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- Hwahae UserCombination SkinAtopy SkinAcne SkinSensitive SkinAug 15, 2018
I've tried many Paula's Choice products, excluding the more intense AHA and BHA lines, and surprisingly, there are quite a few with less-than-ideal ingredients. This one, however, has pretty good ingredients, even though it contains phenoxyethanol. Some products claim to be free of 20 harmful ingredients, yet they're still so irritating. This isn't gentle enough for use on super sensitive skin. If you have blemishes or extremely dry skin, you might feel a burning sensation. It can also feel sticky on the surface while causing deep dryness. However, when your skin is in good condition, it's moisturizing and the brightening effect is better than expected. I found that I liked it more towards the end of the bottle than when I first started using it. If you apply too much, it pills like an eraser. The texture is very sticky, so it can attract dust to your face. I think I used too much - about a 3cm circle in the palm of my hand, instead of just a few drops like others recommend. Also, the product sticks around the bottle opening and hardens like gelatin. This is probably because it's a dropper type and some product gets left behind each time. Towards the end of the bottle, no matter how much you press the dropper button on the cap, nothing comes up. So thinking there's not much left, if you open the cap completely and tap it into your palm, a huge amount pours out. Basically, the dropper function doesn't work well until the very end. For those with good skin condition, this could be an excellent and effective gentle brightening moisturizer. If you have oily skin, it might clog pores and cause excess oil and blemishes, so use very sparingly. For dry skin, it could cause tightness and dryness, so make sure to layer with a rich moisturizer first. I wouldn't strongly recommend it for those with super sensitive skin. If you do use it, only apply a small amount when your skin is in good condition. In terms of brightening effectiveness alone, the Caudalie serum I used for a long time was better, but this product is gentler for its brightening power. It still has good brightening effects. For an even gentler option, there's Beyond's Phyto White line. It's less effective but much gentler, just for reference.