This cleanser is awesome in many ways. For one, it is soft and leaves the skin feeling silky (it makes a great hand wash too!!!) and while washing off it makes the redness of my eczema disappear. The smell doesn't bother me, it has a great consistency and comes in a massive bottle!!

I have dry flaky skin and this is the only cleanser that works for my skin to eliminate it. It removes my makeup well and rinses cleanly away. There isn't a greasy feeling after like a lot of creamy cleansers. I love the texture of it. Fantastic!

I am only on my 4th day of using the product's for dry to normal skin. Have slight case of roseca. Allready the redness is a light pink, for two year's it looked like I had a sunburn on my cheek's. I do it in the morning and at night,can't wait to see what another week bring's. No more Dr's. I'll spend my money on your product's. Thank's again, Rose

I love this cleanser and most Paula's Choice products! I have been using the full line on my finiky, dry skin for a year and a bit, and couldn't be happier. I thought I'd mention, however, the one problem with packaging that I have found. I have problems with the joints in my hands, and as a result, I find the seals that cover the bottles impossible to open. It seems like a small point, but its frustrating and seems like a quick fix-- if the seals had a longer pull tab attached to them, it would be 100 times easier to open. I won't stop using these products, but it would be lovely if I could open them on my own! Customer Care Response: Thank you for your review. We do note any inconsistencies with products and packaging so your concerns will definitely be passed along to Paula and her Product Development Manager. Please contact customer care with any questions. We are always happy to help!

I finally had to give in.....My skin is just too dry and flakey. I was fighting the creamy cleanser as I adore foaming cleansers. This finally arrived today and I eagerly went to wash my face and was pleasantly suprised that with my Clarisonic; this had a pretty mild lather and my face is finally refreshed and not dry at all. I often wonder why I waited so long as the Skin Recovery Toner is my HG and I will never use another. I am sooooo HAPPY I decided to give in. The best of both worlds Creamy and Slightly lathering! YES!

This is hands down the best cleanser I have ever used and I can't imagine anyone not liking it, regardless of skin type! I have combination skin that is very dry in the winter and oily in the summer, not to mention eczema all over my cheeks and eyes when my skin is at its worst. I also like to wear a fair bit of makeup, including waterproof foundations and concealers. This takes it ALL OFF and leaves my skin feeling silky smooth, never even the slightest stinging, no matter how bad my eczema is. The only thing this can't remove is waterproof mascara, but I use another product for that (or good old olive oil in a pinch!). This is great when my skin is oily, great when its dry. I hope I never have to go a day without!

I love this product. I have rosacea and have always had a hard time finding a cleanser that worked for me. I thought I had to live with itchy blotchy skin until my sister recommend Paula's Choice. This cleanser cleans without drying out or irritating my skin. I follow it up with the rest of the recovery system and my face has never felt so soft or calm.

I have eczema and this is the only cleanser I can use that doesn't cause it to flare. Leaves my skin soft and clean.

I have suffered from acne and rosacea for YEARS and have spent SO much money on cleansers, toners, treatments, prescriptions, etc. that didn't work. Even my dermatologist didn't know what else to try. I was literally almost in tears when I tried the Rosacea system from PC. I kept all of the receipts, thinking I would have to send it back (because nothing else I've tried in YEARS from everywhere else has worked).WELL, THIS SYSTEM WORKS! I LOVE the cleanser. It removes makeup, doesn't irritate my skin, and leaves my skin clean.I am so amazed. My skin cleared up. The texture is actually SMOOTH! (I have NEVER had smooth skin) and I honestly can't stop looking in the mirror at my skin! I have even avoided having family pictures made because of my skin. Now, I'm booking that appointment!THANK YOU, PAULA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

As my first Paula's Choice product and after hearing rave reviews from friends/sisters, I used this product pretty religiously 2x a day for about a week. I guess my skin is not as normal or dry as I thought it was, because this dried me out very quickly, even after moisturizing. Even more unfortunate and disappointing, after using it for about a week or so, not only was my skin dry and flaky, but I developed the largest pimple I've ever had! I'm not sure how much of that is coincidence or if this product was just not the right fit for me. I hope it works for others, unfortunately it just wasn't right for me. I do like the creaminess of the wash and how it lightly foams. Also the bottle allows you to squeeze just the right amount out. Hopefully I can find another PC cleanser that will work better with my skin. Customer Care Response: Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear of your experience with this product. While the response you have indicated is not typical, we do understand that each customer is uniquely different in how they will respond to products or ingredients. This along with everyday environmental factors can sometimes play a part in how someone will ultimately respond to a product or combination of products. We will credit you for the product and please contact customer care with any questions.

I have been using this cleanser for years and I think it deserves some recognition. I have sensitive/combination/dry/flaky/acne-prone/generally annoying skin and I like a cleanser that removes make up and grime but does little else. I appreciate that there's no foaming, stripping or tight feeling afterwards. I think it's a perfect cleanser to use with the clarisonic Mia, since it's so gentle. I highly recommend!

I like this more than it's toner counterpart. I got this cleanser with a pump which is GREAT for dispensing the correct amount of product. I like the creaminess of the liquid, and I like that it foams lightly--never letting the skin feel stripped. I would like to note that this cleanser contains mineral oil, which might not irritate some, but caused my sensitive skin to break out like CRAZY. For me, this is a miss...For those of you that can tolerate mineral oil, go for this cleanser! It's milky and soft. I, however, am pretty disappointed. Customer Care Response: Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear of your experience with this product. While the response you have indicated is not typical, we do understand that each customer is uniquely different in how they will respond to products or ingredients. This along with everyday environmental factors can sometimes play a part in how someone will ultimately respond to a product or combination of products. For that reason, we have located your account information and applied a credit for the product. If you would like to discuss other cleanser options that may be better suited for your particular skin, please contact customer care.

This is a gentle cleanser that removes all my makeup and does not strip my skin of moisture. It is one of the first PC products I tried, and I am very pleased with it.

I am fairly new to Paula's choice products, and decided to give this cleanser a try since I was ordering the toner. I have dry sensitive skin, and this cleanser leaves my skin feeling somewhat tight. It actually has a bit of a foaming feeling when washing my face, and I find it to ultimately be too drying. The feeling is quickly relieved by the use of the toner, so if you like that clean feeling, you will likely find this one to be great. Personally I stopped using any type of foaming cleanser years ago because I don't like that dry feeling. Customer Care Response: Thank you for your comments. We will be sure to share your experience with the product to Paula and her Product Development Manager. Feel free to check www.beautypedia.com for other cleanser options. In the meantime we will send you samples of our RESIST Cleanser to try which is designed for sensitive and dry skin to see how you like it and credit you for this product. Feel free to contact customer care with any questions.

I have tried hundreds of cleansers and I can honestly say that this is my favorite cleanser EVER. It doesn't dry my skin out, it feels wonderful on my face, and most importantly, I only need a small amount to get my face clean - when I dry it with a white towel, there is no makeup residue after washing.

I have finally found a cleanser that removes makeup very well (skin recovery toner removes any trace left from 'evening' makeup), is gentle, moisturizing, affordable.... The Cetaphil has gone in the trash!

I had tried a sample which seemed ok but did not like the full size bottle I just got. Too drying and irritating. I've been washing half my face with my drugstore brand and half with this for a few days just to test, and the side washed with this product is dry and red/splotchy after the shower. Was hoping for a moisturizing cleanser for my dry and easily irritated skin, but this is not it. Cusomer Care Response: Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear of your experience with this product. While the response you have indicated is not typical, we do understand that each customer is uniquely different in how they will respond to products or ingredients. This along with everyday environmental factors can sometimes play a part in how someone will ultimately respond to a product or combination of products. For that reason, we have located your account and credited you for the product. We will send you samples of the RESIST Cleanser and Moisture Boost Cleanser to try instead. Please contact customer care with any questions.

I am a huge fan of Paula's Choice products and especially this cleanser. My recent purchase didn't seem right at all, my first thought was that they changed the formula of the cleanser. I made a call to a representative, Roxanna, who was more than gracious in receiving my complaint, but also replacing my product order quickly. Within a few days received the replacement and it's as fabulous as I know this product to be. Thanks to such terrific customer service and such great products - truly appreciate it!!

I've been on Accutane for the past 5 months and wouldn't have made it without Paula's Choice Skin Recovery system (I'm using the cleanser, toner and moisturizer). As I expected, my skin has become much drier due to the medication but the Skin Recovery products help keep it supple and smooth. I experimented with other products before using my current combo and everything else was far too drying. Thanks, Paula, for helping me make it through!

Finally a cleanser that works...This is the first time I've tried Paula's Choice line, after years of observing on tv...I finally ordered some samples to try....My skin has done nothing but improved...I am over 50 and this cleanser has made the world of difference.

This is, hands-down, the best cleanser I've ever used. Extremely gentle on the skin and really removes makeup (this is coming from someone who regularly wears heavy eye makeup and waterproof mascara). I'm always reminded of how wonderful this is when I'm forced to use a drugstore cleanser (which will invariably strip my skin, irritate it, or leave me with streaky Panda eyes). Definitely a must-have P.C. product.

I've always thought that your face had to tingle or burn after washing to be clean... NOPE... This cleanser is great leaves my skin totally clean without drying my already dry skin out even more. It also doesn't break me out!

I have used this cleanser for 5 years once my skin started getting flaky every winter. It is wonderful. Removes makeup,leaves my face feeling soft. In combination with the toner and moisturizer, it a complete package of face care. Wouldn't live without it!

This is the only facial cleanser I've ever used which does both: cleans my skin thoroughly without drying AND does not make my skin greasy or break out. I've used it for years and will continue.

My combination skin changes with the seasons and requires a richer cleanser for fall and winter. This is the best cleanser I've found for dry and flaky skin that feels tight after washing, and it even removes makeup! It softens my skin without inviting acne, and the Skin Recovery Toner is a perfect follow-up. Cold weather has been a cruel enemy to my skin since my teenage years, but Paula's products are a worthy defense against it.