Paula's Choice recommended this product to me in a FB live chat. I asked about an antioxidant serum for sensitive skin with rosacea. I used this morning and night, but saw no change in my skin, at all. Usually antioxidants brighten my skin somewhat, and I thought this would also soothe redness, but it did neither. I am very disappointed and wouldn't buy this again.

Mx.Pris

Houston, TX

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

Having ultra dry, sensitive, and acne prone skin I thought I was skin care conscious and doing everything I could to treat my conditions. What I've now learned is that all three of my conditions are likely attributed to a poor skin barrier. I believe this product is the best product Paula has to offer for sensitive skin with a weakened barrier. The blend of ceramides, antioxidants, and skin soothers can't be beat. Other products to consider would be the Moisture Renewal Oil Booster. It contains oils needed to replensh the skin barrier and an extra boost of those much needed ceramides. The Omega Complex Serum is another option if you do not have ance prone skin. If budget is a concern, try an oil (cold pressed and organic) high in linoleic acid like sunflower, safflower or grapeseed oil. Along with this serum, oils will help strengthen your skin barrier. I do not like the Resist Barrier Repair moisturizer due to the (very small) amount of retinol which is an irritant. This serum is watery, light, and spreads easily. I'm having trouble with absorption and pilling but my experience is the exception, not the rule. I believe its because I use the 2% BHA Lotion and might need something thinner and less emoillent for proper serum absorption. This product is unique. The only two other products on the market that I can find that do a similar job are the Cerave Gel Oil for ceramides and hydration and the First Aid Beauty Hydrating Serum for hydration, soothing and antioxidants. They cost about $17 and $25 bucks, while this product has all those components and only a single price and application. All around, a fantastic product for sensitive and dry skin that I'm sure will only compound its benefits with long term use.

Lori

Ventura, CA

I was looking for a good day-time serum to use. I expect my serum to provide some moisture, but this serum has the opposite effect. I found it quite drying to my skin. Perhaps this would be a nice serum for hot, sweaty summer months, but it is doing nothing for me in the fall and winter. This is the first product from Paula's choice that I have disliked.

apachetear

Utica, NY

This product irritated my skin and made the redness worse.

Maryland Gal

Maryland

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

Paula's best daily serum for oily/combo, red, fussy skin. Beautiful formula! You need to use up a bottle+ to see nice results. Even if you think you don't see a difference, once you stop using it for a little while you'll very likely notice an unpleasant change and miss it. Because it works so gradually and depends on consistency, it's easy to not notice the change it produces. This is a slow and steady winner, not an overnight wonder potion. After a week of daily use I saw reduced redness. Things got softer, calmer, brighter and better from there. After a whole bottle I ran out, and holy bananas, my skin was not amused. I only use this once per day, two quick pumps, after toner and before my sunscreen. I love it! I have rude, dry here, oily there skin, with mild-to-almost-moderate acne, redness, mild hyperpigmentation, blackheads, sebaceous filaments, and patchy sensitivity. I really don't like the Skin Balancing serum, and the Resist oily/combo serum is a touch too heavy for me (although a really nice product). This serum is perfect for my skin. It does not break me out and is extremely calming to whatever crazy my skin is showing at the time of application. Love it, love it, love it!

Little Ol' Me

Monroe, LA