Beauty

[3redheads]

After reading so many wonderful things about Paula's Choice products, I finally bought a bunch of samples. I ended up loving the Skin Balancing Cleanser. I've purchased all of the high end products, including the Clarisonic, PMD etc. and nothing has worked as well as ONE CLEANSER! Since using this cleanser, my face has been blemish free. Two months! My t zone is now normal.

My teenage son suffers from acne and nothing worked. I bought samples and then the whole acne kit. His skin is so much better.

So....I want to expand and try more of her products, but I don't know which BHA or AHA or other products to try. I'm curious as to which products everyone has had success with.

[Iwantcoffee]

I like the RESIST weekly 10% AHA and the RESIST Pore-Refining BHA. Using a daily AHA is too much for me. I have not tried the weekly 4% BHA. I use the 10% AHA a couple of times a week and the BHA most days of the week in warmer months when my skin is oilier. I will skip a day using the BHA when I use the weekly AHA.

Customer service could probably help you choose a good option for your skin. I would order some samples before buying full size products.

[HappyDaze]

I have been using her 2%BHA (liquid, lotion or the anti-redness from the CLEAR line) for several years now (maybe more like 10+ years now actually!) and won't be without it. I can't use her AHA as it is too harsh for my skin.

I also love her Skin Recovery SPF. I won't be without that now either.

I also really love her new moisture boost oil. That stuff has saved me all winter from any dryness. Usually cold or wind can make my skin feel chapped and/or I have to battle dryness a little more but not this winter since I've been adding it to my serums (sometimes I use it alone as well). GREAT stuff.

I use to use and love her cleansers but found I now need a bit more gentle product because I notice my skin is now a bit more dry and sensitive then it use to be so I've since moved on to something else. It is still a great cleanser for more normal skin I think.

[suzyQ3]

I agree that the best way to go is to call (not e-mail) CS and ask them for advice based on your needs. Their CS is as good as it gets.

I currently use the Skin Recovery Moisturizer (the non-SPF ibe), the oil that HappyDaze mentioned (love it), both the Hydralight and Resist toners, the Resist Ultra-Light Antioxidant serum, the Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol serum, the Lip Exfoliant, and the Lip & Body Treatment Balm.

[itsmagic]

I've been using her Moisture Boost one step face cleanser and the Skin Perfecting 1% BHA Lotion. I have very sensitive skin and neither has caused any problems.

[3redheads]

Thanks for the responses! I'm off to look up the products mentioned in the thread.

[shiloh 81]

I use Resist Weightless Body Treatment 2%BHA and Resist Retinol Skin Smoth Body Treatment. I use both of these on my face even though they say for body.Paula says its ok to use body products on your face. Its much more practical for me money wise. Bha is 7oz and the retinol is 4oz. It works great. I also am really loving the Resist Super Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30. Her skincare has made a huge difference in my skin that I no longer wear makeup. I just curl my lashes and I also use her Lip and Body Treatment Balm for my lips and eyelashes to keep them moisturized and soft I noticed I do not loose lashes as much as I used to.

[HappyDaze]

On 3/5/2015 suzyQ3 said:

I agree that the best way to go is to call (not e-mail) CS and ask them for advice based on your needs. Their CS is as good as it gets.

I currently use the Skin Recovery Moisturizer (the non-SPF ibe), the oil that HappyDaze mentioned (love it), both the Hydralight and Resist toners, the Resist Ultra-Light Antioxidant serum, the Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol serum, the Lip Exfoliant, and the Lip & Body Treatment Balm.

okay I know I've seen you recommend this numerous times already so I suppose it is about time I try it. I remember a few years back wanting to try it because the reviews were so positive but just never got around to it since I already had so many lip balms and body butters. Now that I have dwindled those down, next sale I will give it a try.

[suzyQ3]

On 3/5/2015 HappyDaze said:

On 3/5/2015 suzyQ3 said:

I agree that the best way to go is to call (not e-mail) CS and ask them for advice based on your needs. Their CS is as good as it gets.

I currently use the Skin Recovery Moisturizer (the non-SPF ibe), the oil that HappyDaze mentioned (love it), both the Hydralight and Resist toners, the Resist Ultra-Light Antioxidant serum, the Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol serum, the Lip Exfoliant, and the Lip & Body Treatment Balm.

okay I know I've seen you recommend this numerous times already so I suppose it is about time I try it. I remember a few years back wanting to try it because the reviews were so positive but just never got around to it since I already had so many lip balms and body butters. Now that I have dwindled those down, next sale I will give it a try.

I really do find that it's helped my lips. I use it several times a day. I do use the exfoliant probably three or so times a week and follow up with the balm. Before using both, my lips were super dry and flakey. Unfortunately, I still suffer from the dreaded "almost no lips" syndrome, but hey, what are you gonna do.

I'm sure that you would check the ingredients for the balm yourself to see whether it suits you, but I'll save you the time and energy:

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Petrolatum (emollients), EuphorbiaCerifera (Candelilla) Wax (thickener), Lanolin, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters (emollients), Beeswax, Ozokerite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, CoperniciaCerifera (Carnauba) Wax (thickeners), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Jojoba Esters, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil (plant emollients/oils), Bisabolol (soothing agent), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (stabilized vitamin C/antioxidant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Trihydroxystearin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (thickeners).

[HappyDaze]

On 3/5/2015 suzyQ3 said:

On 3/5/2015 HappyDaze said:

On 3/5/2015 suzyQ3 said:

I agree that the best way to go is to call (not e-mail) CS and ask them for advice based on your needs. Their CS is as good as it gets.

I currently use the Skin Recovery Moisturizer (the non-SPF ibe), the oil that HappyDaze mentioned (love it), both the Hydralight and Resist toners, the Resist Ultra-Light Antioxidant serum, the Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol serum, the Lip Exfoliant, and the Lip & Body Treatment Balm.

okay I know I've seen you recommend this numerous times already so I suppose it is about time I try it. I remember a few years back wanting to try it because the reviews were so positive but just never got around to it since I already had so many lip balms and body butters. Now that I have dwindled those down, next sale I will give it a try.

I really do find that it's helped my lips. I use it several times a day. I do use the exfoliant probably three or so times a week and follow up with the balm. Before using both, my lips were super dry and flakey. Unfortunately, I still suffer from the dreaded "almost no lips" syndrome, but hey, what are you gonna do.

I'm sure that you would check the ingredients for the balm yourself to see whether it suits you, but I'll save you the time and energy:

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Petrolatum (emollients), EuphorbiaCerifera (Candelilla) Wax (thickener), Lanolin, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters (emollients), Beeswax, Ozokerite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, CoperniciaCerifera (Carnauba) Wax (thickeners), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Jojoba Esters, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil (plant emollients/oils), Bisabolol (soothing agent), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (stabilized vitamin C/antioxidant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Trihydroxystearin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (thickeners).

haha, thanks SuzyQ, you know I love me some ingredients!

darn it about the lips-did you always have the almost no lips syndrome or have they just deflated over the years? I am sorry worried my lips will go away as I get older. I like my lips.