Product Rating:   (31 reviews) Smells rancid
I have had this product a while, but I only used a few times when I first got it. I know that natural oils have distinctive odors, but to me, this smells rancid. The smell reminds me of the oil paint that came in the paint-by-number kits I did as a child. The odor makes me wary of putting it on my face, although the texture is nice.
—April


The Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Serum is the best serum I have ever used. I am allergic to almost all ingredients in products but have very dry, sensitive skin. This normalizes my skin and feels like silk going and leaves my skin silky. I don't want to be without it. It has greatly improved my skin and feels great on!
—Linda H.


I have used many of your products for a number of years and have been very happy with the results. I recently ordered your Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate. I'm amazed at how well my skin looks after using this product. I use it mainly in the dry areas of my face, including under my eyes & can definitely see the difference it makes. Thank you for your great products at a price we all can afford.
—Bonnie A.

Eyelid saviour
Last year my doctor diagnosed me with Blepharitus (itchy,red,peeling eyelids!) and said there were no medicines that would help. I tried many eye creams that did nothing for my eyelids, but made my eyes burn from the added perfumes. I ordered your 'Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate' and the problem almost immediately cleared up. I use it twice a day on my eyelids, and love that there's no perfumes to make my eyes water!
—Susanne McRae

No Breakouts
Most products cause breakouts.This is one of the few that doesn't.I was surprized how quickly it's absorbed,with no greasy residue.
—Janine Krom

Love this
This is the best I have ever used. Plus I love the tube packaging and the feel of the product. Going right now to order more. Great great product. Thank you.
—JoCarole

Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
I love the Skin Recovery Concentrate Serum. I use it around my eyes as an eye cream. It's a wonderful product and I would not be without it! Would love it if you opened a store in the United Kingdom...
—Shelley Kerr

Healing breakouts
I use benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid products to reduce breakouts, but even gentle treatment dries out my skin. Using the Skin Recovery Antioxidant Concentrate is fabulous for healing inflamed and dried-out skin where I am afraid a cream would cause more breakouts! If only it was cheaper, though it still beats many competitors.
—Amelia

Pure Silk
I am 51 - very dry skin. This product makes my skin feel so calm and silky - I wish I had found these products years ago. Janie
—Janie

Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Serum
I love this product! I have combination skin so I just use it around my eyes. It's a wonderful product for around the eyes or indeed anywhere on your face. You get 30ml so it lasts. Thats what I love about Paula's products they are so reasonably priced. Thanks Paula.
—Shelley

Can't live without
I've been using the skin recovery super antioxidant concentrate for several months, and it is incredible. I started applying it under my eyes and around my mouth where I was beginning to see fine lines, and it has helped so much. The lines around my eye area aren't completely gone, but they are definitely lessened. The lines around my mouth are completely erased. Please don't ever stop making this!
—Chris

Must Have Product
LOVE IT LOVE IT! This is the #1 PC product I don't want to be without! I battle flakiness, especially around the eyes, and have tried every serum and eye cream out there, but NOTHING moisturizes the eye area like this wonderful serum. It looks oily for a moment when you first apply it, but it soon sinks in and provides (along with moisture recovery cream) a perfect base for concealer. And it doesn't irritate my eyes at all! I will make sure to never run out of this particular item!
—Carole McMurray

Best serum!!!!!!
This serum is the best serum that I have ever used!!!!!Beautiful under eyes. Was a big user of Dr.Denese serums this is so much better,and you get double the amount and the price is half of Dr. Denese. Fantastic!!!!!!!!!
—Debra Carter

had reaction
I was excited to try this. Unfortunately, I seen to be sensitive to something in this serum, because it stung and burned when I put it on. However, I sent it back and exchanged it for the Hydrating Treatment Cream, which was sent to me very promptly and which I love-- very silky, lots of moisture without greasiness, and no stinging.
—meg

Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Serum
This product is superior to every other serum I've ever used. It slips on easily, is absorbed almost immediately & leaves no residue. It comforts, protects, restores & moisturizes. It is very, very affordable. In combination with the entire Recovery System my 57 year old skin feels smoother than a baby's bottom and looks fabulous. I've used your products for several months & still can't get over the results. Kudos!
—Sara Tinkelman

Reliably perfect skin
When I use this daily, my skin is perfect without fail. No "bad skin days" ever! That's what I love most about your products: how reliable they are. If you use this serum, your skin will look fantastic, period. the only other things you need are sunscreen and maybe alpha hydrox at night, or beta hydrox during the day.
—Sara

Antioxidant Serum has very unpleasant smell
Despite the stellar ingredients in this product the unpleasant smell prevents me from ordering this serum again. If you can get rid of the nasty smell I will reorder in a heartbeat. Keeping my fingers crossed..... Customer Care: All of our products are fragrance-free and as such, any smell that occurs in our products is a direct result of the ingredients that are used. We are working to make this product optimal for our customers by reformulating the product. Please call our Customer Service for assistance if you would like to find a replacement. Please note that we also have a 60-day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
—Meno Vos

A Superstar Product!
A superstar! Clearer, smoother, brighter, calmer, firmer, nicer skin. If that's what you want, BUY THIS! Totally non-irritating for my rosacea prone skin. Fabulous!
—Pat

Best Serum!
I use the Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum around my eyes. I have very sensitve dry skin and this serum hydrates my eye area like no other serum has! Just pure moisture! No stickiness at all! I use it along with the Skin Recovery Cleanser and Skin Recovery Moisturizer. I love Paula's Choice!
—Donna P

Quite an Improvement!
I tried the first antioxidant serum Paula's Choice put out and wasn't really impressed, so I didn't bother with the new ones until I received some free samples. Then I was hooked! I use this one at night and wake up with plump, healthy looking skin. Despite being quite rich, it's never caused a pimple on my combination skin.
—K.M. Duncan

Exceeds expectations
Superb, fantastic, heavenly....I absolutely LOVE this stuff, it makes my dry skin sooo soft. I recently discovered Paula's Choice products and have ordered the whole line for normal to dry skin. I even bought some items from the normal to oily skin line & I am impressed with all products! My skin has never felt so soft & my blackheads have cleared up in 2 weeks. I'm not one to ever take the time to write reviews on products, but I religiously read other's reviews before I purchase anything. So, I felt it was my turn to write a review, especially since this product exceeded my expectations. Paula has found a customer for life!
—Tracie Lux

Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate
I a 51 & my skin has been dry & tight for a while now - also I am menopausal. I use this product & the entire Skin Recovery line. My skin is so soft now and the tight feeling is gone. I really love the antioxidant serum - I just ordered the new Super Antioxidant Serum to use in the morning and the Skin Recovery for night. Wish I had found your products years ago.
—Janie

Wonderful,wonderful product
I just tried this product as my skin was dry and irritated from a light peel. I put this on and in two days my skin was no longer red, tight or irritated. I use this with the treatment mask every night -- especially around my eyes-- fabulous,thank you Paula! It also helped heal a cold sore a little more quickly with less peeling/cracking/bleeding when I applied it at night and put a small band-aid over it. Love all your products!
—Betsy Bougie

Miss
Love this product, love paula's choice because of the state-of-the-art ingredients. But please Paula put a nice scent in your products, I dont have to be fragrance! But a nice smell would be great!
—Anne

Superb!
This powerful "state of the art serum" has made my face butter soft, faded lines to barely perceptible and increased firmness! It's an unscented serum but I smell a faint, clean, fresh balsam, it reminds me of Christmas! I love it.
—Suzie

Simply the best
I wasn't expecting a whole lot of immediate change from this product- I thought it was just something to apply for help in the long-term. Boy, was I wrong. I have been suffering from red, scaly patches of dry skin due to hormone changes (early menopause) that even $100 moisturizer hadn't helped. I had given up. I put this on and not only were the flakes "bye-bye", but the redness diminished to the point I didn't feel the need to put foundation on. Amazing product!
—Liz

Didn't like the smell
Really nice product to apply - had a good feel to it, but I found it unpleasant to use - it just doesn't smell great. I know fragrance is a no-no, but there must be something that can be done about the smell...? Customer Care: We are working to make this product optimal for our customers by reformulating the product. Please call our Customer Service for assistance if you would like to find a replacement. Please note that we have a 60-day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
—Deena

New Discovery
I had never heard of serums before trying this (had been using same products for years). Now, I'm so enthusiastic about what Paula's products are doing for my skin that I'm probably using too much! The serum has such a rich, "buttery" feel, yet isn't heavy and doesn't seem to cause breakouts. Fantastic for around the eyes. My dry skin is enjoying a daily "drink" of great stuff! Thank you, Paula and team.
—Virginia Wallerstedt

antioxidant serums
I have used all the super antioxidant serums and just love them. They are silky feeling and absorb so well. I'm so glad I found Paula's Choice.
—Cathy Tessier

Healed Black Widow Bite!!!
This product is amazing!! My husband was bitten on the arm by a Black Widow spider which leaves a crater b/c the venom is acidic and it's known to not heal very quickly. Since he had better results using the mattifying version after a mole was removed on his face than with the doctor recommended Mederma, he was willing to give this a try too. The improvement was dramatic!! The wound depression filled in and the healing was remarkable. He had better results using this in 3 days than he did in 3 1/2 weeks without it!!! It was miraculous. The Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate really gives skin what it needs to function optimally. And, he told me I'd have to buy another one because he's keeping this one to for himself :) Thank you Paula once again!
—Katina

skin recovery antioxidant serum
Skin care products feel the best when they absorb easily into the skin. I tried this serum and it just sat on my face like olive oil. It would not sink in no matter how much I rubbed. I appreciate all that wonderful ingredients that this product contains, but it just does not feel nice when it sits on top of my skin. Maybe you can keep that in mind during your reformulating process, thank you. Customer Care Response: We are sorry to hear that this product did not meet your expectations and will forward your comments to our Product Development Team. In the meantime please contact Customer Care via Live Chat, email or phone for return assistance.
—Chris Forsythe

What makes this product unique?
Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate is salvation for dry, dehydrated skin. It contains a potent blend of antioxidants, cell-communicating ingredients, plant oils and anti-irritants. Each of these works quickly to revitalize lackluster skin and provides a barrier to help protect skin from everyday environmental damage. Your skin will be looking and feeling more radiant than you ever thought possible!

This product is 100% fragrance- and colorant-free.

Who is this product for?
Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate is formulated for normal to very dry/dehydrated skin.

How should this product be used?
Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate can be used once or twice daily, as desired. It functions beautifully as a foundation primer.

At night, smooth a few drops onto skin after cleansing, toning and exfoliating. May be applied under or over moisturizer. For daytime, wear under a product with SPF 15 or greater. Works beautifully under makeup and is suitable for use around the eyes.

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), Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydromethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrobisdemethoxycurcumin, 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 Methicone (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 Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil (plant oils/antioxidants), SD-Alcohol 40 (solvent).

Directions: At night, smooth a few drops onto skin after cleansing, toning (optional), and exfoliating. May be applied under or over moisturizer. For daytime, wear under a product with SPF 15 or greater. Works beautifully under makeup and is suitable for use around the eyes.

What is the difference between Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate and the other Super Antioxidant Concentrates?
Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate contains several plant oils and a greater variety of antioxidants known to be especially beneficial for normal to very dry skin than our original Super Antioxidant Concentrate. Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Mattifying Concentrate contains special dry-finish silicones and absorbent ingredients that make it ideal for normal to very oily skin. The anti-irritants in Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Mattifying Concentrate were specially selected to minimize redness and inflammation resulting from blemishes. Our original Super Antioxidant Concentrate is an option for all skin types looking to supplement skin with several antioxidants.

What does this product do?
The primary purpose of Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate is to supply the skin with a selection of effective and potent antioxidants and anti-irritants. It has a silky silicone base that efficiently delivers the antioxidants into the top layers of skin and helps enhance the product's stability.

I use a prescription product with tretinoin (i.e. Retina-A, Renova, Tazorac). Since Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate and Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Mattifying Concentrate contain retinol, is it OK to combine them?
We are not aware of any contraindications surrounding the use of tretinoin and retinol and believe this combination is beneficial to skin. Because this question concerns a prescription drug, we recommend consulting your physician and following his or her advice.