RESIST Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser

Name: Paula's Choice RESIST Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser
Brand: Paula's Choice
Rating: 3.9 (51 reviews)

Paula's Choice

51 reviews

3.9 / 5

Reviews

4.0

from

fragranceskincarelover

a year ago

This is a nice light gentle cleanser that is hydrating. It is a creamy lotion cleanser that does not foam. I find it to be very gentle and I can use it on my eyes without irritation. I like that it co...Read more

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About reviewer (1055 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue

4.0

from

Redwings11

2 years ago

How could I pass this up when there was a 50% off sale happening? I took the plunge and purchased immediately after running the ingredients through various checkers and was satisfied there wouldn’t b...Read more

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (1194 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

1.0

from

dmac5253

3 years ago

I was so disappointed in this product. Normally, I love Paula's products. However, they were out of my favorite cleanser (Calm normal to dry). The Resist Optimal Hydrating was recommended. This produc...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOily, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

3.0

from

Lolli915

4 years ago

I really wanted to like this. It does a great job cleansing, but leaves my faces feeling tight afterward, which I loathe. Had my husband try it, and he experienced the same thing. Honesty, I prefer Ce...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesGreen

3.0

from

Bingchiiling

5 years ago

Didn't dry or irritate my skin, but it broke me out after a few uses.

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About reviewer (144 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

KateLausanne

5 years ago

Fantastic cleanser. I keep repurchasing it for about a year and couldn't be happier. It is gentle, non-drying (I have dry skin), yet it removes all makeup. It has a milky-gelly-creamy consistency that...Read more

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About reviewer (743 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

3.0

from

drlolly

5 years ago

feels sticky still after cleansing and then skin feels tight after drying. Would not purchase again. Will use this up as a first cleanse and then finish with the most comfortable of all my cleansers s...Read more

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About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair

HairGrey

EyesViolet

3.0

from

jmp24

6 years ago

Ok, I will start out by saying I have some issues with Paula. Years ago, when she first broke onto the scene with her books, I loved her. Finally, someone exposing the truth about the beauty industr...Read more

10 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (417 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Migrantchick

6 years ago

About to purchase my fourth bottle. I use this after I've removed my eye makeup. It is not drying, good value for money. When the pump "informs me" it's empty, I cut open the hard plastic about a ...Read more

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About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

4.0

from

Tygerlilee84

6 years ago

This is a solid cleanser. It does a pretty good job removing makeup. It doesn’t strip the skin. It has a creamy texture that I enjoy. I like having this one in more as a morning cleanser as I don’t...Read more

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (702 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown

1.0

from

violetmist

7 years ago

UPDATE: had to lower this rating. I developed severe hives around my eyes and mouth area. Never happened with any PC product and I wouldn't say I have sensitive skin. Back to old reliable CeraVe. ...Read more

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About reviewer (549 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

3.0

from

ecarter007

8 years ago

I received this as a sample size with one of my orders. I have combination skin that leans oily. I tend to use cleansers for normal skin as I don't like how stripping cleansers for oily skin can be....Read more

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About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0

from

AshaP

8 years ago

Over the past year and a half, I switched to using physical sunscreen because chemical ones were irritating my skin. Unfortunately, physical sunscreens tend to dry my skin, so I've had to switch to mo...Read more

5 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (163 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Seattlemama

9 years ago

I have dry, rosacean, acne-prone, sensitive, aging skin. Because of my dry skin, I only use creamy cleaners. (I have tried several oil cleansers and have never found one that works with my skin.) I we...Read more

10 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (556 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

shyviolet

9 years ago

I agree with the reviewer below who compared this to Cetaphil. To me, it feels like a higher end version of Cetaphil. This feels more luxurious to use, the bottle is much nicer, and this does leave ...Read more

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About reviewer (358 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown

2.0

from

evitara22

9 years ago

This cleanser didn't do much for my skin. I always use the EL Double Wear foundation and even after washing my face with this cleanser twice, it still left so much make up! Before, I used the Skin Re...Read more

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About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Olive

HairBrown

EyesGreen

3.0

from

alesdux

10 years ago

cleans make up off well and does not leave my skin oily nor dry. howewer I personally prefer the foaming version.

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About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown

5.0

from

eruditeskincare

10 years ago

Love this cleanser - it gets rid of make-up and oil without leaving my poor face parched and crying out for moisturiser. Lippy deducted for packaging - really not a fan of PC's dated 'Alexis Colby' s...Read more

4 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen

1.0

from

nick21496

10 years ago

Unfortunately, this product didn't do anything for me. It is so drying and left my skin feeling not pleasant at all. I used only Paula's Choice Resist line for 6 months. It just dried out my skin ev...Read more

12 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Eire1

11 years ago

I HAD THE SAMPLE. This reminded me a lot of 'Cetaphils' cleanser. It was as if they took the traditional 'Cetaphil' cleanser and mixed it with the oily skin type cleanser. This has an elegant feeling ...Read more

7 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (272 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown