A couple of months ago, I had the opportunity to try an entire range of skincare products chosen for my particular skincare needs – aging dry skin with sun damage – by a skin consultant at Paula’s Choice.
Most of the products I’m using are from the Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery line for dry or very dry skin that I reviewed a while back. I have been using several different serums/treatments with anti-aging and corrective ingredients like retinol, glycolic acid and AHA as well as a cream cleanser, toner, daytime moisturizer with SPF 30, nighttime moisturizer, and a hydrating mask. I honestly love this entire regimen, and the size of the products is so generous that I still have lots left. I’m sure over time they’ll appear in my monthly empties posts, but I’ve got a way to go on most of them.
But now, I’m back to report on two favorite treatment products that I’ve just about finished up:
- Paula’s Choice Resist Vitamin C Spot Treatment
- Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
and also present a great opportunity to save on Paula’s Choice products!
Resist Vitamin C Spot Treatment
I’ve never seen anything like Paula’s Choice Resist Vitamin C Spot Treatment. What I think makes this product different is that it contains a higher percentage vitamin C – 25% – than I’ve seen anywhere else. It’s a white cream that I apply every night just to my dark spots to give a boost to the fading process. I’m not surprised that I went through this baby so quickly. I am on a mission to fade the sun damage on my face, and I want to load up with every weapon I can to do it.
While my sun damage still isn’t gone, it has faded more. I love the fact that I can use Resist Vitamin C Spot Treatment in conjunction with my retinol and glycolic acid and other vitamin C serums to try to move the fading process along a little faster. My spots are pretty resistant! I apply Resist by patting it on my spots as the last step in my nightly skincare routine. It can be used during the day too as long as an SPF of at least 25 is used.
I am sad to see the end of the product in the little silver tube, and I definitely intend to order another to keep up the good work that this guy is doing!
Resist Vitamin C Spot Treatment contains 15 ml/0.5 fl. oz. and is priced at $55.
Ingredients:
Cyclopentasiloxane (silicone slip agent), Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C/antioxidant), Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate (emollient), Polysilicone-11 (skin-conditioning agent), Dimethicone (silicone thickener), Polymethylsilsesquioxane (opacifying agent), Disteardimonium Hectorite (dispersing agent), Propylene Carbonate (solvent)
Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
Another one of my favorite products is Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum. Since I was given 3 different serums to try out, I do try to mix it up and use them all at different times, but I found myself gravitating toward this one for my dry skin.
Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum (could the name be any longer, lol?) is a thick amber gel packed with antioxidants like vitamin C and E as well as green tea and a variety of natural oils including evening primrose oil that feels so soothing on my dry skin. In fact, it feels so good and so hydrating, that some nights I don’t apply anything over it because it feels like it does the job of a moisturizer as well as a serum.
What’s also great about this Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum is that it contains 1% retinol. To me, that means the serum is doing at least double-duty. In addition to hydrating my dry skin, it’s helping to do what it can to smooth out my lines and wrinkles or at least make them look a little less noticeable. Plus it also helps to fade my spots.
I’ve still got a little of the Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum left, and I’ll be squeezing out every last drop. But with fall and winter not all that far away, I know I will definitely be replacing this fabulous serum when the time comes. The tube contains 1 oz and is priced at $32.
Ingredients:
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone (silicone slip agents), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (thickener), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (plant oil/antioxidant), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Retinol (antioxidant/cell-communicating ingredient), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Bisabolol (anti-irritant), Astaxanthin (Haematococcus Pluvialis) Extract, Tocotrienols (antioxidants), Adenosine(cell-communicating ingredient), Tetrahydromethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrobisdemethoydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane (curcumin-derived antioxidants), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (antioxidants/anti-irritants), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (anti-irritant), Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract (non-volatile plant extract), Stearyl Dimethicone (silicone skin-conditioning agent), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil (plant oils/antioxidants), SD-Alcohol 40 (solvent).
Save on Shopping on Paula’s Choice!
Speaking of replacing my Paula’s Choice skincare products, as a Power Primper with the fabulous Pretty In My Pocket (a beauty website and app that you should check out and download if you haven’t already done so for product reviews, looks inspirations and a little retail therapy), I am happy to offer 20% off + free shipping with promo code: PRIMP20 to my readers. Expires: December 31, midnight EST, cannot combine offers, available on non-sale items only.
I want to make sure that you note that this offer is good until the end of the year!!! I am ecstatic about that since it will make shopping on Paula’s Choice already affordable webiste for winter skincare and holiday treats even more doable. I hope you will take advantage of this offer along with me!
Lastly, I love that Paula’s Choice is a cruelty-free brand. In addition, many of the products including Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum are formulated to be used by those with eczema and rosacea.
Have you tried Paula’s Choice yet? Which products are your favorites?
I use that serum as well and I love it! I’m working through my 4th tube now, so yeah, definitely a HG for me.
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Wow, 4th tube! I’m so glad to hear that you love Paula’s Choice Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum too 🙂
I’ve heard so many great things about Paula’s Choice!
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You should put it on your “to try” list, Destany! Paula’s Choice is such great quality at affordable prices, and there truly is a product line for every skincare need 🙂
I still have never tried a single thing from Paula’s Choice, but these two products sound fantastic! The Resist Vitamin C Spot Treatment sounds phenomenal to treat sun damage and hyperpigmentation! Thank you!
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I know you’ve tried so many fabulous skincare brands. I’m sure Paula’s Choice will catch up with you some day, Helen!
I need to try some products from this line, some time. I read nothing but raves.
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I honestly do love it, Erika. The quality is so amazing for the price paid. And there truly are products for every skincare need.
Wonderful ! I’ll be taking advantage of that discount for sure 😉
Monica.
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Oh good, Monica! I’m so happy it lasts till the end of the year and with Free Shipping, yay!!
They seem like great products. I love creams and serums with vit C. I find that my skin is more radiant if I use it quite often. Currently I use a highly concentrated Vit C powder and I add it to my hyaluronic acid serum 3-4 times a week at night time 🙂 It’s from Skin Pep )
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I agree. Vitamin C products are the best! I love that Resist Vitamin C has a higher percentage of C for stubborn spots like mine!
I LOVE Paula’s Choice. I’ve been thinking about getting the Resist Ultra Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum (even longer than the one you got!) and I already love their BHA 2% gel.
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I will look into that immediately!
I have not tried this brand yet and I am dying to! Thanks for one more reason I need to 🙂
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The Paula’s Choice skincare is truly fabulous. And they are great choices for those with rosacea and redness. 🙂
I really love Paula’s Choice. I’m so happy I finally started using their products!
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They really are that good!!
I keep on hearing all these fantastic things, and I’m glad everyone is thriving with this brand. 🙂
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Paula’s Choice really is as good as everyone says. It’s affordable but the best quality, and there’s something for everyone because the range is soooooo huuuuuuge 🙂
I need the Vitamin C spot treatment in my life! I bought a few Paula’s Choice products recently, but mostly for acne treatment – loving the 2% BHA gel so much and have repurchased it! Also love their 5% benzoyl peroxide.
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Everyone raves about the 2% BHA gel. I’m glad you’re a fan of Paula’s Choice too!
THe Skin Recovery Serum for dry skin, I can see myself picking up for Fall/Winter. The Vitamin C Spot Tx is something I’m definitely adding to my PC must-buy list. I love her products.
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The serum really will be fabulous for summer. It truly is great on its own, it’s so hydrating! And I think the Vitamin C Spot Treatment is such an innovative idea to add something stronger and extra to the places that need it most 🙂
I just love empties posts, they are oddly satisfying, even if I wasn’t the one who emptied the products 🙂 I use that Vit C spot treatment too, and it’s pretty good!
It’s true. It’s great to use something up or see someone who has used something up! I’m glad you like the Spot Treatment too. I think it’s such a great idea!
I love the PC Resist line! I’m nowhere near the bottom of mine, but the creamy cleanser is so rich all you need is a tiny drop – so I’m really not sure when I will finish it!
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I’ve practically been drinking the Resist Vitamin C Spot Treatment, Julie 😉 But you are so right about the cleanser, it will definitely last me for months – it’s huge!
Now that PC is such an established brand I think they put more dermalogical expertise in their products. They’ve expanded the brand but have the research to back everything up. One of these days I’ll get into PC skincare because it sounds great.
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I agree, Marcia. I’ve had good experiences with everything I tried and I tried 9 products!!
I love Paula’s Choice!
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WOW! You know they’re good when they empty! I’ll cry when mine run out <3
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I know what you mean! I’m just happy that the 20% off + free shipping goes till the end of the year 🙂
That spot treatment is calling my name. My skin has gotten brown spots this summer and I have to work on getting rid of them.
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Haha, I know what you mean, Aleya! I was making progress fading the dark spots I already had, and now, in spite of wearing sunscreen religiously, I’ve got new ones! That’s why I used up the Vitamin C Spot Treatment so quickly. I’m bathing in it!
I’m running low on a couple items and need to restock badly!
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i’m so thrilled that the 20% off + free shipping code goes till the end of the year, yay!
Paula’s choice just doesn’t like my skin for some reason but that serum sounds amazing. It’s so something I would love to use. AND victory lap for the empties! I always do a happy dance when I finish something.
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Oh, wow, that’s too bad, Brigitte. But if you know that, then best to stay away. The serum is amazing but it’s best for dry/very dry skin. I know I’ll be loving it even more than I am now come winter
I love Paula’s Choice. I’m happy to see you finished some
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I really have had good experiences with the Paula’s Choice skincare! I have put aside the PC cream cleanser for a while to try out the Murad Vitamin C Cleanser, and I love it. I’m finding it’s especially good for summer because it’s a gel instead of a cream.
You know it’s good stuff when you finish the tube and are scraping out the last little bits! Paula’s Choice makes good stuff!
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Absolutely!
You know I’m a huge PC fan. I love their skincare.
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The fact that so many of the Paula’s Choice products are good for people with rosacea, eczema etc. is an added benefit 🙂
I too have dry skin, these products look great. Thank you for sharing your experience.
You are welcome, Alpana. Paula’s Choice is such a great choice for everyone because there really is something for everyone in this huge product range!
I just started using PC moisturizer from the skin recovery line and love it. I can’t wait to try more.
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I love that moisturizer, and I think it’s going to be even better in the cold NE weather! Glad you love it too!
I really liked the cleanser, it seemed to balance out my skin!
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That’s great! I’m using the Skin Recovery cream cleanser and it’s so gentle and hydrating
I just had a consultation and am waiting for my PC goodies to arrive. I’m very excited to start using them. The serum sounds like such a great option.
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It is a really good one for dry skin, and I think it’ll be even more wonderful in the winter!
I’m from Canada, and get all my skincare delivered from Paula. I go further than squeezing the tubes really hard to get out every drop — I snip the top open and use a Q-tip to dig it all out, lol! There is still a LOT left when opening it up this way, I’ve realized! Then I’ll use a binder clip to close it back up if there’s too much for just one more application, then maybe close it up more in a ziploc baggie. I sometimes get two, three, four more Q-tip applications, so I want no oxygen to get in there!
Wow, thank you so much, Laurie, for that tip! I never would have thought of doing that, but it’s such a great idea. I definitely will do that with the Resist Vitamin C Treatment because at $55 for a relatively small tube, I want to get out every last drop! In fact, I’m at the end of a small tube of Lip Plumping Balm from Jouer and I’ll take the scissors to that one, too 🙂 I’m so glad that you’re a fan of Paula’s too. It’s amazing to me how broad her skincare product line is. There’s something for just about every skincare issue.