Name: Skin Recovery Cream Cleanser
Brand: PAULA'SCHOICE
Rating: 4.29 (89 reviews)

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Skin Recovery Cream Cleanser

Doesn't Foam Up

Doesn't Feel Tight

Doesn't Cleanse Well

Doesn't Remove Impurities

Heavy

Not Slippery

feels heavy

Moisturizing

Hydrating

Not Irritating

pH-Balanced

Leaves Skin Feeling Soft

Lather is Soft

Removes Makeup Well

While I didn't experience any blemishes during use, those without severely dry skin might want to consider this product carefully.

As someone with extremely dry and sensitive skin, I always prioritize hydration when choosing products. This cleanser caught my attention because it promised to be non-irritating and non-drying after use. I was intrigued when I saw it was suitable for very dry skin types in the product description. After trying it, I can confirm it's not bad for those with similar skin types to mine. The cream texture is quite rich, and there's hardly any foam. Despite using small amounts, it provides sufficient cleansing effectiveness for my daily routine, especially since I wear minimal makeup.

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The packaging is inconvenient. Sometimes it dispenses too much, and for someone with less hand strength like me, it's a struggle to use.

Recommended as a second cleanser or for morning cleansing! Perfect for very dry to dry skin types. There's a separate version for combination, normal, and oily skin. It's not overly drying, but I tend to feel dry even in summer, especially after cleansing! So I always use this moisturizing cleanser! My skin has been acting up lately, so I repurchased it. It's hydrating and less irritating.

The price seems a bit high for the amount you get. I wish they'd increase the volume slightly

I loved how gently it cleansed my skin without any irritation

You need to use more product than expected for a gentle rolling application. It's also quite difficult to rinse off with water alone.

It absorbs smoothly and keeps skin hydrated even after cleansing. Highly recommended for dry skin types.

Depending on your skin type, this could also work well as a first-step cleanser in a double cleansing routine.

If I had to nitpick, the only downside is that it's a non-foaming milk type cleanser. You need to use quite a bit to cover your whole face properly, so it does get used up faster.

This is my holy grail cleanser, my ride-or-die skincare staple. I'm usually the type to get bored easily and switch products, but this one's different. I'm currently on my third bottle - one regular size and two jumbo sizes back-to-back. I've tried pretty much every cleanser out there, and this is hands down the best. I remember liking an earlier version years ago, but when I tried it again after a bad bout of dermatitis, it became my absolute holy grail.

My skin used to feel dry no matter what, but with this cleanser, there's zero dryness after washing - just pure hydration. Other cleansers always left a subtle tightness, but not this one. And of course, no redness either.

The cleansing effectiveness is also on point. Since my dermatitis, I've sworn off double cleansing with oils or micellar water. But this cleanser easily removes my mineral sunscreen and light foundation with just a bit of thorough massaging.

It's not quite enough on its own, so I'm using it as part of a double cleansing routine with a foam cleanser.

As someone with a glycerin allergy, nearly 99% of cosmetics don't work for my super sensitive skin. This product, however, is glycerin-free yet still provides hydration without irritation.

For heavy makeup, I recommend using a lip and eye remover first to take off eye makeup. While this cleanser can remove eye makeup, it may sting if it gets in your eyes. Apply the cream cleanser to dry skin and massage it in, then add water to emulsify. Use the emulsified product to dissolve sunscreen, BB cream, or foundation, then rinse thoroughly. If you still feel residue, you can follow up with a foam cleanser, but I just cleanse again with this product. For morning cleansing, the instructions on the back suggest applying it to a wet face. So, you can wet your face first, apply the product, massage it in, and then rinse it off.

There are no downsides! What more can I say? In the past, it was a bit of a hassle to buy from the official website. Now it's great that I can use Naver Pay, earn points, and easily purchase it.

This is currently the only cleanser that works for my super sensitive skin, which reacts to even the slightest mismatch in skincare products. It seems mineral oil agrees with my skin, though everyone's skin responds differently to various ingredients. It effectively removes makeup and can even be used as a morning cleanser. Despite having dry skin, this leaves my face feeling smooth and not dried out after washing. I love you, Paula! Please don't reformulate this product. I'm glad it's now available on Naver Shopping's official store and Olive Young, making it much more convenient to purchase.

The ingredients are a bit disappointing. I've been using this product for years, but the formulation...

Love it! This is all you need for removing makeup. It's more than sufficient for cleansing.

It's a bit inconvenient that it's not a pump bottle and you have to squeeze it out. As for the product itself, it's so gentle that I don't have any complaints.

Unlike other cream or oil cleansers that leave a slippery residue, I love that Paula's Choice cream cleanser doesn't feel greasy after rinsing. While I can't speak to its effectiveness on heavy makeup since I don't wear much, it works great for removing my everyday makeup. The best part is that my skin doesn't feel tight or dry after using it.

I recommend using an oil cleanser first, followed by this product for a thorough cleanse

1. Doesn't lather up very well
2. Slightly pricier compared to other brands

1. Extremely gentle, likely suitable for all skin types
2. No tightness after cleansing, leaves skin feeling hydrated
3. No redness or flushing after washing
4. Switched from the blue (balancing) version, and this one eliminated my skin's dryness

Everything's good, but since the reformulation about 12 years ago, it's become thicker, making it a bit inconvenient to control the amount and spread evenly over the face. So I bought a pump bottle from Olive Young to dispense it. After finishing it, I switched to a more fluid moisture booster.

It's great as a morning cleanser because it's non-irritating. The best part is that it doesn't cause any deep dryness.

All of Paula's Choice cleansing products are clever two-in-one cleansers, capable of both first and second step cleansing.

For those not accustomed to cream cleansers, it might feel a bit strange at first. I personally felt that way when I started using it.

As someone who used to rely heavily on foaming cleansers, this product initially threw me for a loop since it doesn't lather up. However, I found myself reaching for it more and more due to its outstanding cleansing effectiveness and the way it left my skin feeling soft and hydrated. It's gentle enough to use even on days when my skin feels super sensitive, and I didn't experience any deep dryness after washing.

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