I have moderate rosacea so redness is a challenge for me. The Calm serum works wonders for calming my redness and helps me tolerate BHAs and other serums I'm trying, though I really think PC and the team have figured out how to formulate these serums / boosters to give minimal irritation to the skin. One thing I have found is that with redness it's very important to pay close attention to the temperature of bath / shower water (lukewarm is best); the times when my face is most red is when I've had a warmer-than-usual shower (and here comes winter!) though I apply this serum afterward and it helps so much. I wish these kinds of skincare products and advice had been available in my younger years (esp. SPF); these days it's possible to get started with great skincare early on!

Shelly

Louisiana

Really helps calm down my sensitive irritated skin and helped me tolerate other powerful skin beneficial ingredients. Can't remember when I had breakout last time. My skin is glowing. Thanks Paula's choice support team for introducing me to this 😀😘

Maw

San jose

On my 3rd bottle of this no frills effective serum. Upper lip angry after bleaching? Eyebrow irritation after plucking? Nose red after driving around in the sun? Weird little rash on my arm? Chest redness from a new perfume? Face irritation after going overboard with a new mask or exfoliator? BAM, hit it with this, definitely works. I also use it as an all-over serum when my face just has general redness. It causes no issues with grease or shine with my oily/combo skin. I've read some complaints about stinging upon application, but it's not the serum causing irritation in my experience. If my skin is already angry I will feel a little tingle and the area will flush when I apply, but this is temporary and the skin is definitely improved by the serum once it sinks in and does its work. Great stuff.

Jan

Columbus, OH

This product is ligthweight, and it does what it supposed too, it calms your skin and makes it either noticibly less red, or completely eliminates the redness. I mix this in with my moisturizer, then in the weekends, after i mixx the too, i out it again this time on its own in my red areas like my cheeks and nose for extra calming.

Kalvin sta.romana

Romeoville,Illinois.

I had ultherapy done last month and stopped using my strong retin a/vitamin c temporarily. This stuff works great on my irritated/stressed/extremely sensitive skin. It does not burn at all while I was unable to tolerated other products. It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to recover my face in just a few days. I also noticed a brightening effect from the licorice and soy extract. Will continue to use it and always have it on hand for emergency.

MelodyZ

Charlotte NC

I use this at night, after using the BHA liquid, and follow it with a moisturizer. Its very light, absorbs quickly, very soothing. When my skin is irritated, this calms it down. If I'm using harsh products or overusing something, this increases tolerance. My problem is, Why isn't this incorporated into the calm moisturizers? The Calm moisturizer for oily skin needs a boost, and the ingredients in this serum ARE that boost. It should be one product. And I don't see WHY this new and improved moisturizer can't be $29-$35. It's a fair price. Paula's Choice in my mind is a brand with products that work at fair prices, which is why I think those two products should be combined, and that price range kept. If not the prices should be reduced. Just my two cents.

Liza

Puerto Rico

I have super sensitive skin that often gets irritated from my prescription retin-A which triggers these tiny bumps and redness. I used a sample of this serum last night after noticing that my face was especially irritated and when I woke up this morning the redness was gone and my skin looks amazing. Ordering the full size now!!

AshP

Raleigh NC

I love that this isn't loaded with dimethicone. So much better than DE gel moisturizer, imo.

sarab

USA

This is not a high-powered serum that is going to give you dramatic changes to your skin. It works slowly and subtly. However, as someone who already uses multiple prescription-strength products for acne, this has done wonders for keeping my skin soothed and moisturized. It is also very gentle.

Jack

New York, NY

Beautiful product feels lovely and is perfect for extra sensitive skin. I also have oily skin so love the lightweight texture.

Sensitive Susan

Australia