Paula's Choice Review
1 models tracked · 39 model-level owner comments · 50 brand-level owner comments
3.8 review-weighted average of Paula's Choice model scores
Should you buy Paula's Choice?
Shortlist Paula's Choice if
- texture matters (7 positive mentions)
- acne matters (7 positive mentions)
- irritation matters (5 positive mentions)
Look elsewhere if
- irritation is a deal-breaker (2 critical mentions)
- acne is a deal-breaker (2 critical mentions)
- brightening is a deal-breaker (1 critical mentions)
Most positive and most critical owner comments
“I can’t recommend Paula’s Choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliant enough, I use it on a cotton round every morning.”
owner comment via r/30PlusSkinCare · 2026-06-01
irritation
“I prevent mine using paulas choice bha - some people like to use retinoids, but I personally cant go through thr purging again.”
owner comment via r/30PlusSkinCare · 2026-10-03
What owners say about the brand overall
“paula's bha in the am was way too harsh for my oily skin even on lower tret, plateaued around year 1 too before bumping strength.”
owner comment via r/tretinoin · 2026-03-01
“I've been using tret 0.025% every other evening & Paula's Choice RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment 5% AHA with Glycolic Acid & Ceramides, every morning.”
owner comment via r/tretinoin · 2026-03-01
acne
“The first product is Paula's Choice Omega+ Balm Cleanser and second cleanse is the Cerave hydrating one.”
owner comment via r/30PlusSkinCare · 2026-10-02
Paula's Choice lineup, best first
PA
3.8 (39 owner comments)
$15.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
acnetexture
“what i’ve finally seen improvement with is cutting out everything and only using Paula’s choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliant and vanicream daily moisturize”
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