Moisture Relief
This cream goes on great and gives my skin instant relief. My skin has changed recently from oily during the day and not using moisturizer, to normal/dry/combination and needing moisturizing under my makeup. This has worked great during colder weather, but I may need a different PC product for the hot, humid summer. Some areas of my face are dryer in the morning but get oily in the afternoon. Love the fact that this product can also be used under the eyes. The area under my eyes seems brighter, and the little wrinkles are less noticeable. Will definitely purchase again.
—Beth
Not bad but prefer others
Not a bad choice but I prefer the Hydralight moisturizer as there is less risk of irritation. Or if really dry I use the Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex with SPF 30.
—Mike
Not Moisturizing Enough
This moisturizer applies smoothly and evenly. It did not irritate my sensitive skin. Unfortunately, it's not nearly moisturizing enough for my dry skin. I hope Paula will design a moisturizer for dry to very dry skin. Customer Care Response: Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear this product was not moisturizing enough for you, it is our richest moisturizer. You may consider our Skin Recovery Hydrating Treatment Mask to be used along with it for extra moisture. You also want to be sure and use a well formulated gentle leave on exfoliant to allow your products to absorb better and your skin to hold on to its own moisture. We will send you samples of the mask and please contact customer care so that we may discuss your skin care routine.
—georgia
Skin Recovery Moisturizer healed Sun Burned Hands
Wow! This stuff is amazing! I have been using Skin Recovery Moisturizer for 5 years on my face and elbows. This past week I got a really bad sunburn on my hands while scoring tally s for a Bike Rodeo at child's school. My hands were red and hurt between the fingers. When I came home, I immediately reached for my Skin Recovery Moisturizer and covered my hands in it. I did this again in the evening before bed. When I woke up to my amazement, the sunburn was gone and I had no more pain between my fingers. I continued this treatment again for another day and now my hands are back to being in great shape! It may not be meant for this kind of use, but it sure worked for me. It was Better than Aloe Vera Gel! Thank you Paula for your great products.
—Carol Ann
Fantastic moisturizer for persnickety skin
I have used this for years and LOVE it. I have somewhat dry, hyper-sensitive, post-Accutane skin still prone to occasional breakouts, AND rosacea AND wrinkles. This moisturizer can handle it all! I've tried others and always come back to this when my skin cries for mercy. My only complaint (and I won't take off stars, because it is not the product itself), is the new packaging. The former packaging -- single cool color, simple text -- was lovely, fresh, understated. The new packaging -- maroon and grey, cluttered, and half of it is self-advertising -- yuck! I suppose Paula is trying to make her products look more high-end, but it's plain ugly to me. I used to keep my PC items in a basket on the counter but now they're going in a drawer! Oh well. . . still an amazing moisturizer! Customer Care Response: Thank you for your review. We are thrilled that the formulary has met or exceeded your expectations. Regarding the new packaging, the truth is that some customers did not like the original. It is tricky because we understand that each consumer will respond differently to any changes we make. Essentially, we wanted the color to indicate which "family" each product belongs to and the bullets to share some important information about what the product does. Please know that we will be sure to share your feedback with Paula and her team directly. Please contact customer care with any questions.
—Anne
Another excellent product!
I have extremely dry sensitive skin that has recently been calmed and healed by Paula's Skin Recovery line. I started using this as a night moisturizer. It is very thick and luxurious, and it has not caused any reactions for my sensitive skin. It is not quite as moisturizing as I had hoped (I still have some dry spots) but it does a good job overall!
—Emily
Disappointing
After seeing all of the positive reviews, I really wanted to love this moisturizer. I have acne-prone very dry skin so this moisturizer seemed great. Unfortunately, it made my pores clogged and lead to blackheads. I've been using the same skin products for months, and this was the only thing I changed in my routine, so I know this product was responsible. Giving it three stars because it is nice as an eye cream and doesn't irritate my eyes. Would not recommend this product to anyone whose pores tend to get clogged. Customer Care Response: Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear your skin did not respond well to this product. It is our richest moisturizer which we don't suggest for acne prone skin types. Instead our Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream or Resist Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator would be better options. We will send you samples of them to try and credit you for the Skin Recovery Moisturizer which you may use on a future phone order. Please contact customer care with any questions, we are happy to help.
—Michele
Love this product
This moisturizer has become a staple in my daily routine, particularly during the cold MI winter months. I use it as both an eye cream (AM and PM) and a nightly moisturizer. It is silky smooth and very gentle to my sensitive skin. Recently I ran out of this item and tried to compensate with some other products in my cabinet. My skin was flaking everywhere and I couldn't control it. After a week of this grief, I re-ordered Paula's moisturizer. Within 2-3 days my skin returned to normal. I will continue to use this product as long as Paula makes it. I just wish it came in a larger container!
—Carrie
Terrific eye cream!
I've tried all the eye creams out there and hoped they'd live up to their promises. My undereyes were beginning to really look my age and I couldn't seem to hydrate them enough. I use this over the antioxidant lotion and wow, what a big different. I would say I've taken 10 years off my undereyes. While I don't like the Resist SPF 25 packaging at all, it has proven to be a great daytime addition of this product. My undereyes are smooth and moist. YEAH!
—Janet
Best ever!
I,sadly cannot use Paula's products as my skin has become extremely sensitive due to the medication I am now taking. My daughter, on the other hand, would bath in the moisturizer. It has transformed her very dry skin. After using very expensive products she tried Paula's and was amazed at the difference it made. Her skin is moist, soft and supple. She said BEST EVER! She lives in Italy now and so I order it for her and take it to her when we go to visit. Customer Care Response: Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear your daughter loves this product! We are sorry to hear your skin has become extra sensitive recently but we may suggest which products to try to see how your skin responds. Feel free to contact customer care via live chat, email, or over the phone to discuss your options.
—Norma
This is IT!!!!!
I have SUPER dry skin. I'm talking flaky and horrible. Winter is just horrible! I've tried EVERYTHING. This very creamy moisturizer absorbs very well and lasts. I've used this for several years now and it has made a HUGE difference in my skin!
—Tara
Works great as a hand cream!
My cuticles are very cracked and irritated and all my regular hand creams burn like heck. I had a sample of this and gave it a shot. Wow! No stinging and they were instantly softer. I just bought a bottle and started using it this weekend & they're so much better already. The "scent" reminds me of bacon (so of course it's making me hungry LOL)but it fades pretty quickly. I'm just glad there isn't actual scent or my poor fingers would be screaming.
—Tina
Wonderful Product
This product is absolutely wonderful. I have dry skin and it works great in the winter time. I don't quite understand what this smell is that everyone is talking about. I notice nothing. I think many are used to a "fragrance" in every beauty product that they have come to expect it.
Please don't change Paula!
—Farrah
Skin Recovery Moisturiser
This moisturiser feels very good on your skin, hydrates well and is perfect for my dry, delicate skin. I love this product in the winter. For spring and summer, I use the moisture boost moisturiser though.
—Arjola
Make a larger size option
I have been using this for years now and it's great at night and during the day especially around the eyes under a sunscreen product. Amazing since I live in such a dry climate, I don't feel that my skin is parched and dry even after a round of golf--and that's a true test for me. The smell is not great but fades in minutes. I'm hoping that PC will add a larger size since I'm reading in the reviews that I'm not the only one who would purchase more. Seems I need more the older I get! I've had to resort to cutting the tube halfway and dig out the remains at the top near the opening where a lot of product collects. Another reason for the 5 star rating is that I've tried to find a replacement for this one product because I go through so much and can't find anything that comes close to the feel and effectiveness of this cream. Very happy to be a customer of PC. Customer Care Response: Thank you for providing your feedback Shannon. We will share this with Paula and her Product Development Team.
—Shannon
Wonderful Moisturizer
The whole "Recovery" skin care line of Paula's is amazing. This moisturizer leaves my dry sensitive skin well hydrated. It does not break me out, or cause any reactions. This moisturizer is soothing, reparative, and hydrating, truly helping to rebuild the barrier of my skin.
—L.D.
Don't change a thing!
#1 Don't you dare add a masking fragrance; that would ruin this product for those of us with ultra sensitive skin who NEED this! Don't know why I didn't see it before; I guess I just assumed all of Paula's moisturizers had SPF, but once I saw this one didn't, decided to try around my eyes. Let me tell you about around my eyes: have you ever had eczema on your eyelids? If not, don't tell me how to handle it; it's hell! This cream works: no itching, no burning (eyes or skin); no flakiness; and it's not even greasy! Another unbelievable product from Paula!
—Kat
As good as or better than many expensive creams
This is by far the best moisturizer out there for the price. I don't mind spending money on a good moisturizer, but I just spent $50 on a Dior one and was really mad at myself, because this works better. It can compete with any high end moisturizer and will keep skin supple all day. Really nice.
—Jennie Smith
Very Effective
This moisturizer certainly delivered--my skin feels smooth, soft, hydrated. My only suggestions would be to provide it in a larger tube. I go through these tubes quickly and feel guilty about throwing out all that packaging. Also, I know this was supposed to lean more towards "matte," but my personal preference is for something more "dewy." With such a great track record, perhaps Paula can formulate one more new moisturizer? Customer Care Response: Thank you for your suggestion! We will forward your comments to our Product Development Team.
—Yvonne
Navywife
I have suffered with rosacea & super dry skin for most of my life-doctors, medicines,laser treatments & it is still difficult to control. Then last year I had radiation treatments for cancer & the rosacea worsened. I read about Paula's products in Prevention mag, ordered it & was amazed..this product is great! It even calms the rosacea & lessens redness! The scent is fine- who needs perfumes to create problems?! This is my second order & will add other products to my regime.
—Ruth
Top Quality Moisture
This is a mainstay product regardless other products I use trying to top it. Thanks to Paula for a moisturizer that tops all the high end options.
—jac booker
The best, by far!
I have always had very oily skin but ever since moving to Northern California, but skin has done a 180 and turned very dry, very red and very fragile. I tried everything under the sun to help me cope with the sudden change but nothing helped...until I found this moisturizer. It goes on smooth, it leaves my skin EXCEPTIONALLY soft and supple and does not dry or irritate my sensitive face. It soaks right in without leaving a greasy residue and it doesn't smell bad at all. Plus, it's loaded with a ton of antioxidants that have just made my skin look SO healthy and moist. Thank you, Paula!!!!!!
—Giovanni
very impressed
Fantastic product! Most definitely the best moisturizing cream on the market. I have a pharmaceutical degree and reading the ingredients of this cream made me feel very comfortable with using it. thank you!
—natallia
Not for very dry skin
It doesn't irritate my dry skin, but it's thick and hard to spread and is not moisturizing enough. My skin looks crepey. Customer Care Response: We are sorry to hear you are unsatisfied with this product. Please contact Customer Service for assistance selecting an alternate product or processing a refund.
—Michelle
Life Saver
I get a lot of compliments about my 'porcelain skin'. What they don't know is how much work it is to keep it that way. I've struggled with random breakouts and rashes since I was a little girl so I've been through EVERYTHING trying to find a product that won't irritate my skin. Paula's Choice was recommended by a friend with similar skin and I'm beyond impressed. The Skin Recovery Moisturizer and Cleanser have solved the dreaded winter dry patches and stopped all rashes and breakouts. Thought I'd miss the perfumed lotions but the results have changed my mind about that too. Love this stuff!
—Jenevieve
Fantastic moisturizer
This is a wonderful, thick yet creamy moisturizer for someone with dry skin. This has not irriated or clogged my pores. It's wonderful and hydrating. I would not use this under make-up, but after all night it has nicely soaked into my skin and my face feels wonderfully soft. Love it!
—Sarah
Works Wonders!
The only moisturizer I've used on my very dry skin that doesn't burn upon application. Works well under my foundation too! Highly recommended.
—Kristin
Not moisturizing enough
I have eczema and extra dry sensitive skin. I read all the reviews on this site and decided to buy a sample of the Skin Recovery moisturizer. I used the product before bed and when I woke-up, my facial skin was extremely tight and dry. This product didn't cause a reaction, but it didn't moisturize enough either.
Customer Care Response: Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that this product did not meet your expectations. Please contact Customer Service for further assistance in selecting an alternate item.
—Jennifer
You're the BEST!
I've been using this line for about a year. Just had my 67th birthday and no one can believe it because my skin looks so amazing. Every item is a miracle. Thanks, Paula!!
—Jean Ferte
Ezcema wonder cream!!!!
My daughter has suffered from Ezcema for years and this is the only product that does not irritate her skin and she says she likes everything about how it makes her skin feel and look. We have tried so many other products from over the counter to products from the dermatologist and nothing comes close to this product!!
—Jennifer Allen
Works well even w/rosacea
Have been using this and RESIST Moisturizer which is recommended for rosacea (which this is not). Did not care for Resist but love this since it leaves my skin supple and goes on with a matte finish. Wish it was a little less expensive however.
—Debra Ann
Excellent Cream
I have oily skin so I don't use this cream all over my face. I use it on my neck and around my eyes. It performs as well as more expensive eye cream and neck creams.
—Dena Michael
Simply the best!!!
This is the best moisturizer I have ever used. I have slightly oily skin on my forehead and nose and the rest of my face is very dry. I live in a desert climate which exacerbates the dryness. Around my mouth gets so dry that it cracks and looks flaky. I also have acne prone skin that is very sensitive so finding a good moisturizer is very difficult for me; but this moisturizer seems to even out my combination skin, it is not greasy and doesn't break out my skin. I love this product. If it is ever discontinued I will be devestated. Thank you Paula for this outstanding product. Those who are complaining about the smell must be used to a strong fragrance in their skincare but I do not notice any smell at all.
—Amber
I LOVE it as a Body Moisturizer
After many attempts to find a moisterizer I could use, I found this and tried it all over my body without the irritation that other products cause!
Customer Care Response: This is a great use, as the Skin Recovery is so rich and healing. You can even use it as a hand cream!
—Ann
excellent
In addition to year-round allergies that keep me constantly rubbing my nose with tissues (abrading and causing flakies all over), I have rosacea and combination skin. I use this to not only minimize the flakies but, to offset any disturbance to my thinnish, delicate, sensitive skin. It's silky but doesn't create problems for my oily areas. It's the ONLY lotion I've found that does anything for my poor, thin, abraded skin.
I guess we're all very different when it comes to scent. I think the scent of this lotion is mild and completely inoffensive. As problematic as my sensitive, rosacea-ridden skin can be, I would be horrified if any scent, natural or otherwise, were added to this. To my nose it has a very mild scent right out of the tube that makes me think of a cross between Milk of Magnesia and actual milk (not at all unpleasant), which quickly fades to nothing. At the risk of being unnecessarily personal in my assessment, I think it's likely that some people who have become accustomed to a lifetime of scented products are having difficulty adjusting their expectations away from traditional cosmetic scents.
In my opinion, a lifesaver for my difficult skin. Please don't change a thing!
—Julia
Makes skin really soft
I don't know what it is about this moisturizer, but it makes my skin soooooooo soft! I love it! I've tried all of PC's moisturizers, and I think this is the heaviest. If you are really dry and looking for something a bit more heavy than Resist or Moisture Boost, this is a good one to try.
—Catherine
THE BEST MOISTURIZER FOR VERY DRY SKIN, PERIOD.
This is truly the best moisturizer I've ever used. My skin gets especially dry during the colder months, and this is the only moisturizer that keeps my skin happy. It's also the only moisturizer that seems to actually make a difference around my eye area. I use this product at night, and in the morning my skin feels very soft and supple, and looks radiant. I love, love, love this moisturizer! And did I mention that the lack of fragrance is wonderful?
—Sharon
Wonderful!
Amazing product! Leaves skin moisturized all day!Feels super light. Calms my skin which is irritated easily.
—Paula
One of my faves
I have very dry skin and I use this as a night cream. I use the Skin Recovery Moisturizer w/SPF and antioxidants during the day. My face has never felt smoother and is not tight at all. It's very rich and you only need a little. I love this.
—Dawn
the best there is
This is incredibly effective. You can't buy better. And the smell is pretty neutral. Don't quite understand all the unhappiness over the smell by other posters.
—Erica
great for kids with Excema
great addition to the help I give my daughter who has excema. She uses this on her dry skin (face) and loves that it is Mom's special lotion.
She has not had breakouts from it either, (13 YO) and I love that it is not greasy afterwards. Thanks Paula!
—Megan Slifka
Almost 5 stars...
except for the smell!! I purchased this for my husband's dry skin and he loves its emollient qualities. But I have to admit I have been searching for another product because the smell is unpleasant when he kisses me goodbye in the morning. Otherwise, I would definitely give it 5 stars!
—Joy
Love this product!
This is a really great product! I have very dry skin prone to acne breakouts. This product delivers the moisture without making my skin feel greasy or making my breakouts worse (I use the acne treatment line of PC products too). I am very pleased with how my skin looks and feels since I've been using PC products and highly recommend to everyone that these products are the real deal and well worth the money!
—Heidi
Ms
This is my stand by all year round. I have very senstive, very dry skin and this product keeps my face smooth and silky, and I usually only need to use it once a day, unless the air is really dry. Excellent!
—Barbara Spieker
Not for very dry skin
I applied this "moisturizer" in the morning before applying make-up and was left with a taught, and crape paper look. This isn't a moisturizer for very dry skin.
Customer Care Response: Thank you for the feedback. We will be sure to share this with Paula and her team.In the meantime, please feel free to contact our customer service team via phone or Live Chat to discuss options for returning or exchanging the product.
—S. Kelly
FANTASTIC moisturizer!
I have oily skin but in the winter, my skin tends to get very dry & even flakey at times. This moisturizer does wonders for my skin! It absorbs into your skin so well & though it's super moisturizing...it isn't real heavy. Simply FANTASTIC!
—Bebe L.
Love it!
The best! I don't have to keep re-applying, and it feels great. Please don't change this formula.
—Sheri
PLEASE do NOT
My whole life I have been extremely sensitive to odors and smells of all kinds. I can pick up smells that others never notice. I cannot figure out what "smell" all you people are complaining about. There is a SLIGHT smell of whatever the ingredients are, but it is not acrid, sulphuric, or musty or sour smelling. I have to put some on my hand and hold it up against my nostrils to even smell it. Please do not change the formula for this moisturizer! It is the only one I can use because of extreme sensitivity. People who want a smell can add their own.
—E.B.
Please don't change this formula!
Please don't reformulate this! Even my 14 year old son likes it and hasn't complained about the smell. Moisturizing but not greasy. Love it!
—Lisa
Thick and Creamy but doesn't clog pores!!
I love this moisturizer! I use it after applying the 1% BHA exfoliator - which I also love! This moisturizer is so rich and creamy, my skin soaks it up and feels so healthy and looks beautiful. I am 32 and have dry skin but am also sensitive to breakouts. This moisturizer has eliminated my dry patches of skin and flakiness and left me with healthier looking skin. It looks a little greasy at first, but don't worry that goes away once your skin absorbs it and the results are amazing. Thank you Paula!!!
—Elizabeth
Monica
I use this every day for eye cream-no problems no smell. It is great!
—Monica
Best Moisturizer I have ever used!
I have Rosacea and suffer from VERY dry, sensitive, irritated skin. This is an incredible moisturizer! Yes, I agree the smell is not great, but it is certainly tolerable considering the benefit received from this product (my skin has a zero tolerance level for fragrance). When my skin gets really dry during the winter months I supplement with the Skin Recovery Hydrating Treatment Mask and that works quite well for me. Thank you Paula! I only wish your products were available locally!
—Andrea
A Little Goes A Long Way
I'm still figuring out the best formulas for my combination skin. I thought this product might be too emollient; but a small amount is great at night!
—Julie
please let me know
This product is excellent for my skin!
But the smell is so
bad, I cannot use it!
Someone PLEASE let me know when that's fixed!!
I have a condition called Sjogrens's Syndrome. I have extremely dry sensitive skin, I would love to use this great product.
such a shame for me....
Customer Care Response: Your comments will be shared with Paula and her team and we will certainly notify customers if any change is made to this product in the future. In the meantime, please feel free to contact our customer service team via phone or Live Chat to discuss options for returning or exchanging the product.
—Sheila
Perfect
This cream is great for normal to dry skin. I can use this in the A.M. without a greasy or shiny appearance. But I usually use as my night cream & my skin looks great in the morning. I really love the Skin Recovery line & feel that my skin is healthier since using this line. A more youthful appearance is a plus too.
—Mary Lou
Great moisturizer!
I read the reviews about the smell and was hesitant to try the product. After having been through chemotherapy, I am unable to tolerate scented products, especially on my face. This product has no "masking fragrance" to cover up the smell of the ingredients. I do not find it unpleasant at all.
—paige
awesome
Canada calgary is very dry city.
I never wait to face winter season.
But now????!!!
I' m waiting winter
No more dry!!!!
—jee
Stop asking to add fragrance
A perfect moisturiser...if you want fragrance...buy some essential oil and add it yourself. Fragrance is a big irritant and I hope paula never even considers adding it to her products.
—Awesome skin
even wonderful for oily skin
I have very oily, sensitive skin and sensitive eyes. This product does NOT make my skin oily and tacky and it does NOT irritate my rosacea or make my eyes itch and tear. I am also thrilled to get a peptide and many antioxidants on my skin. Thank you Paula!
—Judy
Miss
Great product, Texture is good, it has state of the art ingredients but please put some scent in this product (vanilla extract or cocoa extract) it doesn't have to be fragrance, but people do not want to smell some of the other ingredients.
—Anne
Helen
I have enjoyed using this product. I live in a very dry climate, so my skin tends toward dry & itchy, but with breakouts on the chin and forehead. This moisturizer works well for me. It goes on silky smooth, does not smell funny, and works well under sunscreen and/or foundation. I can use it around my eyes without irritation, which is something I cannot say for a lot of moisturizers. For extra dry areas and/or a richer overnight moisturizer I would recommend Paula's "skin recovery hydrating treatment mask," but the "skin recovery moisturizer" is great for everyday (used with an added sunscreen, of course).
Yes, I wish it were cheaper, but I have yet to find a cheaper drugstore product that is comparable.
—Helen
Not able to use
I loved the results I had with this product on my drier skin and around my eyes during initial use, but unfortunately my skin began reacting to it after a few days. I didn't know if this was because of using it in conjunction with other products so I patch tested on my inner thigh and my skin had an immediate angry reaction to it. I'm dissappointed that I can't use it.
Customer Care: Please call our Customer Service for assistance with finding a product that will work for you. Also, please note that we have a 60-day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee return policy.
—Cheryl
So So
So far I love all the products but this one I'm not so sure about it. It's not creamy like I like, and on the paste side. I'll keep using it, to see what happens.
—beverly Nichols
Very Happy
This is the best moisturizer I have ever used. I have very dry sensitive skin with rosacea. Can't use ANYTHING with fragrance or irritating ingredents. This moisturizer along with the Skin Recovery Cleanser and the Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Serum has made me a very happy camper! I've been using Paula's Choice Products for over 5 yrs. and my children even started using them. Paula if you read this, please know how thankful I am for you and your dedication to create these products for people like me. You're the best!
—Donna
Very dry skin?
I find this moistuirizer to be good for normal to dry skin, but not for very dry skin. Puala, please develop a moisturizer just for very dry skin.
Customer Care: Please call our Customer Service for assistance with finding a product that will work for you. Also, please note that we have a 60-day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee return policy.
—Susan
great winter moisturizer
Like a reviewer above, I find that this product has an unpleasant smell. However, it works so well that I'll continue using it. It's the only thing that gets my skin through a harsh winter without feeling tight and getting flaky and itchy.
—lee
Miss
Pros: Paula's choice skincare has state-of-the-art ingredients.
The 5 step skincare routine is easy to follow, her sunscreens are beautifully formulated.
Cons:Packaging is very small,all her products contains so much silicones that applying a beautiful liquid foundation is out of the question.
—Annemarie
Jlly
It is nice to pass the cosmetic counters and wonder if there is a better product.
—Jill Hall
moisturizer
I use this every night as an eye cream. I rarely break out, but if i use this elswhere on my face i do break out a bit.
—d
luxurious
I use Skin Recovery Moisturizer each night.Cushiony texture and luxurious feel.Sinks right in to leave soft,glowy skin. Love it!
—mary
Outstanding facial cream
I've been using Paula's choice facial creams for about ten years. I love this facial cream as it is not irritating to sensitive acne prone skin. Definitely try this.
—stephanie Miles
Dry Skin Saver
I a 51 with very dry sensative skin. I had been using Neutrogena Light Night Cream - in the morning my face would be puffy. This product is super calming and my skin looks great. Only thing I don't like is the smell - but will use it regardless.
Thanks
—Janie
A cream come true!
Wonderful, absolutely wonderful! This moiturizer is FANTASTIC for my dry, sensitive skin. It has not caused blmeishes. I only have even-toned, baby soft facial skin that I love...without any greasiness. A true treasure!
—Sally O.
Skin Recovery Moisturizer
I have rosacea, and this is the best moisturizer I've ever used. It calms my skin, lessens the redness, and provides a smooth oil-free surface on which to apply my makeup.
—Emily Moak Meacham
great eye cream
I have normal to dry skin in the winter and normal to oily in the summer. I love this as an eye cream at night.
—Nia
SKIN CARE
While on a cruise this past Feb.I learned of your book. I bought it and decided to try YOUR line of skincare products. They are the BEST!!My skin has never looked and felt better.Thank you
—BONNIE STEENBURGH
no breakouts
I have rosacea so cannot use most moisturizers. This is the first IN MY LIFE to not cause breakouts. I'm 61. No greasy feel!
—Janine Krom
Wonderful winter moisturizer
I love this as a winter moisturizer. I am acne-prone, but this doesn't break me out. Thank you for making this fragrance-free- my sensitive skin thanks you, too!
—Elizabeth
Skin Recovery Moisturizer
Perfection in a bottle! I live in a dry mountain climate, and this product keeps my face soft and radiant. It's great around the eyes, too! Love it!!!
—Michelle Kodis
Your Skin Recovery Moisturizer is the answer to a prayer. I am 60 and have spent my adult life looking for the appropriate moisturizer for my very dry, delicate skin. This is the first product I have ever used that makes my skin feel comfortable and look healthier. Thank you for this wonderful product!
—Robin D.
I live in Colorado so it's very dry out here. I absolutely love this moisturizer! It is so gentle! I just apply it all over my face, even over my eyes! That's how gentle it is! And my eyes are super sensitive and prone to watering. It's fast, easy and efficient. It has a soothing effect and leaves my skin feeling cool and calm. Thank you a bunch Paula!
—Jolene L.
What makes this product unique?
Skin Recovery Moisturizer blends emollients, soothing agents, anti-irritants, antioxidants and cell-communicating ingredients to create an exceptionally rich cream that takes superior care of dry to very dry skin. The formula strengthens skin and helps restore a healthy barrier function. Problem dryness does an about-face: you'll see is a smoothed, plumped, absolutely radiant complexion.
This product is 100% fragrance- and colorant-free.
Who is this product for?
Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer is recommended for those with normal to very dry skin. For daytime use, you can apply a Paula's Choice foundation and pressed powder with SPF 15 over the Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer for sun protection, or you can use Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 15 instead.
How should this product be used?
Apply Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer to cleansed, toned and exfoliated skin. Works beautifully around the eyes and may be applied under makeup. For daytime, wear under a Paula's Choice foundation and pressed powder with SPF 15.
What Makes Paula's Choice Products Unique?
Created by world renowned skin care expert and author Paula Begoun
Proven effectiveness based on hundreds of published scientific studies
Targeted systems for wrinkles, acne, rosacea, sensitive skin, oily skin, dry skin and more
Fragrance-free, color-free, free of harmful skin irritants, and never tested on animals
Sources to support the claims made for Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer:
British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34; Chemical Research in Toxicology, January 2008; American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, April 2003, pages 771-788; Journal of Investigative Dermatology, February 2002, pages 372–379; Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, January–February 2002, pages 20–25; Toxicology in Vitro, August–October 2001, pages 357–362; Journal of Cosmetic Science, January–February 2001, pages 35–50; Journal of Investigative Dermatology, April 1995, pages 484–488; and Journal of Molecular Medicine, January 1995, pages 7–17.
Directions: Apply to cleansed skin. It works beautifully as an eye cream. For daytime, wear under a product rated SPF 15 or greater.
My skin is dry. Which moisturizer do you recommend?
Several Paula's Choice moisturizers would work well for you. Choosing the perfect moisturizer has a lot to do with personal preference and trying a product to determine which one works best on your skin. A good place to start is with our Resist Barrier Repair Moisturizer but if you want a richer texture, try our Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream. Our most emollient moisturizer is the Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer. It is also helpful to use our Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant in combination with (on top of or underneath) any moisturizer you apply. You may also wish to treat your dry skin to frequent applications of our Skin Recovery Hydrating Treatment Mask.
I have very dry skin. Which moisturizer should I use?
Our Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer is designed for dry to very dry skin.