Comments on: Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting BHA Lotion

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 09:07:12 +0000

I too agree with Donna.
Paula’s Choice people do not have access to the formulas they criticise and they make sweeping statements.
A recent comment that a well known and ethical European brand has “Limonene (is) present in an unusually high amount” is blatantly not true.
Under EU regulations, the brand would have to comply with the world’s strictest maximum levels so the amounts would be no more, and probably much less, than other brands, especially US brands which are far more liberal in their essential oil usage.
I pointed this out to Paula’s Cops but they didn’t publish my comment :))
So I wrote to the brand and alerted their legal department instead.
If Paula was so concerned with the environment and effective skincare (her claims) she would not use EDTA, polysorbates, PEGs and the worst offender, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, which have been scientifically proven to cause problems to both.
I too dislike PR baloney, but I especially hate brands that undermine other brands. Make your profits by concentrating on your own knitting.

By: Louise

Louise — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:52:44 +0000

I started off with a couple of PC products and now use aha, bha, night/day moisturisers, various serums, brightener…. None of the products have caused any unwanted issues and my skin is looking great. The 2% bha lotion cleared up lots of stubborn spots from my neck and also reduced scarring etc. highly recommend!

By: Rita Morgan

Rita Morgan — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 20:49:53 +0000

I use Paula’s Choice for the last 3 years. There aren’t any daily facial moisturizers I can find is good for sensitive, rosacea and aging in one tube! I can find them all , in 3 different moisturizers. Skin Recovery Advance Kit which includes : a daily moisturizer SPF 30, a night moisturizer, a cleanser, a toner, a facial mask, an anti aging serum and AHA the whole kit for $140. Only thing I’m not keen on is the cleanser, but I keep using the others ever since. Now I’m planning to purchase the 1% retinol.
I do go to her website for research as well , if I’m thinking about purchase a product that I’m unfamiliar of. I think their opinions are honest vs PR.

By: Sari

Sari — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 18:47:20 +0000

BHA changed my skin for the better, that’s for sure. I tried a sample size of Paulas Choice BHA, but what really won me over is the COSRX A-sol which costs way less. I think everyone should try an AHA or BHA at least once, cause it really makes a difference 🙂

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 13:54:02 +0000

In reply to Donna. I think her big beef with a lot of the natural oils that some companies use is that they're just in there because they're natural, not because they are beneficial or even neutral for the skin; photosensitizers and can damage the skin (citrus oils, for example). She's a big fan of naturals that work and don't do damage.

By: The Style Page

The Style Page — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 13:18:29 +0000

I highly recommend Paula’s 2% BHA liquid. Used in conjunction or alternating with a mild (2.5% or 5%) benzoyl peroxide lotion, it’s a great solution for acne.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 06:51:03 +0000

How would this compare to Liquid Gold?

By: Dana

Dana — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 06:43:19 +0000

I love Paula’s choice! I use many of her products including the 2% bha, the 1% retinol and the weekly resurfacing treatment. They are all excellent, really effective and very well priced! I also consult her website for product purchases as well. I don’t always agree but I think she is very reliable and unbelievable knowledgable. I am amazed she isn’t better known (many beauty therapists have never heard of her!).

By: Robert Chua

Robert Chua — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 20:29:07 +0000

I really like her products as price per ml, it’s not as expensive as what is on the market. Some say that her reviews are biased and whatnot but then, she’s not the one doing the reviewing, it’s her team. Anyways, I just think everybody should take anything they read (especially skincare reviews) with a grain of salt since skincare is very personal and what makes you have a reaction may not to another.
p.s, I love the acids from the PC range, does wonders. Also the boosters.

By: Tracy Shaw

Tracy Shaw — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:51:03 +0000

Love PC products & gradually moving over to the entire range. Totally transformed my 49(ouch!) year old skin.