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Whether your concern is wrinkles, acne, rosacea, sun damage, oily, dry or sensitive skin you will find the essential information you need to take the best care of your skin and solve your biggest skin care problems.
Advice from Paula Begoun and The Paula's Choice Research Team:
Acne & Breakouts
Breakouts can happen any time, at any age. Find out how to treat them and how to keep them from coming back—with minimal dryness, irritation, and frustration.
- 3 Targeted Solutions for Enlarged Pores, Breakouts, and Post-Zit Marks
- Adult Acne
- The Anti-Acne Diet
- Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) for Acne
- Benzoyl Peroxide for Acne
- The Best Face Masks for Acne-Prone, Oily Skin
- Blackheads, or Something Else?
- Can At-Home Therapy Help Acne?
- Bye, Bye Blackheads!
- Do Blackhead Strips Really Work?
- Do You Need a Special Face Wash for Acne?
- Does Birth Control Help Acne?
- Does Coconut Oil Help Acne?
- Does Tea Tree Oil Help Acne?
- Help for Breakouts on the Hairline and Scalp
- Home Remedies for Acne: The Facts
- How to Get Rid of Acne
- How to Get Rid of Acne Redness
- How to Get Rid of Bacne
- How to Get Rid of Blackheads
- How to Make a Pimple Go Away Fast
- How to Manage Dehydrated, Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
- How to Treat Teen Acne
- How to Minimize the Look of Post-Acne Marks
- How to Pop a Pimple
- How to Prevent Acne
- Infographic: Acne Doesn't Care Who You Are
- Is My Skin Purging or Breaking Out?
- Say Goodbye to Back and Body Acne
- Severe Acne
- Six Acne Myths
- Teen Acne Versus Adult Acne
- The Best Makeup & Foundation for Acne-Prone Skin
- The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
- Types of Acne Breakouts
- What Causes Bacne
- What Causes Blackheads?
- What to Do When You Have Acne and Dry Skin
- Will It Make Me Break Out?
Anti-Aging/Wrinkles
Most of us want to keep our skin looking youthful and radiant, but beyond surgery, what's really the best way to help skin look younger? Start here! Knowing which anti-aging products to use and which ingredients really work will get you younger, healthier-looking skin.
- Infographic: Exfoliants 101
- 5 Anti-Aging Secrets (That Actually Work)
- 5 Retinol Myths, Busted!
- 5 Ways to Use the Resist 1% Retinol Booster That Will Transform Your Skin
- 10 Expert-Approved Anti-Aging Products
- Acne & Aging Skin
- Anti-Aging Diet
- Anti-Aging Ingredients Your Skin Needs Now
- Anti-Aging Makeup
- Anti-Aging Primers
- Anti-Aging Starts With Sunscreen
- Anti-Aging Superstars
- Best Serums for Wrinkles and Firming Skin
- Do Wrinkle Creams Really Work?
- Does Dry Skin Cause Wrinkles?
- Fighting Pollution with Antioxidants
- Five Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
- Home Remedies for Wrinkles
- How Antioxidants Fight the Signs of Aging
- How Does Vitamin C Help Skin?
- How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
- How Niacinamide Helps Skin
- How RESIST Anti-Aging Works
- How Retinol Works and Can Benefit All Skin Types
- How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone & Get Your Glow Back
- How to Exfoliate Skin (and Why It's So Important)
- How to Have Radiant, Healthy Skin
- How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
- How to Renew Aging Skin
- How to Smooth Crow's Feet
- How to Take Your Anti-Aging Skincare Routine to the Next Level
- How to Use Retinol Products
- How to Visibly Transform Signs of Aging
- Peptides for Skin
- Retinol for Anti-Aging
- Stem Cells for Anti-Aging
- The Benefits of Ceramides for Skin
- The Best Anti-Aging Moisturizers for Your Skin Type
- The Best Anti-Aging Products for Dry, Sensitive Skin
- The Best Anti-Aging Products for Oily and Combination Sensitive Skin
- The Best Anti-Aging Skincare for Men
- The Best Facial Cleansers for Aging Skin
- The Best Toners for Aging Skin
- The Truth About Firming Creams
- The Truth About How to Prevent and Tighten Sagging Skin
- Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skincare Routine
- What Are Ceramides and How Do They Work in Skincare Products?
- What Is a Serum?
- What Causes Wrinkles
- Which Strength of Retinol Do You Need?
- Why Paula’s Choice Skincare Loves Antioxidants
- Why You Should Consider Using a Serum
Basic Skin Care Tips
No doubt about it: skin care can be confusing. We'll guide you through your most common concerns so you can take the best possible care of your skin.
- 5 Amazing Oils for Skin (and How to Use Them)
- 5-Minute Skincare
- Alcohol in Skincare: The Facts
- BB and CC Creams: What's the Difference?
- Best Skincare Tips for the New Year
- Beauty Secrets from Around the World
- Best Travel Skincare Advice
- Boost Hydration for Better Skin this Winter
- Do Women of Color Need Special Skincare Products?
- Everything You Need to Know About Azelaic Acid for Skin
- Holiday Skincare Survival Guide
- How to Get Vitamin D Without the Sun
- How to Put Together a Skincare Routine
- How to Use Face Masks
- How to Wash Your Face
- Is Double Cleansing Necessary?
- Infographic: Six Beneficial Skincare Ingredients
- Is Your Skincare Routine Working?
- Normal Skin and How to Care For It
- Omega Fatty Acids, Ceramides, and Peptides: How Are they Different?
- The Paula's Choice Cocktail Approach to Skincare
- Stopping Unwanted Reactions to Skincare Products
- The Benefits of Multimasking
- The Best Types of Ingredients for Skin
- Hot Weather & Summer Skincare Tips
- To Scrub, or Not to Scrub?
- Understanding Cosmetics Ingredients Labels
- Vacation Beauty: Minimum Products, Maximum Results!
- Wedding Skincare
- What is a Cleansing Oil and Who Is it For?
- What is Microneedling?
- What is My Skin Type?
- When Should You Start a Skincare Routine?
- When to Toss Out Beauty Products
- Which Type of Face Wash is Best for You?
Best Products
With so many skin care and makeup products vying for your attention, how do you know which ones are worth your time and money? Our lists will help you shop smart and look gorgeous without breaking the bank!
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Body Care
Don't make the mistake of ignoring your skin from the neck down. With a little know-how, you can pamper your body and have silky-smooth, healthy skin from head to toe!
- How to Exfoliate Your Body The Right Way
- The Best Ways to Get Rid of Hard, Red Bumps on Arms and Legs
- Steps for Softer Feet
- How to Treat Dry Hands
- How to Deal with Sun Spots on the Body
- How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
- How to Care for Dry, Cracked Feet and Heels
- Perfectly Shaven Legs
- Are Your Hands and Arms Making You Look Older?
- How to Give Yourself a Manicure at Home
- How to Prevent Sunburn
- Skincare from the Neck Down
Brown Spots & Discolorations
Are brown spots or uneven skin tone giving you the beauty blahs? Learn how to get back your youthful glow—and how to keep those spots from coming back!
- Hydroquinone for Skin Lightening
- What Are These White Spots on My Skin?
- How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone & Get Your Glow Back
- Skin Brightening and Skin Lightening
Combination Skin
Combination skin is the most common skin type but finding products to normalize it is a balancing act. Find out how to tip the scales in favor of beautiful skin.
- How to Manage Dehydrated, Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
- What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
- What to do When You Have Combination Skin
- Winter Care for Oily, Combination Skin
Dry Skin
Skin that feels dry, tight and looks dull is crying out for more than moisture. Check out what you can do now to make your parched skin feel normal again—and keep it that way.
- Does Dry Skin Cause Wrinkles?
- How AHA Exfoliants Work
- How to Care for Dry Skin
- What to Do When Your Dry Skin Becomes Drier in Winter
- What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
- Winter Dry Skin Problems and Solutions
- Caring for the Surface of Your Skin
- The Best Toners for Dry Skin
- The Best Serums for Dry Skin
- How to Get Rid of Dry, Flaky Skin Overnight
- Solutions for Dry, Cracked Lips
- The Best Face Oils for Skin
- Supercharged Hydration
- The Best Sunscreens for Dry Skin
- 8 Common Causes of Dry Skin (and 8 Simple Solutions)
- Coconut Oil for Skin
- How Facial Oils Help Skin
- How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
- How to Care for Very Dry Skin
- The Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin
- Skincare for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
- What to Do When You Have Acne & Dry Skin
- The Best Face Masks for Dry Skin
Eye Care
Are eye creams essential? Can anything be done about dark circles, puffiness, and other eye-area issues? Learn what works to get skin around your eyes (and your eyelashes) looking much better.
- Eyelash Extensions Pros & Cons - Are They Right for You?
- How to Find the Best Eye Cream
- What Causes Dark Circles?
- How to Fix Dark Circles
- How to Conceal Dark Circles
- What Causes Puffy Eyes
- The Truth About Puffy Eyes
- How to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes
- How to Remove Eye Makeup
- Eye Creams vs. Eye Gels: Which Should You Use?
- Sun Care for Eyes
- How to Help Eyebrows Grow Back
- The Best Eye Cream for Wrinkles
- Dry Skin Around the Eyes
- What Are Undereye Bags?
- How to Fix Undereye Bags
Myths
Most of us have heard and believe beauty tips, but did you know lots of them simply aren't true? We debunk the top beauty lies and explain why they're false, based on published research, not hype!
- Alcohol in Skincare: The Facts
- Can Niacinamide and Vitamin C Be Used Together?
- The Truth About Toxic Cosmetics Ingredients
- Are Parabens a Problem?
- Skincare by Age?
- 5 Bogus Cosmetic Claims
- 5 Beauty Myths Most of Us Believe
- 5 Common Beauty Myths, Busted!
- 5 MORE Common Beauty Myths, Busted!
- 5 Retinol Myths Busted!
Natural Skincare
Want the facts on natural and organic cosmetics? Look no further as we reveal why some natural ingredients are good, while others can set the stage for skin problems like redness and, yes, even wrinkles.
- Are Natural & Organic Ingredients Better for Your Skin?
- The Best Diet for Your Skin
- Superfoods for Better Skin
- 10 Skincare Home Remedies to Avoid
- Does a Vegan Diet Benefit Skin?
- The Best Natural Anti-Aging Ingredients
- The Best Natural Ingredients for Dry Skin
- Essential Oils for Skin
- The Best (and Worst) DIY Skincare
- What's the Deal with Green Tea and Coffee in Skincare?
Oily Skin
Hear from skin care experts why skin gets oily, how to treat oily skin, and the best products for eliminating oily skin and clogged pores.
- Help for Oily Skin
- How to Minimize Enlarged Pores & Blackheads
- The Best Toners for Oily Skin
- Best Serums for Combination to Oily Skin
- The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
- Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
- Our Favorite Sunscreens for Oily Skin
- Winter Care for Oily, Combination Skin
Paula's Choice Product Tips
No matter what your skincare concerns are, we’ve got you covered with insider tips on how to choose, use, and get the best results with your Paula’s Choice products.
- 5 Ways to Use the 1% Retinol Booster That Will Transform Your Skin
- 6 Blush Tips You Need to Know
- How Paula’s Choice Advanced Skincare Routines Work
- How Paula’s Choice Essential Skincare Routines Work
- How Paula’s Choice Serums Work
- How Paula’s Choice Skincare Boosters, Serums, & Essence Work
- How Paula's Choice Skincare Routines are Different
- How Paula's Choice BHA Exfoliants Work
- How the C15 Super Booster Works
- How the Niacinamide Booster Works
- How RESIST Anti-Aging Works Works
- How the Paula’s Choice CALM Collection Works
- How the RESIST 1% Retinol Booster Works
- How to Get the Most Out of Your Beauty Sleep
- Paula’s Choice Skincare Philosophy
- The Difference Between AHA and BHA Exfoliants
- Which AHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
- Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
- Which Booster is Right for Me?
- Which Paula's Choice Collection is Best for You?
- Which Paula's Choice Cleanser is Right for Me?
- Which Strength of Retinol Do You Need?
- Why You Need a Toner
Sensitive Skin
How can we put this delicately? Sensitive skin is a tricky subject. Knowing which products to use and which are a must to avoid will calm things down—and help your skin look younger!
- The Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
- Makeup Tips for Sensitive Skin
- Skin-Soothing Ingredients
- How to Care for Red, Sensitive Skin
- Stopping Unwanted Reactions to Skincare Products
- 7 Best Products for Sensitive Skin
- How Sensitizing Ingredients Hurt Skin
- Skincare Tips for Calming Redness
- Why Fragrance-Free Products are Best for Everyone
- How the Paula's Choice CALM Collection Works
Sun Care
It’s a fact: as great as the sun feels, it poses serious threats to your health and appearance. Learn how you can have fun in the sun while sparing your skin from wrinkles, sagging, brown spots—even skin cancer.
- How to Apply Water-Resistant Sunscreen
- How to Take Care of Sunburned Skin
- Why Tanning Beds are Bad for Skin
- What is Sunburn?
- How Sun Protection Factor (SPF) Works
- Sun Damage Explained
- Your Guide to Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
- Sunscreen Tips & Tricks: Solutions for Sunscreen Problems
- The Difference Between UVA and UVB Rays
- How to Get the Perfect Self-Tan
- Touching Up Sunscreen with Makeup
- What is a "Sun Mustache" & How Do You Get Rid of It?
- What Does the PA+ Sunscreen Symbol Mean?
- Do Sunscreen Pills Work?
- How to Prevent Sunburn
- How to Apply Sunscreen
- Mineral vs. Synthetic Sunscreen Ingredients
- Can You Layer Sunscreen?
- 4 Places You're Forgetting to Apply Sunscreen
- Infographic: The Sun Is Doing What To My Skin?
Women's Skincare
Having a baby? Going through menopause? Learn which products are safe and how to deal with hormonal changes that affect your skin.
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