Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum with Retinol

Paula's Choice

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4.1

114 reviews
73%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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ingredients

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone (silicone slip agents), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (thickener), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (plant oil/antioxidant), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Retinol 0,01 (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).

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5.0
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GabrielAntonio

3 years ago

You cannot go wrong with Paula's Choice! I have been using this serum on and off for more than ten years! It is a favourite of mine in the winter months as I have Normal to Oily skin and use the Skin ...Read more

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About reviewer (108 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

5.0
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xclusive

6 years ago

I received this as a free gift with an order last year and am so glad I did. This serum is perfect for my acne prone, sensitive skin. It feels silky when applied and makes your skin feel instantly sof...Read more

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About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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whatisaspacebar

8 years ago

Okay, so my skin can best be described as sensitive, dry, very pale cool toned. It's demanding to manage and gets cranky about what products touch it. It can go red and feel burned if it doesn't like ...Read more

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About reviewer (54 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen

2.0
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av315

8 years ago

This did nothing for my skin, and it never absorbs into the skin no matter how little of the product I put on or how long I leave it on its own. It just sits on my skin and stays sticky and super shin...Read more

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About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown

1.0
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americanjan

8 years ago

I had a horrible reaction to this product last winter. I am not sure what was in the product that I reacted to, but it took me several weeks of really gentle pampering to get back to normal. It also ...Read more

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About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Tan, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

3.0
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Aimbl

8 years ago

I have a bunch of sample packs. I have mature combination skin, tending towards dry, with an oily T zone, prone to hives and milia. My skin is tolerant of AHA, BHA and retinoids, including prescriptio...Read more

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About reviewer (517 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0
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zoemargaret

8 years ago

This is a early review- I will update! I have been using this product for three nights so far and have had good things results. I have mild rosacea (the red cheeks and flushing stage) and dry sensitiv...Read more

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About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

1.0
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Princesska

8 years ago

Greasy, creates a shine. And ineffective. The amount of retinol Paula puts in her products is NOT enough to make a difference to your skin.

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About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue

5.0
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jossibaloo

8 years ago

This is my favourite serum. I try to avoid using it during summer (but it is HARD) as it contains Retinol and we literally have the sun shining 24-7 (midnight sun). I just started using it again some ...Read more

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About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

4.0
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RSLRN

8 years ago

I received this serum as a sample so I have only been using it as part of my nightly routine for the past three nights, and although that isn't long at all I had to write a review because I have been ...Read more

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About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue

2.0
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missmelanierose

9 years ago

I tried a sample size of this and woke up the next morning covered in blackheads. Best avoided if you have combination or acne prone skin.

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About reviewer (75 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Other

EyesGreen

4.0
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CatLadyKnittingClub

9 years ago

I just wanted to write a short blurb about how this is very similar in effect and some of the main ingredients, as my former HG primer (when my skin and locale's air was quite dry) Hourglass No. 28 An...Read more

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About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown

4.0
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Ss32

9 years ago

You know those skin treatments or products you buy and it never seems to make a difference to your skin. This is defiantly not want of them. I really was drawn to the paulas choice brand because the...Read more

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About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlue

4.0
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isavella

9 years ago

I can't 100% make up my mind about this product - I've been using it about 3x/week for like a year and overall it's a good inclusion to my routine but not an absolutely fabulous, necessary product. Th...Read more

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About reviewer (542 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

2.0
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AshaP

9 years ago

Headline: Greasy, Doesn't Absorb Well Pros : Non-irritating, Easy To Use Cons : Heavy, Greasy, Doesn't Absorb Best Uses : Night Serum Describe Yourself : Minimalist Skin Type : Combination Age : 45-5...Read more

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About reviewer (163 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

1.0
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schixzotic

9 years ago

I'm really amazed to see such fantastic reviews for PC products- they have all disappointed me one after another. This one is waaaay too harsh for sensitive skin. It's so thick and oily feeling that i...Read more

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About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack

5.0
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RachelXVI

10 years ago

I discovered Paula Begoun at age 20 growing up Seattle where she's based, and she's the entire reason why at 43 I looked good enough to be asked to model. Seriously. I took her advice and it was heavy...Read more

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About reviewer (106 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

2.0
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imagellanic

10 years ago

I had tried a sample of this serum and it made my skin super moisturized and glowy. Decided to try a full size. I broke out in cystic acne with pimples that hurt every morning. Thinking it could be pu...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

5.0
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dbmiller

10 years ago

I've been using Paula's Choice products for about 2 months and have seen a very significant difference in my skin. The major difference is the way my skin glows and the way makeup enhances that instea...Read more

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About reviewer (948 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

4.0
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Lady5andy

10 years ago

This is a great serum. It has a nice consistency, a little goes a long way, it is easy to spread on the face and it is not irritating for my skin. The smell is soft and barely noticeable and the price...Read more

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About reviewer (569 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

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