47%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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ingredients

Water, Propanediol (solvent/hydration), Butylene Glycol (texture enhancer/hydration), Ethoxydiglycol (solvent), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Ascorbyl Glucoside (vitamin C/antioxidant), Panthenol (hydration), Salicylic Acid (exfoliant), Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing), Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (skin-brightening), Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Ceramide NP (skin-replenishing/restoring), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract (antioxidants), Niacinamide (skin-restoring), Phytic Acid, Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidants), Adenosine (skin-restoring), Ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10/antioxidant), Calendula Officinalis (English Marigold) Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract (skin-soothing agents), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin-replenishing), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Centella Asiatica Extract (antioxidant/skin-soothing), Sucrose Stearate (emulsifier), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Carbomer (texture enhancer), Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate (chelating agent), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Caprylyl Glycol (emollient), Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate (emulsifiers), Hydroxyethylcellulose (texture enhancer), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol (preservatives).

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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18 days ago

I have very sensitive skin that tends to overreact to anything drying (such as BHA or azelaic acid). I got the sample size of this to try it out. My chin gets clogged easily, plus is prone to...

About reviewer (259 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairSilver, Curly, Medium

EyesGray



1.0
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3 years ago

this product is a combo of azelaic acid, vitamin C, BHA, and a variety of antioxidants. The vitamin C is in the form of ascorbyl glucoside, which is gentler but less potent than L-AA (good news for...

About reviewer (313 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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4 years ago

This product evened out my skin tone instantly , it calmed my redness and I noticed that marks on my face had faded by the next morning . It feels weightless on skin and is super gentle , I’m...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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4 years ago

I’m not sure if I am trying the same product as everyone else, because I LOVED this. I ordered the sample size from the website first and ordered the full size the next day. I wasn’t expecting much...

About reviewer (204 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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4 years ago

My skin: dry sensitive flaky I received this as a free full size gift during the event. Pros: - light weight watery - bha is part of ingredient - good to use with other rich products or...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


3.0
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4 years ago

I bought this without reading reviews here. I am surprised, though, about how many reviews criticize the company and do not share their views about the product specifically. I am looking forward to...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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4 years ago

This product hasn't gotten a lot of love here, but I really enjoy it. I am not usually super susceptible to packaging, but I admit that's what first attracted me to PC's Defense line. The bold Lady...

About reviewer (550 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


1.0
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5 years ago

An underwhelming serum that can't do what it promises. Another gimmicky product from Paula's Choice. I just don't get it, what happened to Paula Begoun? Why is she creating subpar products like...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


1.0
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5 years ago

I am so disappointment that people gave high ratings for a product that they will not repurchase or thought that it didn't work for them or that it was gimmicky. We should be honest in giving...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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5 years ago

NOTE: Be wary of the one star reviews on this product. I'm suspicious of them because a lot of the people giving one star reviews are brand new to Makeupalley and only have one or two reviews up...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown