!

Re: Paula's Choice

Neversaynever3dogs — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:43:16 GMT

I have used Paula's Choice since the late 80's, after reading her book about what chemicals are in skin care products, etc.

Paula Begoun was a consumer advocate and criticised coporate greed for making cosmetics as toxic as they are, as expensive as they are,etc..

She devised a skin care line that was as economical and safe as possible and with NO animal testing..

And I was very happy with her products...

Not knowing that Paula sold her company, I continued to use her products but noticed a change in the quality....

Paula sold her company to TA Associates, a private equity firm which is involved in investments...

She is no longer involved with her company...

Paula's Choice may say they are cruelty free after being bought out but I can only surmise that TA Associates care only about the bottom line and that won't include being cruelty free!

The formulas have changed and not for the better...

If I am interested in a cosmetic product, I have learned to google who owns the company and what are their policies (especially no animal testing and are their products sold to China, which requires animal testing) before buying...

In my opinion, another skin care line has "bit the dust"....

Re: Paula's Choice

riley1 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:11:38 GMT

@Neversaynever3dogs - After reading your post, I checked 3 sites and they still have PC as cruelty free.

Re: Paula's Choice

just bee — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:53:42 GMT

Check out Paula's site: Last day of 20% off products.

Re: Paula's Choice

NickNack — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:55:41 GMT

@Neversaynever3dogs wrote:
I have used Paula's Choice since the late 80's, after reading her book about what chemicals are in skin care products, etc.
Paula Begoun was a consumer advocate and criticised coporate greed for making cosmetics as toxic as they are, as expensive as they are,etc..
She devised a skin care line that was as economical and safe as possible and with NO animal testing..
And I was very happy with her products...

Not knowing that Paula sold her company, I continued to use her products but noticed a change in the quality....

Paula sold her company to TA Associates, a private equity firm which is involved in investments...
She is no longer involved with her company...

Paula's Choice may say they are cruelty free after being bought out but I can only surmise that TA Associates care only about the bottom line and that won't include being cruelty free!
The formulas have changed and not for the better...

If I am interested in a cosmetic product, I have learned to google who owns the company and what are their policies (especially no animal testing and are their products sold to China, which requires animal testing) before buying...

In my opinion, another skin care line has "bit the dust"....

@Neversaynever3dogs @riley1 I am very disappointed that you chose to post that Paula's Choice is no longer cruelty free without checking. It's still Leaping Bunny certified. I checked their website to make sure before posting this. People will read your post and believe it. I suggest you edit your post to reflect that it is Leaping Bunny certified. It's one brand that I feel good about using for that reason.

Re: Paula's Choice

riley1 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:11:46 GMT

@NickNack - Here is what I wrote: After reading your post, I checked 3 sites and they still have PC as cruelty free.

I did not say they were not CF. Have a nice day!

Re: Paula's Choice

NickNack — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:12:11 GMT

@riley1 wrote:
@NickNack - Please reread what I posted: After reading your post, I checked 3 sites and they still have PC as cruelty free.

I did not say they were not CF. Have a nice day!

@riley1 I should have notified you a different way. I completely understood that you said you had checked two places. I was agreeing with you. I just tagged you because you had replied to the other poster. I'm sorry you were offended.