Though my skin doesn’t seem to be sensitive at all, there are sensitive times. Winter and summer is when my skin shows the effects of the weather.
Did you know that 70% of the population has sensitive skin, despite my situation? Did you know?
Paula’s Choice’s Calm Four-Piece Facial Skincare Set
Paula’s choice quarter of Calm skincare products was delivered just in time. (About a month back). This weekend, the temperatures will drop below zero. Calm is a great product to use to care for your skin.
- Ultra-Gentle Cleanser
- BHA Sensitive Exfoliant 1%
- Repairing Serum
- Rescue & Repair Intensive Moisturizer
This quartet is a facial skincare product.
- fragrance-free
- color-free
- It is important to address the causes behind sensitive skin.
Paula’s choice Ultra-Gentle Cleaning Solution
When I received Paula’s Choice Ultra Gentle Cleanser, I switched to it. Now, I’m unable to switch back.
It’s amazing how gentle and soft this cleanser is. The cleanser is made from extra-mild detergents. It makes soft suds but still removes dirt and make-up without harming skin barrier. It doesn’t remove any skin, but after it is rinsed, the skin feels hydrated thanks to the soothing and hydrating properties of triglycerides.
The cleanser actually reduces the redness of my skin, even though it is not red. Prebiotic sugars also strengthen and support the microbiome of your skin over time.
It is a large and durable Ultra Gentle Cleanser with pop-up cap. The bottle contains 16.7 fl. It costs $19 and contains 16.7 fl. Also available in a convenient travel size at $6.
Ingredients: Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Cellulose Gum, Coco Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Inulin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose, Fructose, Glucose, Phenoxyethanol
Paula’s choice 1% BHA sensitive skin exfoliant
BHA is a Paula’s Choice hero product. Leave-on, non-abrasive exfoliants are known for helping to smoothen out dull skin and unclog visible pore. Paula’s Choice’s traditional exfoliant contains 2% BHA.
Pores aren’t one of my skincare problems. The Sensitive Exfoliant is something I plan to gift to a friend.
Since I haven’t tried it, I cannot say how it performs. However, based on the reputation of Paula’s Choice for their leave-on products, I am sure that it will refine and smooth out wrinkles, while also being a bit more soothing. This exfoliant is suitable for rosacea-prone and aging skin.
The Sensitive Exfoliant contains:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA), a 1% solution that smoothes & unclogs the skin.
- Allantoin calms the skin and reduces inflammation
- light gel-cream soothes sensitive skin.
You must use sunscreen that has SPF 30+ after using 1% BHA sensitive skin exfoliant.
It comes with a cap that you push to open, so you only need a small amount after cleansing and rinsing your face. The bottle is 3.3 fl. The travel size costs $10. Travel size is $10.
Ingredients: Water, Methylpropanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C15-19 Alkane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Inulin, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Alpha Glucan Oligosaccharide, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Galactorarabinan , Citric Acid, Schizophyllan, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol
Paula’s choice Repairing Serum
Repairing serum is the best for soothing sensitive skin. It also helps with wrinkles, and anti-aging tasks.
- Redness can be reduced immediately
- Visibly smooths wrinkles
- Reduces future sensitivity
- All skin types are nourished, including those who have rosacea.
The key ingredients are:
- Hyaluronic Acid: To help plump and heal dry skin
- Ceramides: fix your skin barrier
- Plant extracts can help reduce skin redness and soothe sensitivity.
Each Repairing serum contains 30 ml/ 1 fl. The bottle contains 1 fl. Travel size costs only $12.
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone , Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Extract, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Beta-Glucan, Sarcosine, Carbomer, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower Extract , Sea Whip Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract , Hyaluronic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Ceramide EOP, Magnesium Aspartate, Potassium Aspartate, Ubiquinone, Phenoxyethanol, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Calcium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Paula’s Choice Rescue & Repair Intensive Moisturizing Cream
The Repair & Rescue Intensive Moisturizer is my favorite. This is my favorite winter moisturizer. The tube is small and perfect, and the moisturizer squeezed out was just thick enough but not overly thick. Paula’s Choice describes Rescue & Repair Intensive Moisturizer as “lightweight”. I was confused because the product doesn’t dry light, yet it goes on as a lightweight. It has an almost matte, smooth finish, which I usually don’t like. But I love it!
Rescue & Repair:
- Antioxidants can calm down redness
- restores healthy, youthful-looking skin
- Soothes skin with a compromised barrier.
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Triheptanoin, C13-16 Isoalkane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Inulin, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Alpha Glucan Oligosaccharide, Glycogen, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Galactorarabinan , Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Schizophyllan, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
If you suffer from sensitive skin you should definitely consider Paula’s Calm products.
