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Paula's Choice skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Paula's Choice is an American skincare brand founded in 1995 and owned by Unilever since 2021.

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Paula's Choice's products on this page cover serums, cleansers, moisturizers, toners, and more, built around hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and vitamin c. Paula's Choice products fit combination skin and oily skin best. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner highest; for skin with dark spots, the 1% Retinol Treatment; and for mature skin, the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. Its key ingredients: glycerin significantly increased skin hydration and restored barrier function.

This page covers some of the most popular Paula's Choice products; for the whole Paula's Choice range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Paula's Choice serums and treatments

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People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 30.5k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Paula's Choice for improved skin texture, lightweight textures, and effective acne and breakout reduction. The most common complaints are skin irritation or dryness and high prices for small quantities.

Highlights

  • Smooth texture and anti-aging serums Sometimes Noted
    • “skin becomes very smooth — 1% Retinol Treatment”
    • “softens lines and wrinkles — 1% Retinol Treatment”
    • “acne scars faded — 10% Azelaic Acid Booster”
  • High price and packaging issues Mostly Mentioned
    • “surprisingly small bottle — Skin-Smoothing Retinol Body Treatment”
    • “tiny tube — 10% Azelaic Acid Booster”
    • “turned orange in weeks — C15 Super Booster”

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Questions and answers

Is Paula's Choice good for oily skin?

Yes, Paula's Choice is well-suited for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for oily skin. The Paula's Choice products on this page are fragrance-free and feature key ingredients like salicylic acid and niacinamide that help balance oil and clear pores.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Is Paula's Choice worth it?

Paula's Choice may be worth it for shoppers seeking smooth texture and targeted anti-aging serums, though reviewers frequently mention high prices and packaging issues. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Which Paula's Choice moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Replenishing Moisturizer is the best for dry skin, followed by the Clinical Ceramide-Enriched Firming Moisturizer and the Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer. Lovi rates the Replenishing Moisturizer High for dry skin, while the other two rate Average. The Replenishing Moisturizer helps smooth and soften dry skin with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Does Paula's Choice cause breakouts?

Paula's Choice is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Paula's Choice products on this page are formulated without fragrance and feature a range of lightweight options that fit acne-prone skin well.

Is Paula's Choice fragrance-free?

Yes, the Paula's Choice products on this page are fragrance-free. Every product listed in this selection leaves out any added scent in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Paula's Choice products?

The key ingredients in the Paula's Choice products on this page include hyaluronic acid, glycerin, vitamin C, licorice root, niacinamide, salicylic acid, green tea, and vitamin e.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do I build a Paula's Choice skincare routine?

To build a Paula's Choice routine for dry skin, start your morning with the CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser, followed by the Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner, the Replenishing Moisturizer, and the Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50. In the evening, cleanse with the CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser again, apply the RESIST Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum, and finish with the Replenishing Moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine after cleansing and before your serum.

Where can I buy Paula's Choice, and how much does it cost?

Paula's Choice is available from stores in Spain, with prices on the page ranging from €14.00 to €75.00 and most falling between €34.00 and €59.00.

What are good alternatives to Paula's Choice?

Good alternatives to Paula's Choice that also have product pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, Dermalogica, and Good Molecules.

Paula's Choice vs CeraVe: which is better?

Lovi rates CeraVe as Superior for sensitive skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, and oily skin, while Paula's Choice routines rate High for all four. Both brands rate High for dry skin. The Paula's Choice products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Who owns Paula's Choice, and where is it from?

Paula's Choice is an American brand founded in 1995, owned by Unilever since 2021.

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Is Paula's Choice cruelty-free?

Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Paula's Choice as cruelty-free.

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Is Paula's Choice good for dry skin?

Yes, Paula's Choice is generally good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Paula's Choice-focused routine for dry skin High. The Paula's Choice products on this page list no fragrance, which helps prevent irritation on dry skin.

Which Paula's Choice cleanser is best for oily skin?

The CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser is the best choice, as Lovi rates it Superior for oily skin. The CALM Ultra-Gentle Cleanser and Hydrating Gel-To-Cream Cleanser are also available, though Lovi rates them both Average for this skin type.

Is Paula's Choice good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Paula's Choice is good for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. The Paula's Choice products on this page are fragrance-free, which helps keep the skin calm and comfortable.

Which Paula's Choice sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

The Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 is the sunscreen on this page, and Lovi rates its fit for sensitive skin as Average. This lightweight sunscreen helps protect the skin while providing hydration without irritation.

Is Paula's Choice good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Paula's Choice is well-suited for acne-prone skin, for which Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High. Green tea helps improve acne by modulating intracellular molecular targets and inhibiting P. acnes.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013Carcinogenesis, 2001

Is Paula's Choice good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Paula's Choice is good for skin with dark spots, as the Paula's Choice products on this page include ingredients like niacinamide and vitamin C that help reduce unwanted pigmentation. Lovi rates the fit for skin with dark spots as High for multiple serums and treatments in the range.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Is Paula's Choice good for mature skin?

Yes, Paula's Choice is well suited for mature skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine High. Studies show that key ingredients such as retinol help stimulate collagen accumulation and improve the look of aging skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Research behind Paula's Choice's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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