Say what you want about Paula's Choice, but like you said, their products work, and they recycle packaging. Also, their customer service is impeccable. I sent them an email to ask for suggestions for one of my loved ones who has been battling cancer and they sent over $150 worth of free product directly to her. I've never seen another brand do something like that.
i disagree about the eye cream, paula herself talk about it, saying that she doesnt believe they are neccesary, but people kept telling her they want it, so she did it to give people what they wanted
Yes. Some people agree, I disagree, the only moisturizer I’ve ever been able to use on my face AND eyes has been the Youth to people kale+spinach moisturizer, I have very dry eyes, and I truly need a hydrating eye cream, for me it makes a big difference.
@@Chelsea-ju1ex but you dont need an eye cream, it does the same as a moisturizer, cause the formula is the same, they just change the name, give it a smaller bottle and higher the price (a little bit)
Johan Hoyos I have dark circles partly due to genetics and also insomnia and the eye cream I use has actually gotten rid of the hyperpigmentation under my eyes. An eye cream may not be necessary but I struggled with my under eyes and an eye cream changed that for me.
Isabel Bittens Does it change the fact that she looks good to an 66 years old person? A lot of people out there have Botox and plastic surgery and still look really bad (even the young ones) so what?
@@marteumar8429 you are right but I think people say that becouse when you own a skin care line and still have Botox it juts make people suspect the effects of her products . Am not bashing her juts saying what people may think
Her products changed my skin , I have gone to dermatologist and not even drs helped me with the texture on my skin ,I started t Her clear line and bha and niaciminade and it has changed my skin completely. I do not find the products expensive, they always have sales and free products with purchase I absolutely love this line and as long they keep making great products I will keep buying it. Thank you PAULA !
I think Paula should be given due credit for making us more aware of ingredients in products many years ago. I still have her book 'Don't Go To The Cosmetic Counter Without Me' from the time before we had google, and it was incredibly helpful! I consulted the book before I bought anything and found it so useful.
To be entirely honest, having bought several “high end” skin care brands (such as drunk elephant) and having horrible experiences with them, I did not find PC’s products to be overly expensive. ESPECIALLY considering they have sales ALL THE TIME (regularly they offer 20% off) and provide such detailed information about their products. I have tried several things from them and their 2% BHA exfoliant is the only thing besides very powerful Benzoyl Peroxide creams that has had a noticeable effect on my black heads. In the end, you should do your own research and buy what makes you comfortable, but I have had very positive experiences with this brand.
That's definitely true, however I always think that if a brand is able to do discounts that often it means that their production costs are a lot lower as they still need to be able to cover all costs even with the discounted prices. That's why I'm also super annoyed by brands who offer tons of discount codes to influencers, because they must have incredibly high profit margins if they can basically have all of their products sold on a discounted price.
That’s true they often have sales and they often give you full size products if you spend so much. They are also on Rakuten. I got 12 percent cash back last time.
How often do you use the bha exfoliant? I've been wanting to try out salicylic acid, but I don't know whether to buy the PC exfoliant or just get the cerave SA line.
Shivani Dudyala it depends! The PC 2% BHA solution is very gentle so you can actually use it 2 times a day. I don’t normally do this as I have different products for my morning routine opposed to my night routine. I usually use it 3-4 times a week at night, but you could use it more. I have definitely noticed a positive difference in my skin since using it though and I highly recommend if you’re thinking of trying it!
@@shivanidudyala770 For me, I have pretty stubborn acne but I recently started using the cerave SA wash and then started incorporating PC 2% BHA exfoliant. I would suggest trying the SA wash and the exfoliant on different days to decrease the risk of drying out your skin if you do have more sensitive skin or have never tried potent acne products.
oluchi Edith I bought the trial size for my blackhead on my nose, and it got rid of of them within a month or so using day and night. Paula’s Choice is always my go to whenever I’m looking for something. I haven’t liked all of their products, but BHA, 0.2% Retinol, and a few others I love.
Yes! I bought the travel size and then did some more research and found out hyram recommends this products ( I think he even said it one of his all time favs) and I bought the full size because I really trust him and it was on sale. I need to learn how to save my money. 😂
Update! I have finally got the travel size and have been using it every other day for a week now. I like the formulation and how it feels on my skin. However I'm having a few breakouts. I'm not sure if it's cause of the product or hormonal or purging, but I'm not stopping anytime soon😁
I’m shocked you said Dr. Barbara Sturm is a great line. Her prices are extremely offensive for the ingredients. Why are probiotics, sweet almond oil and hyaluronic acid $150-$350?
She was literally talking about it from a formulation/ingredient perspective. And then she elaborated to say that for what it is, it’s just outrageously expensive. Just because something is overpriced, it doesn’t change the fact that the product itself can be beneficial or a good formulation. Fact is, there are other just as good products for less than a 1/10th of the price.
@@vfx_divine I understand. I just didn’t like the fact that she said it was a great line. That was a mini promotion despite what she said afterwards. I don’t think the brand deserves any accolades whatsoever. Sturm isn’t even a dermatologist. She’s an orthopedist robbing people blind who don’t understand skincare ingredients and their value.
Olivia Leigh any single line can’t be judged as good or bad if it’s taken out of context, in this case a caveat that it’s overpriced. People are entitled to say products are good and effective, even if they’re expensive. That doesn’t mean they’re promoting it
Olivia Leigh Dr.Sturms products are very boring formulas for sure and way overpriced,shes the Dr of the moment,it will be someone else next year.Plus your paying for her rent at the fancy hotel she works out of across the pond and her shelf space at Neiman Marcus etc.
I don't understand why people have such an issue with Dr.Sturm. It is a luxury brand with luxury prices, but regardless, the products work. I use Dr.Sturms entire line and my skin has never looked better. I also still use some Paulas Choice as well.
I have been using Paula’s Choice products since they debuted in 1994. I am 61. Generally people think I am 50. I attribute this to using PC skin care and religious use of sunscreen. Worth the money to me. Customer service is wonderful. Recently they discontinued a lip balm wth spf. When I asked about this, they explained that they could not source a critical ingredient any longer so that led to the product being discontinued. They then recommended a competitor’s product to replace it. I will continue to use these products as long as they are available. I hope the pandemic doesn’t put an end to them.
Sue Montgomery I think this pandemic won't destroy them. I myself bought 4 products from them 2 weeks ago during the sale and I think lots of people would do the same thing too 😄 they'll survive!
Paula Begoun was a trailblazer and we all owe her a huge debt of gratitude. If you know anything at all about the ingredients in your skincare or makeup, you have her to thank. She pushed the industry towards transparency and truth about their products, and the big beauty companies did not like it. She was relentless, and I for one am extremely grateful. Thank you, Paula.
Here’s the thing with the packaging & rebranding aspect , they are involved with Teracycle , you can send your bottles back for free and they recycle ♻️ and repurpose them . The packaging is more costly because it’s now 100% recyclable and that costs more , hence the price increase . 😉😷
Ginny D Yeah , it’s very cool ! It costs more to recycle everything in one facility at this juncture , but in future it should become more affordable to operate and the prices may reflect it .
Noir Alibi good to know, however, in about 5 ish years or sooner, all these companies will be screwed on many levels...hence the new technologies that are coming. Thanks for the heads up 🙂
Libra Unleashed Hey I’m a Libra ♎️ too on the cusp of Virgo ♍️! It’s true what you said & that’s why companies need to be prepared to change with the fast pace of the times & needs of the planet & species .
Paula Begoun is the pioneer in getting women help in making smart choices. I’m 59. So I, like her Product line, am, as you said, “really really old.” So I have a different take. She helped me and a lot of women before internet and google and young youtube influencers. Her books and her passion were very radical for their time. And she called herself a cop. But how different is that from drop that brand/use-this-dupe, ingredient call-outs, “this isn’t vegan,” “this isn’t clean,” and the shading of entire lines, as well as lots of ageist dismissal of women trying to get the info they used to get from Paula’s books from UA-cam videos produced by people who think 30 is old. Or (gasp) 40. (They’re not old. You just don’t know that yet. So prepare to be pleasantly surprised.). I saved a ton of money right away, when I read her books, and I learned about the dangers of sun damage and the advantages of simple, drugstore-priced products with very few ingredients. Sound familiar? I hope I look as good as her at 66. I hope I have her poise and her confidence and her authority. And when your young viewers get as old as me, Botox might not seem outrageous. It’s a personal choice. And finally, we should all be so lucky to feel free enough to write books about kissing. At any age. Or do I, given my ancientness, need to fear young kissing cops?
LOL. I’m 52, guess I’m really old too. I had the Blue Eyeshadow and Cosmetics Counter books, and I agree, they were a game changer. Younger people don’t realize that when we were kids, it was hard to learn about makeup...if you were lucky enough to have the money and access, you could make an appointment with the makeup counter lady at Estée Lauder. Or the Mary Kay lessons. Either way, you were going to walk away purchasing 4 or 5 products. And you still didn’t know anything useful about ingredients or formulations outside of their brand. I am glad I found Paula (and her preaching about SPF) when I was young!
You bet!! I’ve been interested in skincare since I was 21 (yes decades) and Paula was one of the pioneers to talk about the ingredients ! Also a woman named Zia Wesley Hosford who founded Zia Cosmetics that sold at health food stores but I think it has since folded. I actually interviewed her as a young journalist:-!) she was a hairstylist who started investigating skincare products and she helped get labeling of ingredients on skincare products. Labels weren’t always there girls!! Women had to take the companies claims at face value and didn’t have a clue what the products contained!! Cracks me up when these influencers criticize people who’ve worked hard and gained knowledge for years when all they do is make cute videos and reel in loads of money!!!
@@annekrieger7768 I personally use the BHA Gel, as it is a bit gentler on my skin but gives me an amazing result. It might take a bit longer to work compared to the liquid but less irritating for more sensitive skin but still light for combination skin.
I LOVE Paulas Choice, her products have dramatically changed my skin for the better. My skin is so sensitive and reactive, if a product works, I will drop a lot of money for it tbh. And I don’t find her line to be anymore expensive than any other high end skincare line. I find her price range reasonable since her products are actually effective and actually work.
My skin is also very very sensitive - which PC products would you recommend? Like my skin is very sensitive but at the moment also tends to break out :/
@@wiebkke definitely talk to a dr or dermatologist if possible, let them know the issues you are struggling with but also mention you don’t want anything to strong on your face if that’s what you’re worried about. I’ve learned that a decent face wash for sensitive skin has helped a lot to begin the process
@@wiebkke I would recommended her azelaic acid I also love the bha 9 treatment it’s a great chemical exfoliant but it doesn’t irritate my skin at all! You should also try her niacinamide :)
I've been a lover of PC for 7 years now and their prices did go up slightly BUUUUUUTTTTT 1. They literally have crazy sales (I'm talking 20% off each month and they add in extra products sometimes) 2. Free shipping all year long and is still far cheaper than most popular brands. 3. It works! In regards to the acquisition and kissing books, who cares? 4. Eye cream. They've done social posts and literally talk about how eye cream isn't necessary but if you want to use it they have compact versions so they actually haven't strayed from Paula's original thoughts at all. 5. They have incredible customer service. I have never seen brand care so much about getting me the right products for my skin type. They give you free consultations with an expert even!! I'm clearly a fan but this video has no real tea as you can see from the comments
That's great Nat. But I really really wanted to try this brand so badly and have many times tried to order this from Canada and to be honest I am so upset at them for not ever letting me try to order just one or two products on their own without forcing me to subscribe to their forced only monthly or every couple of months payment plan option. That really turned me off. I don't like being forced to subscribe and be forced to pay for only monthly or every 2 or 3rd monthly delivery options when it's already expensive for me and worse for Canadians ordering with converted money and shipping by only choosing to be stuck with monthly orders. I've tried other routes but I refuse to order from Amazon cause I've also had bad experiences with them at times and they treat their employees so cruel. So I've given up on them. I'm sure it is easy in the U.S. to get but not in Canada. I'd rather stick to my Inkey List or Ordinary instead.
@@ericaespinosa4030 I'm from Canada and I order all the time. I believe you clicked on the auto replenishment that's why you're seeing purchase every 3 months. My friend who also lives in Canada was able to order 2 items. The only negative to that is you will be charged shipping but PC always have many different sales going on. I've never been charged shipping as I normally buy more than $65 worth...and normally I would get either 15% or 20% and free gifts! Products are expensive but they're worth it! Good luck!
Yeah no. Honestly I couldn't care less if the products are a bit more expensive or that they offered eye creams (people wanted them after all). When you see the amount of useless, badly packaged, gimmicky products there are on the market, I'm very glad a brand like PC still exists. Their formulas and customer service are flawless.
I double your remark about their formulas! I've tried MANY products, and PC is the only brand that I found to have products designed for skin that is both oily+acne-prone AND sensitive. Their wrinkle defense SPF 30 is truly the only SPF that I can recommend to everyone and know that they won't have any issue with it. Idk how they formulate their products, but I wish that more brands would do whatever they do. Life would be so much easier!
Paula is involved with the company, now she focuses on research and product development instead of the business side. Why are you saying that she isn't? What sources are you citing? Paula explained the eye cream in interviews, as well as the price increases for recyclable packing and more research funding. Their new products are still research based and explained to customers in their UA-cam office hours with Brian. I wish the information in this video was more solid.
@@mariedelfauro9208 Good LUCK on support contact especially NOW!! and IF ,they do respond be ready for the okie dokeie, been there DONE that, I mean NO ONE wants to be OUTED!
Now explain why only her products are fantastic and every other manufacturers is trash, according to Beautypedia, which she started and claims to not be associated with any more. The conflict of interest is staggering and people are stupid enough to believe the bull. I'm sure some of her products are great, but not every single one, if you buy the bull on Beautypedia.
I’ve learned so much about ingredients and skincare from Paula’s Choice. Yes they’re on the middle-upper end price wise. BUT they offer great sales to their loyal customers. Also, they’re definitely not luxury prices. I love how transparent they are with the ingredients lists. PC’s products have changed and transformed the health of my skin.
Paula's book "Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me" changed my relationship with my skin and skincare. I owe her for giving me the knowledge to decipher ingredient lists and make the right choices. I had never heard of AHA or BHA before reading her book in the 1990s and she taught me how to build a skincare routine. Although I don't use PC products exclusively all of my choices are based on the knowledge she passed on so I'm very grateful. Sadly when companies are sold philosophy often changes and people get greedy. I'm hoping that Deciem doesn't go down this road also since the Estée Lauder group acquired a large percentage.
Yes! I literally read that book when I was like 16 years old and I'm so glad I did. I was the only person I knew who had read the book and had ingredient knowledge. It was almost sort of isolating afterwards watching all my friends continue to use clean & clear
Exactly. I found Paula’s Blue Eyeshadow & Cosmetic Counter books waaaaay back. So glad I did...it was a game changer. It was empowering to know about the ingredients and what types of products to look for. And 30 years later, after wearing daily SPF and using gentle cleansers, I think my skin looks pretty darn good! (Do you remember when it was almost impossible to find her favorite cleanser Cetaphil? I remember when you had to ask the pharmacist to get it off their back shelf for you!) I used to use some PC products, but there’s so many good (and cheaper) things in the drugstore now.
I am 70 years old. I have used Paula’s Choice since 1994. Yes I played around with other skin care products once she sold but nothing has done the same thing as Paula’s. No I don’t like the new packaging or price increases but I won’t ever change to anything else.
Yeah...and they force their Canadian online shoppers to subscribe and order only by monthly or every couple of month options. They don't even allow me to try just one or two products without forcing me to pay monthly deliveries. I don't want that kind of commitment if I haven't even tried their product yet. Smh
They do have an option to just buy once. (I'm from Canada as well) I think you just keep pressing the auto replenish button somehow, Cause as soon as you click on a product you pick the size that you want and you you add to cart and and it should I automatically add your product with out the replenish thing popping up. Hope this helps and makes sense!
I just want to say I really appreciate how you can still speak so positively about brands even when they don't think PR is being done well. It seems like so many UA-camrs nowadays feel like they're entitled to unlimited free product because of their influencer status, and I find those people hard to trust. Are they actually recommending the products that work best or are they recommending the companies who send them the most free stuff? Knowing you had a negative experience with the PR team but also recognize that that has little impact on what ordinary consumers are looking for in their skincare is refreshing.
I really don't care about the company, the Resist line changed my skin so much i will never give them up. I don't even need to wear foundation anymore...i had a horrible skin and tried pretty much everything.
I found Paulas Choice about 10 years ago and I like it, it's less expensive than what they sell in my small town and my skin feels nice. I am aging , and nothing will stop that! I've tried tons of miracle products and for the price these are fine for me.
to me the fact that they came out with an eye cream after the company was sold really solidifies the theory that "eyecream is just overpriced moisturizer". they literally came out with it just to sell one more step to people.
The PC line has four eye creams now. They're not bad, but it did shake my confidence in Paula's philosophies at first. I could be wrong, but I think Paula is a spokeswoman for the (sold) company. Facebook asked who should represent the line, and she won hands down.
Well a lot of consumers want eye creams and most eye creams on the market are basic or bad for your skin, so that they're offering eye creams is a good thing. I don't buy them since I don't see the point, but for those who want them, they're there
My eyes are very dry and sensitive. I’ve been using the Advanced Night Repair gel-cream eye cream from Estée Lauder for $64.00 (they raised the price again) since forever, and it’s my special splurge. I’ve tried using all the moisturizers that are wonderful for my face, but they wrecked havoc on my eyes...and I didn’t even apply them too close to my eyes. For me this very expensive gel-cream has been wonderful for my eye area! But, I admit, I’m quite jealous of all you ladies that don’t need a separate eye cream. I do think about how much money I could’ve saved, but it really works incredibly well for me and no irritated-looking and feeling, bloodshot eyes! It’s my only “splurge”.
A lot of consumers wanted PC to come out w an eye cream. There are some ppl that like to use eye creams. At the end of the day, it’s still a business. Profits and satisfying your consumers should be top priorities.
I don’t find the products expensive and her products did more for my skin than even anything my dermatologist recommended. Saved me from having to go on accutane...
I agree the sunscreen has never been an issue for me either. I've bought abit if a stash of it because its so good. I also love the omega complex moisturiser it helped to repair my skin after it became so sensitised I couldn't even wash my face with water.
I have been using the mineral sunscreen for the past 8 years. It is the ONLY product that works for me. Unfortunately, as I get older, it becomes more and more drying:(. I always look for something else but couldnt find an equal substitute. It has become also very expensive, which really sucks. But one bottle lasts me at least 8 months, so it is still bearable.
I startedusing paulas choice after seeing gothamista video. My skin has never been better. My acne is gone and I have literally stopped wearing foundation.
Sodaba Dabadoo I start with perfect cleansing oil as my first cleanse (I’m 52 btw) then depending on how I feel I either use the Clear normalizing cleanser, the resist optimal results hydrating or oil reducing cleanser. Then either the resist 10% AHa toner or clear exfoliating solution with 2% salicylic acid. Sometimes I use the 8% AHA gel exfoliant instead. Next the clear clearing treatment with benzoyl peroxide followed by a 10% benzoyl peroxide from BIBA Los Angeles. Start at the 2.5% and work your way up. I’m slamming my face with a crap ton of benzoyl peroxide. After all that I then use the products from Chemist confessions on Instagram. I do two pumps of Aquafix hydrating water gel mixed with a few drops of the better oil. After schmearing that in I top it all off with Paula’s choice omega + complex moisturizer. It’s takes dedication and they always have sales. I have the boosters and the C from Paula’s which I mix up sometimes. But to start nothing but benzoyl peroxide exfoliates aha or BHA and moisturizing the crap out of your face. Hope that helps!
I went to a Paula's Choice Event in Germany in 2018 and Paula was there herself. The Event was not only for influencers but also for good custumers. I have to say meeting Paula herself was a wonderful experience and also I learned a lot about scincare and got my very personal scin care routine. But the prices are very high.
I don’t care who Paula is or what she did but the Paula’s Choice products are a lifesaver. They’re worth every penny. Great ingredients that actually leads to great skincare results.
When you sell a company you (the owner) stays on with that company for a minimum time indicated by the buyer. You don’t leave the day it sells. It’s a long handover. It happens with all companies that sell.
I never knew any of this either…I did always wonder why looking up ingredients and products, PC would always come up, always be recommended and you’d think that they wrote the dictionary for modern skincare. Their site gives some knowledge but some of it not current and for the purpose of allowing them to say, this ingredient is bad, here are some of our products that don’t have this while at the same time FUD for competitors who do have it (so many brands, many with great products overall, use perfume or essential oils…some days or moods I’m fine with it, I have no reaction, but PC makes you really fear it…). The brand products are always on “sale” (which seems sale is just regular price) and seem more like deluxe trial sizes. I’ve tried PC when the BHA was the older white bottle and tried it when it rebranded. Everyone says it’s their HG and for me it just isn’t because as a toner it doesn’t play well with other actives (can’t mix BHA with A LOT of things). I actually prefer Anua heartleaf toner to PC BHA (there’s other heartleaf toners/serums but I like the simple ones; the others have added actives that may conflict with other skincare). My microbiome does better with just once weekly BHA mask, PTR blackhead mask, biore pore strip and 10% glycolic toner, each only once weekly, so I can just focus on barrier reinforcing actives mostly. Their SPF is ok but like the rest of their products, it’s just not my fav, but didn’t make me worse. I really also feel like a lot of skincare vloggers basically just regurgitate research cited from PC (like Hyram, the person behind great barrier relief that Hyram is always promoting). His skincare line packaging even looks like the new PC rebrand. The make out books are hilarious. People seem upset about these videos you make but honestly I appreciate them because…who knew? Not me. I try to research brands to know enough to be informed & I appreciate when people still can tell me stuff I missed/didn’t know. I try buying PC every 3 years to try because it’s so hyped, I think…am I missing out on something? But last year was my last year of doing that, just disappointment really. Skincare is different for all.
I love Paula staff I used to send them skincare related questions and they always answer and clear so many questions to me, beautypedia is my skincare Bible 😂
I used PC cleansers, toners, and exfoliators and they have made my pores practically invisible. I love PC 8% AHA gel. I’ve used it for over 10 years and never had a need for a physical facial exfoliator. Love her products!
I'm a HUGE fan of the peptides booster, it really made a difference on my skin. I'm 40 years old with combo skin (rather sensitive) and I got at least 5 jars! That's why there's so much choice I guess, sometimes I find it overwhelming but we do have different reactions.
I bought Paula's books back in the '90s and learned so much about beauty product ingredients. Was I so thankful such books existed before those UA-cam days! I also bought her skincare line of products although I don't buy them anymore bc there are so many great products available everywhere at the present time. Well, she has made her deserved millions and I will never have anything negative to say about her.
Paula's Choice is absolutely by far the best skin care line and she herself is incredible. I've religiously used them for years and my skin has never been better, not to mention the education I've gained from her sites. I don't mind the bit higher price tag because it's still great product.
Hi love! I just wanna say The Ordinary cleared my skin 90%. I tried out it from watching you! I started researching more about their products and decided for myself which ones would fit my skin best! I got these items ( I have major cystic acne) 100% Lasorbic acid powder (pure vitamin C) I mix that with the Resveratrol 3% Ferulic Acid 3%. I also got the Retinol .5% (wish I would’ve gone 1%) in squaline as well as the Niacinamide 10%+zinc1%. I’m still working on scaring but I think the retinol helps
I recently started youtube (like within the past year) and that's how I found out about PC. I honestly really love their products! I love that they don't use essential oils and their superlight daily winkle defense SPF 30 has become my HG! I'm hoping that they'll continue to be fragrance-free!
I use face care routine products since I was 12, tried many brands, some expensive, some not...but Paula's choice are still the best ones out there. For me. I love that they do what they say they will, in such a manner that it's almost unbelievable.
I'm also an esthetician and I just wish Paula's Choice still had a partner program so I could retail their products and use them in the treatment room. I also miss the days I could afford Paula's Choice as a poor college student. 😪
I fell in love with PC few months ago. I live in Czech Republic so I was excited that it is an established enough company that they actually have a small eshop here. I noticed the rebranding and I was worried - I think that acqustions are always dangerous when it comes to customer trust. But the products helped me a lot and to be honest the price point is still not that bad, at least for me. I know what I am paying for and that it is good for the long run. Stay safe x
Lol because she is the creator of the products, her skin is incredible for her age. Her age and how good her skin looks sells these products, as they should.
I dont find them expensive, they have 15-20% off sales every couple weeks plus offers were u get free full sized products, what other skincare company does that?
this was such an interesting vid!! i remember her books being some of my first intros to beauty, reading them at my public library and checking them out. it wasnt even online yet! then reading so many reviews and ingredients lists probably thanks to that. i have been buying more of their stuff lately and im glad it led me to your vid!!
You know, no matter how "ethical" a brand starts off as being, it always ends the same way. Being sold to a cosmetic conglomerate who then just hike up the prices and screw with the formulations and quantities/packaging. So many "honest" skincare companies go this way because the original owners want one thing at the end of the day and that's MONEY!!! Why else would founders of companies like Paula's Choice and The Ordinary just one day think "f*ck it, I'll sell off my brand to some dirty big cosmetics conglomerate for a sh*t load of money???? Cos yeah that's really the right thing to do when you want to continue to give the world cheap, honest cosmetics!! NOT.....
I’ll be honest, I bought paulas choice retinol, bha, vit C and moisturiser and my skin has regressed substantially to what it was prior to using it. I have since ditched it and gone back to the ordinary and my skin is slowly getting better. I know I’m probably an outlier here but thought it was worth noting (I have sensitive, acne prone Caucasian skin, used paulas choice for 3 months)
My mother and I have been loyalists to the PC skincare company for decades and decades. All of her products are evidence-based and formulated in alignment with the most recent published research findings. Plus, I never have to worry about trying to consciously circumvent fragrance, denatured alcohol, essential oils, or other skin irritants because her entire product line is formulated without these ingredients. It can be exhausting trying to find skincare products that consistently avoid all of these skin irritants, but with PC, I never have to worry. Her company is truly brilliant.
Thanks for this review. I have always been a skincare junkie, of whom is never overwhelmed by anything enough to stick to it…..at least I used to be. I have tried so many high end brands, but I adore Paula’s choice products. I adore so many of them that I couldn’t pick a favourite, but I couldn’t live without their super antioxidant serum, 1% retinol serum, retinol with Bakuchiol, triple action peptide serum, 20% niacinamide booster, super vitamin C booster……the list goes on. Between that and the iYura Ayurvedic face oils….I can’t imagine using anything else. I also find PC very good to deal with and have been using their products for over 10 years.
I love the way you framed and scripted the video, you give enough for a cliff hanger to increase intrest but you actually answer the cliff hangers. Love that
This was a very informative video. I did not know Paula sold her company. Also, I did notice the price increase. I truly appreciate your real and honest reviews. Thank you for this information!
Cassandra -- thank you sooooo much for this video. I've been using Paula's Choice since the 90's and have been wondering WTH is going on, especially about the addition of eye cream to the line. Paula ALWAYS said it wasn't necessary. Also noticed the increase in price -- up to $10 more on some products!! 😡 I still use the 8% AHA gel, but hardly anything else. Thanks for solving the mystery!! LUV your channel!! ❤️
I love Paulas Choice and been using it since late 90s! The price did def go up and I notice the fake review so I read them with a grain of salt and do my own ingredients research. There's always promo and code you use to do bulk buying. 🤪 or I alternate with cheaper ordinary options.
Thank you CB for showing me Paula's choice Super Booster C15. I have listened to you and other others regarding Vitamin C and others due to my pigmentation, dull and over 60 skin.. That little bottle size, isn't worth $49. I have never had work done on face, no Micro this or that, I just noticed my skin tone being uneven. No acne, no wrinkles... no major problems. I will review your video again and choose another option or try Inkey.
This video really bummed me out. I've been using PC products since the beginning and they really worked for me. The past year or so I've gotten sucked into trying other brands and medical grade skincare but PC will always be my HG. I had no idea the company sold or that they raised the prices. After years of paying affordable prices I don't think I could bring myself to pay $75. I wish I would have stocked up.
Why does it matter if the products are still high quality and actually work? Also read about why the products princes have been raised, there’s multiple aspects to it.
I found Paula's Choice years ago and was knocked out by her scientific approach and her desire to help people, particularly those with acne, which she suffered from. I listened to her online program, enjoyed all her co-workers' opinions and thoughts. I loved the product reviews. I bought so much and it really worked. All Paula's personality evaporated when the corporation she sold to took over. I don't blame her for cashing out but I really miss the old Paula's Choice.
I ordered a skincare routine from PC and I’m so excited! I have tried so many brands and nothing works. I have enlarged pores and blackheads around my checks, jawline, nose and chin. Acne scarring and some hyperpigmentation. Can’t wait to see what happens!
I had no idea about this, but I did notice how drastically the prices increased over the years, but never really wondered why. Thank you for educating us!
I agree with everything you said and as a long time customer of PC I have the same comments. However, I will always have respect for the brand and for Paula. I feel like she was there for me personally in the 90s with great SPF, BHA and cleansers and a ton of information about skin that I could not get anywhere else. I know it's hard to appreciate it today with all the reviews and great products in all price ranges. Thanks to Paula I have pretty much perfect skin in my upper forties.
Congrats on 1 MILLION!! I do love the 2% AHA/BHA from paulas choice and I always thought they were highly regarded and under rated. I just started using the liquid exfoliant and I really really like it. I also bought the eye cream lol. I like the texture and it seems to be keeping fine lines at bay. I also got the Weightless body treatment 2% BHA. So far I’m happy with my purchases. I get most of my other skin care from The Ordinary.
My journey with skincare started when I was 18 and now I’m 25. Throughout seven years, I’ve tried countless brands, from drugstore to very high end, from US, EU, to Asian beauty brands. I have always struggled with acne and post-inflammatory pigmentation, and honestly, my skin loves PC actives the best. Every time I come back to PC actives, my acne stops and I get a healthy glow, smooth texture, and less visible pores. The prices are not exorbitant, which I like. Currently I’m in love with their trio 2% BHA + 10% Niacinamide + 10% Azelaic. I mostly like their active stuff though, so other things like sunscreen, moisturizer, essence, etc., I look somewhere else. I am still mad that they discontinued the vitamin C spot treatment that came in a small aluminum tube though haha. I loveee that product and it faded my spot like no other. Maybe they repackaged it but I don’t know 🤷♂️
According to inflation calculator $25 in 1994 had the same value as $44.37 in 2021. You made an excellent point about skincare prices going up same as the cost of living going up since 1994.
Paulas choice benzoyl peroxide products are the ONLY ones that dont bleach my towels, facial hair and pillows. I'm so impressed with EVERY Single product I've used from them. Paula's choice for life
Yes, I noticed the price increase and I’ve always found that there is a conflict of interest between Beautypedia and the fact that they are selling their own brand. However, I love most of the Paula’s Choice product that I’ve tried. They were one of the first brand who had a body lotion with AHA/BHA and tackled my KP. Re Caroline Hirons, I really love her personality but I take her recommendations with a pinch of salt because she makes a living out of working with brands and hence she is biaised in her reviews. Her skincare advices in general are great though. My OG person to take skincare advices is Dr Dray - she is a dermatologist, very knowledgable about ingredients and clinical studies and she’s not trying to sell you products that cost an arm and a leg because she’s not affiliated with brands.
Paula may be 66, but she looks like she has had some major work done, in my opinion. I do like a lot of her products. My issue with them is that I remember when she first came on the scene. I had her books. I loved that she was calling out the industry on their bogus claims. I used a lot of her recommended skin care products from different lines, and they were all great, all effective. You can still get her once highly recommended Alpha Skincare glycolic acid serum for $20 or less, I used that product for years and it’s awesome, why would I pay PC prices for the same thing? So, yeah, my issue is that her line was not exactly what I would call affordable when it came out, and is even less affordable now. As for Beautypedia, I am not counting on that site anymore. I was on there the other day and not only does the PC brand have all 5 star reviews, so does every single Drunk Elephant product. It’s impossible for every item in one line to be perfect. So disappointing. I don’t know where to go now for honest reviews. Everyone has an agenda these days, who can you really trust?
The 'everything Drunk Elephant is perfect' part really bothers me, too - in that apparently one of PC's guys then went to DE, so some questions there! And I did NOT find DE to be absolute 5 star at all. It took me awhile to realize that despite what people say, I should trust my own skin first.
@@Ellyll8T yes, I purchased a few things from DE and didn’t even use them up. I guess a few things come into play for me, the packaging is pretty, the price is high (so it must be great, right?) and that whole natural, vegan, clean beauty BS, I fell hard for that when it first became a thing. But in general, the products I bought were overpriced and underwhelming. Even the cleansing balm. I can buy ELF cleansing balm at Target for 1/3 the price and it works better.
To my knowledge, Paula still helps with formulating some products as well as new ideas for products. Regarding Beautypedia, the Paula's Choice products on that site are reviewed by a third party. That's what I was told the last time I asked. The reviews on the site as a whole, however, are incredibly inconsistent when it comes to other brands.
If you believe her products are reviewed by a 3rd party I have some ocean front property in Arizona I'd like to sell you. The conflict of interest between Beautypedia and her skincare line is so transparent as to be ridiculous. All her products are great and everybody else's is trash, until you start reading the actual consumer's reviews. Because of this, I will never buy any of her products. When the skincare line launched, Beautypedia should have been forced to close due to the conflict of interest.
@@sarasommers3588 so as I stated in my comment, that's what they - the company - said the last time I asked and then subsequently went on to point out the reviews are inconsistent. How does that warrant your snarky comment? 😆
idk what they put it in here but this stuff works like magic.... i’ve never seen my pores literally disappear before my eyes... it’s crazy i’ll NEVER stop buying 💕
I have been using Paula's Choice for about 15 years! I especially like the sunscreens and chemical exfoliators. My biggest musts for skincare are that it must be cruelty free, phthalate-free, effective and not ridiculously priced. PC checks all those boxes. The fact that you can order samples of all the products is the clincher for me. Even though the prices have gone up, I feel it balances out in the long run because I don't waste my money on full sizes of things to try and find out they don't work for me.
OK, even though some of their products don't work for my skin, I will be forever grateful to this brand. I was struggling with my acne as a teenager and feeling backward when I ran into her book "Don't go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me" and it completely changed my thoughts on products as it gave me the knowledge I needed to be able to tell some good and bad products apart based on their ingredients. Her acne line then, while didn't completely clear up my skin helped a lot. Her's was the first salicylic acid that worked without drying and damaging my skin. Her face washes are also very affordable and don't give me eczema-like reactions as some acne washes had done.
My whole skin care routine is from Paula's Choice minus 2 products. I was an unhappy with a few products I had bought over a few months and they refunded my money, no questions asked. I absolutely love their products.
I absolutely love Paula's Choice. Their products actually do have better ingredients than a lot of products in the same genre. They are mid-range pricing to be honest and always have sales with huge discounts when signed up for their promotional email. From what I've seen and when I've purchased items, I was able to get up to 30% off + free gift. Also, they have the best customer service!One purchase recently the code for free gift with purchase applied when purchased but didn't apply when I got the confirmation email. I emailed them and they gave me $29 store credit! Store credit for not getting free gift with purchase! I was shocked! No way did I expect that, I would have been chill with a tiny sample! I've bought 4 separate orders now and have a line of products. They have so many choices and tailored by skin type and skin issues. They have experts that can help guide you as well as a plethora of videos explaining products and how to use them! I'm in love. My skin is thanking me. This is now Naomi's Choice too LOL (Sorry, had to say that Dad joke)
Paula taught me a lot when her cosmetic cop articles were available and searchable. I learned what products to buy and how to use them to stop getting acne. I don’t know anything about her company though. I have been using the BHA exfoliant and have not been impressed. Thanks for posting!!
Say what you want about Paula's Choice, but like you said, their products work, and they recycle packaging. Also, their customer service is impeccable. I sent them an email to ask for suggestions for one of my loved ones who has been battling cancer and they sent over $150 worth of free product directly to her. I've never seen another brand do something like that.
Wow that's so amazing they did that! I love this brand even more now! Wishing all the best to your family..
Wow thats such a nice gesture. I love Paulas Choice and I will never stop purchasing her products.
WOW! That's so wonderful of them.
Liane Levy That is so sweet of Paula & the team. Your comment made me smile :)
Oh dam @!!!!!!!!!!! Wow !
Paula’s Choice 2% BHA liquid , I don’t care how much it cost I’ll never stop buying. This product changed my skin dramatically.
Sofia Bircop 💯
I got it a few days ago and my skin has been transformed. I have NEVER felt so confident😁
Try the gel, I liked it even more.
AMEN SISTER!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
gloystar I didn’t know there was a pc gel for this ?
Cassandra: This brand was started in 1994. This brand is really really old.
Me: I was started in 1994...
1988.. how do you think I feel?
pluviophile March 14th 1988 and we aren’t old we are lucky. Lucky to have grown up in the 90’s!
1986. 🥺
1978 😫😂
Lol same! And my name is Paula too 😂 🤯
"This line is from 1994, so it's really old" girl I feel attacked
Laura-Sophie Hn honestly like wtf my brother was born in 94 and i’m 98.. if 94 is really old, guess i’m just old at 21 now lol
Layered Hollister Polos I'm aware of that, was just meant to be a joke lol 😊
Rude I'm from 1994 😂😭
Just imagine u were born in the 1900's 🤣
Ikr ! I was born in 93 ☹️
i disagree about the eye cream, paula herself talk about it, saying that she doesnt believe they are neccesary, but people kept telling her they want it, so she did it to give people what they wanted
Yes. Some people agree, I disagree, the only moisturizer I’ve ever been able to use on my face AND eyes has been the Youth to people kale+spinach moisturizer,
I have very dry eyes, and I truly need a hydrating eye cream, for me it makes a big difference.
Johan Hoyos Exactly! At the end of the day, it’s still a business. Profits and satisfying your customers are top priorities.
@@Chelsea-ju1ex but you dont need an eye cream, it does the same as a moisturizer, cause the formula is the same, they just change the name, give it a smaller bottle and higher the price (a little bit)
@@DomoLover118 yeah, thats what she say, it was like "if people are going to buy it, at least buy mine hahaha"
Johan Hoyos I have dark circles partly due to genetics and also insomnia and the eye cream I use has actually gotten rid of the hyperpigmentation under my eyes. An eye cream may not be necessary but I struggled with my under eyes and an eye cream changed that for me.
Okay but real talk Paula looks GREAT at 66
Hello Botox
She’s had at least one facelift too
Isabel Bittens Does it change the fact that she looks good to an 66 years old person? A lot of people out there have Botox and plastic surgery and still look really bad (even the young ones) so what?
Filler, Botox plastic surgery. We can all look great with this assistance 🤔
@@marteumar8429 you are right but I think people say that becouse when you own a skin care line and still have Botox it juts make people suspect the effects of her products .
Am not bashing her juts saying what people may think
Truth behind drunk elephant, why so expensive
Yes definitely but definitely overpriced ive tried so many from them
That's a good one
Overpriced and does basically nothing
@@stephanied6711 Do you like any of them?? I've heard 'raves' about DE. But... I'm just so stuck on that price.
Yes!!!!
And the ordinary wtf
Her products changed my skin , I have gone to dermatologist and not even drs helped me with the texture on my skin ,I started t
Her clear line and bha and niaciminade and it has changed my skin completely. I do not find the products expensive, they always have sales and free products with purchase I absolutely love this line and as long they keep making great products I will keep buying it. Thank you PAULA !
I think Paula should be given due credit for making us more aware of ingredients in products many years ago. I still have her book 'Don't Go To The Cosmetic Counter Without Me' from the time before we had google, and it was incredibly helpful! I consulted the book before I bought anything and found it so useful.
I am loving Paula’s Choice 2% BHA liquid and the 10% Azelaic Acid Boost 🙌🏼 They have transformed my skin.
To be entirely honest, having bought several “high end” skin care brands (such as drunk elephant) and having horrible experiences with them, I did not find PC’s products to be overly expensive. ESPECIALLY considering they have sales ALL THE TIME (regularly they offer 20% off) and provide such detailed information about their products. I have tried several things from them and their 2% BHA exfoliant is the only thing besides very powerful Benzoyl Peroxide creams that has had a noticeable effect on my black heads. In the end, you should do your own research and buy what makes you comfortable, but I have had very positive experiences with this brand.
That's definitely true, however I always think that if a brand is able to do discounts that often it means that their production costs are a lot lower as they still need to be able to cover all costs even with the discounted prices. That's why I'm also super annoyed by brands who offer tons of discount codes to influencers, because they must have incredibly high profit margins if they can basically have all of their products sold on a discounted price.
That’s true they often have sales and they often give you full size products if you spend so much. They are also on Rakuten. I got 12 percent cash back last time.
How often do you use the bha exfoliant? I've been wanting to try out salicylic acid, but I don't know whether to buy the PC exfoliant or just get the cerave SA line.
Shivani Dudyala it depends! The PC 2% BHA solution is very gentle so you can actually use it 2 times a day. I don’t normally do this as I have different products for my morning routine opposed to my night routine. I usually use it 3-4 times a week at night, but you could use it more. I have definitely noticed a positive difference in my skin since using it though and I highly recommend if you’re thinking of trying it!
@@shivanidudyala770 For me, I have pretty stubborn acne but I recently started using the cerave SA wash and then started incorporating PC 2% BHA exfoliant. I would suggest trying the SA wash and the exfoliant on different days to decrease the risk of drying out your skin if you do have more sensitive skin or have never tried potent acne products.
The great thing about PC is on a lot of their products you can purchase travel sizes to try out!!!
I'm about to buy the bha exfoliant trial size now. I hope it will work for me
@@oluchiedith2610 it's really good!!
oluchi Edith I bought the trial size for my blackhead on my nose, and it got rid of of them within a month or so using day and night. Paula’s Choice is always my go to whenever I’m looking for something. I haven’t liked all of their products, but BHA, 0.2% Retinol, and a few others I love.
Yes! I bought the travel size and then did some more research and found out hyram recommends this products ( I think he even said it one of his all time favs) and I bought the full size because I really trust him and it was on sale. I need to learn how to save my money. 😂
Update! I have finally got the travel size and have been using it every other day for a week now. I like the formulation and how it feels on my skin. However I'm having a few breakouts. I'm not sure if it's cause of the product or hormonal or purging, but I'm not stopping anytime soon😁
I’m shocked you said Dr. Barbara Sturm is a great line. Her prices are extremely offensive for the ingredients. Why are probiotics, sweet almond oil and hyaluronic acid $150-$350?
She was literally talking about it from a formulation/ingredient perspective. And then she elaborated to say that for what it is, it’s just outrageously expensive. Just because something is overpriced, it doesn’t change the fact that the product itself can be beneficial or a good formulation. Fact is, there are other just as good products for less than a 1/10th of the price.
@@vfx_divine I understand. I just didn’t like the fact that she said it was a great line. That was a mini promotion despite what she said afterwards. I don’t think the brand deserves any accolades whatsoever. Sturm isn’t even a dermatologist. She’s an orthopedist robbing people blind who don’t understand skincare ingredients and their value.
Olivia Leigh any single line can’t be judged as good or bad if it’s taken out of context, in this case a caveat that it’s overpriced. People are entitled to say products are good and effective, even if they’re expensive. That doesn’t mean they’re promoting it
Olivia Leigh Dr.Sturms products are very boring formulas for sure and way overpriced,shes the Dr of the moment,it will be someone else next year.Plus your paying for her rent at the fancy hotel she works out of across the pond and her shelf space at Neiman Marcus etc.
I don't understand why people have such an issue with Dr.Sturm. It is a luxury brand with luxury prices, but regardless, the products work. I use Dr.Sturms entire line and my skin has never looked better. I also still use some Paulas Choice as well.
I have been using Paula’s Choice products since they debuted in 1994. I am 61. Generally people think I am 50. I attribute this to using PC skin care and religious use of sunscreen. Worth the money to me. Customer service is wonderful. Recently they discontinued a lip balm wth spf. When I asked about this, they explained that they could not source a critical ingredient any longer so that led to the product being discontinued. They then recommended a competitor’s product to replace it. I will continue to use these products as long as they are available. I hope the pandemic doesn’t put an end to them.
Sue Montgomery I think this pandemic won't destroy them. I myself bought 4 products from them 2 weeks ago during the sale and I think lots of people would do the same thing too 😄 they'll survive!
A ponytail really suits you.
Paula Begoun was a trailblazer and we all owe her a huge debt of gratitude. If you know anything at all about the ingredients in your skincare or makeup, you have her to thank. She pushed the industry towards transparency and truth about their products, and the big beauty companies did not like it. She was relentless, and I for one am extremely grateful. Thank you, Paula.
Here’s the thing with the packaging & rebranding aspect , they are involved with Teracycle , you can send your bottles back for free and they recycle ♻️ and repurpose them . The packaging is more costly because it’s now 100% recyclable and that costs more , hence the price increase . 😉😷
That’s so cool!! I never knew that
Which is ironic
Ginny D Yeah , it’s very cool ! It costs more to recycle everything in one facility at this juncture , but in future it should become more affordable to operate and the prices may reflect it .
Noir Alibi good to know, however, in about 5 ish years or sooner, all these companies will be screwed on many levels...hence the new technologies that are coming. Thanks for the heads up 🙂
Libra Unleashed Hey I’m a Libra ♎️ too on the cusp of Virgo ♍️! It’s true what you said & that’s why companies need to be prepared to change with the fast pace of the times & needs of the planet & species .
Paula Begoun is the pioneer in getting women help in making smart choices. I’m 59. So I, like her Product line, am, as you said, “really really old.” So I have a different take. She helped me and a lot of women before internet and google and young youtube influencers. Her books and her passion were very radical for their time. And she called herself a cop. But how different is that from drop that brand/use-this-dupe, ingredient call-outs, “this isn’t vegan,” “this isn’t clean,” and the shading of entire lines, as well as lots of ageist dismissal of women trying to get the info they used to get from Paula’s books from UA-cam videos produced by people who think 30 is old. Or (gasp) 40. (They’re not old. You just don’t know that yet. So prepare to be pleasantly surprised.). I saved a ton of money right away, when I read her books, and I learned about the dangers of sun damage and the advantages of simple, drugstore-priced products with very few ingredients. Sound familiar? I hope I look as good as her at 66. I hope I have her poise and her confidence and her authority. And when your young viewers get as old as me, Botox might not seem outrageous. It’s a personal choice. And finally, we should all be so lucky to feel free enough to write books about kissing. At any age. Or do I, given my ancientness, need to fear young kissing cops?
LOL. I’m 52, guess I’m really old too. I had the Blue Eyeshadow and Cosmetics Counter books, and I agree, they were a game changer. Younger people don’t realize that when we were kids, it was hard to learn about makeup...if you were lucky enough to have the money and access, you could make an appointment with the makeup counter lady at Estée Lauder. Or the Mary Kay lessons. Either way, you were going to walk away purchasing 4 or 5 products. And you still didn’t know anything useful about ingredients or formulations outside of their brand. I am glad I found Paula (and her preaching about SPF) when I was young!
You bet!! I’ve been interested in skincare since I was 21 (yes decades) and Paula was one of the pioneers to talk about the ingredients ! Also a woman named Zia Wesley Hosford who founded Zia Cosmetics that sold at health food stores but I think it has since folded. I actually interviewed her as a young journalist:-!) she was a hairstylist who started investigating skincare products and she helped get labeling of ingredients on skincare products. Labels weren’t always there girls!! Women had to take the companies claims at face value and didn’t have a clue what the products contained!! Cracks me up when these influencers criticize people who’ve worked hard and gained knowledge for years when all they do is make cute videos and reel in loads of money!!!
I appreciate this roast.
School her, momma! I was born in 1994 and I don't appreciate the idea that that makes me old either haha
Amen!!! This really really old person agrees!!
A big Paula’s Choice fan here.
As far as I know Paula is still involved in research and product development.
Christopher Ehring She is, that’s true.
Did you buy the bha-peeling? If yes, do you recommend? I consider buying it.
@@annekrieger7768 I personally use the BHA Gel, as it is a bit gentler on my skin but gives me an amazing result. It might take a bit longer to work compared to the liquid but less irritating for more sensitive skin but still light for combination skin.
@@christopherehring2624 thank u 😊
I LOVE Paulas Choice, her products have dramatically changed my skin for the better. My skin is so sensitive and reactive, if a product works, I will drop a lot of money for it tbh. And I don’t find her line to be anymore expensive than any other high end skincare line. I find her price range reasonable since her products are actually effective and actually work.
My skin is also very very sensitive - which PC products would you recommend? Like my skin is very sensitive but at the moment also tends to break out :/
I agree I used niacinamide (sp?) I loved it. Works better and feels better then the inkey list or the original.
@@wiebkke definitely talk to a dr or dermatologist if possible, let them know the issues you are struggling with but also mention you don’t want anything to strong on your face if that’s what you’re worried about. I’ve learned that a decent face wash for sensitive skin has helped a lot to begin the process
@@wiebkke I would recommended her azelaic acid I also love the bha 9 treatment it’s a great chemical exfoliant but it doesn’t irritate my skin at all! You should also try her niacinamide :)
I've been a lover of PC for 7 years now and their prices did go up slightly BUUUUUUTTTTT
1. They literally have crazy sales (I'm talking 20% off each month and they add in extra products sometimes)
2. Free shipping all year long and is still far cheaper than most popular brands.
3. It works! In regards to the acquisition and kissing books, who cares?
4. Eye cream. They've done social posts and literally talk about how eye cream isn't necessary but if you want to use it they have compact versions so they actually haven't strayed from Paula's original thoughts at all.
5. They have incredible customer service. I have never seen brand care so much about getting me the right products for my skin type. They give you free consultations with an expert even!!
I'm clearly a fan but this video has no real tea as you can see from the comments
That's great Nat. But I really really wanted to try this brand so badly and have many times tried to order this from Canada and to be honest I am so upset at them for not ever letting me try to order just one or two products on their own without forcing me to subscribe to their forced only monthly or every couple of months payment plan option. That really turned me off. I don't like being forced to subscribe and be forced to pay for only monthly or every 2 or 3rd monthly delivery options when it's already expensive for me and worse for Canadians ordering with converted money and shipping by only choosing to be stuck with monthly orders. I've tried other routes but I refuse to order from Amazon cause I've also had bad experiences with them at times and they treat their employees so cruel. So I've given up on them. I'm sure it is easy in the U.S. to get but not in Canada. I'd rather stick to my Inkey List or Ordinary instead.
@@ericaespinosa4030 I'm from Canada and I order all the time. I believe you clicked on the auto replenishment that's why you're seeing purchase every 3 months. My friend who also lives in Canada was able to order 2 items. The only negative to that is you will be charged shipping but PC always have many different sales going on. I've never been charged shipping as I normally buy more than $65 worth...and normally I would get either 15% or 20% and free gifts! Products are expensive but they're worth it! Good luck!
Welcome to Cassandra Bankson's channel, the clickbait professionnal.
Tried Paula's Choice and was blown away I can't wait for the day I can get get a bundle
Yeah no. Honestly I couldn't care less if the products are a bit more expensive or that they offered eye creams (people wanted them after all). When you see the amount of useless, badly packaged, gimmicky products there are on the market, I'm very glad a brand like PC still exists. Their formulas and customer service are flawless.
Exactly!
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I double your remark about their formulas! I've tried MANY products, and PC is the only brand that I found to have products designed for skin that is both oily+acne-prone AND sensitive. Their wrinkle defense SPF 30 is truly the only SPF that I can recommend to everyone and know that they won't have any issue with it. Idk how they formulate their products, but I wish that more brands would do whatever they do. Life would be so much easier!
Paula is involved with the company, now she focuses on research and product development instead of the business side. Why are you saying that she isn't? What sources are you citing? Paula explained the eye cream in interviews, as well as the price increases for recyclable packing and more research funding. Their new products are still research based and explained to customers in their UA-cam office hours with Brian. I wish the information in this video was more solid.
This! The video just reeks of someone that read reddit for an hour and believed what they read
Thank you for the explanation. I am a long time customer of PC and was close to contact the support 😅
@@mariedelfauro9208 Good LUCK on support contact especially NOW!! and IF ,they do respond be ready for the okie dokeie, been there DONE that, I mean NO ONE wants to be OUTED!
Now explain why only her products are fantastic and every other manufacturers is trash, according to Beautypedia, which she started and claims to not be associated with any more. The conflict of interest is staggering and people are stupid enough to believe the bull. I'm sure some of her products are great, but not every single one, if you buy the bull on Beautypedia.
@@sarasommers3588 Every other manufacturer is trash? I've just had a look on Beautypedia and there is no shortage of 4* and 5* reviews.
I miss the days when influencers only talked about products they bought not products that were given to them....
You’re watching the wrong channels then! 😂 We buy all our products! 🤩
There were days they did this?
@@Assyla_555 yah watch a video from 2010 and it’s so different
I don't care how they acquire them as long as they're honest in their review
I’ve learned so much about ingredients and skincare from Paula’s Choice. Yes they’re on the middle-upper end price wise. BUT they offer great sales to their loyal customers. Also, they’re definitely not luxury prices. I love how transparent they are with the ingredients lists. PC’s products have changed and transformed the health of my skin.
Paula's book "Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me" changed my relationship with my skin and skincare. I owe her for giving me the knowledge to decipher ingredient lists and make the right choices. I had never heard of AHA or BHA before reading her book in the 1990s and she taught me how to build a skincare routine.
Although I don't use PC products exclusively all of my choices are based on the knowledge she passed on so I'm very grateful.
Sadly when companies are sold philosophy often changes and people get greedy. I'm hoping that Deciem doesn't go down this road also since the Estée Lauder group acquired a large percentage.
Yes! I literally read that book when I was like 16 years old and I'm so glad I did. I was the only person I knew who had read the book and had ingredient knowledge. It was almost sort of isolating afterwards watching all my friends continue to use clean & clear
@@morgancarmichael2386 what's the name of the book?
@@Misss.oliviaaa It's "Don't go to the cosmetics counter without me", but the main comment said that in the first sentence ;)
Exactly. I found Paula’s Blue Eyeshadow & Cosmetic Counter books waaaaay back. So glad I did...it was a game changer. It was empowering to know about the ingredients and what types of products to look for. And 30 years later, after wearing daily SPF and using gentle cleansers, I think my skin looks pretty darn good! (Do you remember when it was almost impossible to find her favorite cleanser Cetaphil? I remember when you had to ask the pharmacist to get it off their back shelf for you!) I used to use some PC products, but there’s so many good (and cheaper) things in the drugstore now.
I am 70 years old. I have used Paula’s Choice since 1994. Yes I played around with other skin care products once she sold but nothing has done the same thing as Paula’s. No I don’t like the new packaging or price increases but I won’t ever change to anything else.
The price increases are probably also due to the fact that they have sales/free shipping all year long
Yeah, also the packaging is recyclable now which increases price
New owners .Thats when it started.I buy ordinary now .
Yeah...and they force their Canadian online shoppers to subscribe and order only by monthly or every couple of month options. They don't even allow me to try just one or two products without forcing me to pay monthly deliveries. I don't want that kind of commitment if I haven't even tried their product yet. Smh
They do have an option to just buy once. (I'm from Canada as well) I think you just keep pressing the auto replenish button somehow, Cause as soon as you click on a product you pick the size that you want and you you add to cart and and it should I automatically add your product with out the replenish thing popping up. Hope this helps and makes sense!
I just want to say I really appreciate how you can still speak so positively about brands even when they don't think PR is being done well. It seems like so many UA-camrs nowadays feel like they're entitled to unlimited free product because of their influencer status, and I find those people hard to trust. Are they actually recommending the products that work best or are they recommending the companies who send them the most free stuff? Knowing you had a negative experience with the PR team but also recognize that that has little impact on what ordinary consumers are looking for in their skincare is refreshing.
I really don't care about the company, the Resist line changed my skin so much i will never give them up. I don't even need to wear foundation anymore...i had a horrible skin and tried pretty much everything.
I found Paulas Choice about 10 years ago and I like it, it's less expensive than what they sell in my small town and my skin feels nice. I am aging , and nothing will stop that! I've tried tons of miracle products and for the price these are fine for me.
to me the fact that they came out with an eye cream after the company was sold really solidifies the theory that "eyecream is just overpriced moisturizer". they literally came out with it just to sell one more step to people.
The PC line has four eye creams now. They're not bad, but it did shake my confidence in Paula's philosophies at first. I could be wrong, but I think Paula is a spokeswoman for the (sold) company. Facebook asked who should represent the line, and she won hands down.
Well a lot of consumers want eye creams and most eye creams on the market are basic or bad for your skin, so that they're offering eye creams is a good thing. I don't buy them since I don't see the point, but for those who want them, they're there
My eyes are very dry and sensitive. I’ve been using the Advanced Night Repair gel-cream eye cream from Estée Lauder for $64.00 (they raised the price again) since forever, and it’s my special splurge. I’ve tried using all the moisturizers that are wonderful for my face, but they wrecked havoc on my eyes...and I didn’t even apply them too close to my eyes. For me this very expensive gel-cream has been wonderful for my eye area! But, I admit, I’m quite jealous of all you ladies that don’t need a separate eye cream. I do think about how much money I could’ve saved, but it really works incredibly well for me and no irritated-looking and feeling, bloodshot eyes! It’s my only “splurge”.
@Kira then why so agressive???
A lot of consumers wanted PC to come out w an eye cream. There are some ppl that like to use eye creams. At the end of the day, it’s still a business. Profits and satisfying your consumers should be top priorities.
Paula's Choice transformed my skin, I will forever buy.
What products do you use??? 😭😭😭
@@theweirdsider I use the BHA exfoliant, ceramide face & eye cream, the Vit C booster, Niacinamide booster, the retinol cream and the retinol booster.
Can u use niacinamide after using paula’s choice?
I don’t find the products expensive and her products did more for my skin than even anything my dermatologist recommended. Saved me from having to go on accutane...
What do you use x
You must be really wealthy then
if they weren‘t so expensive, i would use all PC products. their mineral sunscreens are really well formulated
I agree the sunscreen has never been an issue for me either. I've bought abit if a stash of it because its so good. I also love the omega complex moisturiser it helped to repair my skin after it became so sensitised I couldn't even wash my face with water.
I have been using the mineral sunscreen for the past 8 years. It is the ONLY product that works for me. Unfortunately, as I get older, it becomes more and more drying:(. I always look for something else but couldnt find an equal substitute. It has become also very expensive, which really sucks. But one bottle lasts me at least 8 months, so it is still bearable.
I startedusing paulas choice after seeing gothamista video. My skin has never been better. My acne is gone and I have literally stopped wearing foundation.
JenHop13 what products did you use ?! 33 and still have acne. Need all the help I can get
Sodaba Dabadoo I start with perfect cleansing oil as my first cleanse (I’m 52 btw) then depending on how I feel I either use the Clear normalizing cleanser, the resist optimal results hydrating or oil reducing cleanser. Then either the resist 10% AHa toner or clear exfoliating solution with 2% salicylic acid. Sometimes I use the 8% AHA gel exfoliant instead. Next the clear clearing treatment with benzoyl peroxide followed by a 10% benzoyl peroxide from BIBA Los Angeles. Start at the 2.5% and work your way up. I’m slamming my face with a crap ton of benzoyl peroxide. After all that I then use the products from Chemist confessions on Instagram. I do two pumps of Aquafix hydrating water gel mixed with a few drops of the better oil. After schmearing that in I top it all off with Paula’s choice omega + complex moisturizer. It’s takes dedication and they always have sales. I have the boosters and the C from Paula’s which I mix up sometimes. But to start nothing but benzoyl peroxide exfoliates aha or BHA and moisturizing the crap out of your face. Hope that helps!
Sodaba Dabadoo their website has a “routine finder” and will put together a routine for you based on your needs/wants :)
I went to a Paula's Choice Event in Germany in 2018 and Paula was there herself. The Event was not only for influencers but also for good custumers. I have to say meeting Paula herself was a wonderful experience and also I learned a lot about scincare and got my very personal scin care routine. But the prices are very high.
I don’t care who Paula is or what she did but the Paula’s Choice products are a lifesaver. They’re worth every penny. Great ingredients that actually leads to great skincare results.
I’m 26 and I love Paulas choice. You make it sound like only middle aged people should like it. It definitely works !
A young lady referred me to Paula's choice products ! The best !!!
Recently got into PC, and the 2% BHA is literally the best skincare anything out there for acne prone skin.
When you sell a company you (the owner) stays on with that company for a minimum time indicated by the buyer. You don’t leave the day it sells. It’s a long handover. It happens with all companies that sell.
Well shit. I really hope The Ordinary doesn’t pull something like this because the entire brand is holding my skin together.
This did not age well😭
I’ve also noticed when she sold her brand. They started following the more gimmicky side of the skincare industry 😪
I never knew any of this either…I did always wonder why looking up ingredients and products, PC would always come up, always be recommended and you’d think that they wrote the dictionary for modern skincare. Their site gives some knowledge but some of it not current and for the purpose of allowing them to say, this ingredient is bad, here are some of our products that don’t have this while at the same time FUD for competitors who do have it (so many brands, many with great products overall, use perfume or essential oils…some days or moods I’m fine with it, I have no reaction, but PC makes you really fear it…). The brand products are always on “sale” (which seems sale is just regular price) and seem more like deluxe trial sizes. I’ve tried PC when the BHA was the older white bottle and tried it when it rebranded. Everyone says it’s their HG and for me it just isn’t because as a toner it doesn’t play well with other actives (can’t mix BHA with A LOT of things). I actually prefer Anua heartleaf toner to PC BHA (there’s other heartleaf toners/serums but I like the simple ones; the others have added actives that may conflict with other skincare). My microbiome does better with just once weekly BHA mask, PTR blackhead mask, biore pore strip and 10% glycolic toner, each only once weekly, so I can just focus on barrier reinforcing actives mostly. Their SPF is ok but like the rest of their products, it’s just not my fav, but didn’t make me worse. I really also feel like a lot of skincare vloggers basically just regurgitate research cited from PC (like Hyram, the person behind great barrier relief that Hyram is always promoting). His skincare line packaging even looks like the new PC rebrand. The make out books are hilarious. People seem upset about these videos you make but honestly I appreciate them because…who knew? Not me. I try to research brands to know enough to be informed & I appreciate when people still can tell me stuff I missed/didn’t know. I try buying PC every 3 years to try because it’s so hyped, I think…am I missing out on something? But last year was my last year of doing that, just disappointment really. Skincare is different for all.
I love Paula staff I used to send them skincare related questions and they always answer and clear so many questions to me, beautypedia is my skincare Bible 😂
I used PC cleansers, toners, and exfoliators and they have made my pores practically invisible. I love PC 8% AHA gel. I’ve used it for over 10 years and never had a need for a physical facial exfoliator. Love her products!
I'm a HUGE fan of the peptides booster, it really made a difference on my skin. I'm 40 years old with combo skin (rather sensitive) and I got at least 5 jars! That's why there's so much choice I guess, sometimes I find it overwhelming but we do have different reactions.
I bought Paula's books back in the '90s and learned so much about beauty product ingredients. Was I so thankful such books existed before those UA-cam days! I also bought her skincare line of products although I don't buy them anymore bc there are so many great products available everywhere at the present time.
Well, she has made her deserved millions and I will never have anything negative to say about her.
Paula's Choice is absolutely by far the best skin care line and she herself is incredible. I've religiously used them for years and my skin has never been better, not to mention the education I've gained from her sites. I don't mind the bit higher price tag because it's still great product.
Hello
What do you use
Hi love! I just wanna say The Ordinary cleared my skin 90%. I tried out it from watching you! I started researching more about their products and decided for myself which ones would fit my skin best!
I got these items ( I have major cystic acne) 100% Lasorbic acid powder (pure vitamin C) I mix that with the Resveratrol 3% Ferulic Acid 3%. I also got the Retinol .5% (wish I would’ve gone 1%) in squaline as well as the Niacinamide 10%+zinc1%. I’m still working on scaring but I think the retinol helps
Ouch! 1994 is “Really Old”?
Life continues on after 30, youngies. Don’t force a time limit on yourself.
For a skincare line it is quite "old"
Dare I say that it even gets better? :)
She wasn’t saying that 1994 is old for a person, she was saying it’s old for a popular skin care company.
Just bought the 2% BHA and I love it so far! My skin is becoming softer and smoother
I recently started youtube (like within the past year) and that's how I found out about PC. I honestly really love their products! I love that they don't use essential oils and their superlight daily winkle defense SPF 30 has become my HG! I'm hoping that they'll continue to be fragrance-free!
I use face care routine products since I was 12, tried many brands, some expensive, some not...but Paula's choice are still the best ones out there. For me. I love that they do what they say they will, in such a manner that it's almost unbelievable.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen your skin look better. The texture right now is epic,
pleeeeeease do a video about lush. i’m really curious about the “natural” ingredients vs chemical ingredients
I'm also an esthetician and I just wish Paula's Choice still had a partner program so I could retail their products and use them in the treatment room. I also miss the days I could afford Paula's Choice as a poor college student. 😪
I fell in love with PC few months ago. I live in Czech Republic so I was excited that it is an established enough company that they actually have a small eshop here. I noticed the rebranding and I was worried - I think that acqustions are always dangerous when it comes to customer trust. But the products helped me a lot and to be honest the price point is still not that bad, at least for me. I know what I am paying for and that it is good for the long run. Stay safe x
Why does her age have anything to do with this?
AmyBEgirl really?!?!
AmyBEgirl Yup, didn‘t get that either.🤷🏼♀️
Lol because she is the creator of the products, her skin is incredible for her age. Her age and how good her skin looks sells these products, as they should.
AmyBEgirl ^
Ty Ghyyh Good point. I didn’t take it that way, though.
Cassandra can you do a video creating an antiaging routine with Paula's choice products and a review of Timeless skin care line?
I dont find them expensive, they have 15-20% off sales every couple weeks plus offers were u get free full sized products, what other skincare company does that?
this was such an interesting vid!! i remember her books being some of my first intros to beauty, reading them at my public library and checking them out. it wasnt even online yet! then reading so many reviews and ingredients lists probably thanks to that. i have been buying more of their stuff lately and im glad it led me to your vid!!
You know, no matter how "ethical" a brand starts off as being, it always ends the same way. Being sold to a cosmetic conglomerate who then just hike up the prices and screw with the formulations and quantities/packaging. So many "honest" skincare companies go this way because the original owners want one thing at the end of the day and that's MONEY!!! Why else would founders of companies like Paula's Choice and The Ordinary just one day think "f*ck it, I'll sell off my brand to some dirty big cosmetics conglomerate for a sh*t load of money???? Cos yeah that's really the right thing to do when you want to continue to give the world cheap, honest cosmetics!! NOT.....
I’ll be honest, I bought paulas choice retinol, bha, vit C and moisturiser and my skin has regressed substantially to what it was prior to using it. I have since ditched it and gone back to the ordinary and my skin is slowly getting better. I know I’m probably an outlier here but thought it was worth noting (I have sensitive, acne prone Caucasian skin, used paulas choice for 3 months)
I didn’t know she sold it. So did Bobbi brown and I feel like they discontinue everything people love - everything. Kind of sucks.
My mother and I have been loyalists to the PC skincare company for decades and decades. All of her products are evidence-based and formulated in alignment with the most recent published research findings. Plus, I never have to worry about trying to consciously circumvent fragrance, denatured alcohol, essential oils, or other skin irritants because her entire product line is formulated without these ingredients. It can be exhausting trying to find skincare products that consistently avoid all of these skin irritants, but with PC, I never have to worry. Her company is truly brilliant.
When you’re watching Cassandra spill the tea on PC and an ad interrupts the video... to market PC 😂😂
Thanks for this review. I have always been a skincare junkie, of whom is never overwhelmed by anything enough to stick to it…..at least I used to be. I have tried so many high end brands, but I adore Paula’s choice products. I adore so many of them that I couldn’t pick a favourite, but I couldn’t live without their super antioxidant serum, 1% retinol serum, retinol with Bakuchiol, triple action peptide serum, 20% niacinamide booster, super vitamin C booster……the list goes on. Between that and the iYura Ayurvedic face oils….I can’t imagine using anything else. I also find PC very good to deal with and have been using their products for over 10 years.
Paula's Choice is amazing and worth the money
I love the way you framed and scripted the video, you give enough for a cliff hanger to increase intrest but you actually answer the cliff hangers. Love that
Love, love, love their skincare! I combine it with some Korean products and it is truly amazing for my skin!
This was a very informative video. I did not know Paula sold her company. Also, I did notice the price increase. I truly appreciate your real and honest reviews. Thank you for this information!
Love me some PC! Been a fan for many years with some of my favs being the 1% retinol, 2% BHA, and the resist mineral sunscreen.
Cassandra -- thank you sooooo much for this video. I've been using Paula's Choice since the 90's and have been wondering WTH is going on, especially about the addition of eye cream to the line. Paula ALWAYS said it wasn't necessary. Also noticed the increase in price -- up to $10 more on some products!! 😡 I still use the 8% AHA gel, but hardly anything else. Thanks for solving the mystery!! LUV your channel!! ❤️
I love Paulas Choice and been using it since late 90s! The price did def go up and I notice the fake review so I read them with a grain of salt and do my own ingredients research. There's always promo and code you use to do bulk buying. 🤪 or I alternate with cheaper ordinary options.
Thank you CB for showing me Paula's choice Super Booster C15.
I have listened to you and other others regarding Vitamin C and others due to my pigmentation, dull and over 60 skin.. That little bottle size, isn't worth $49. I have never had work done on face, no Micro this or that, I just noticed my skin tone being uneven. No acne, no wrinkles... no major problems. I will review your video again and choose another option or try Inkey.
This video really bummed me out. I've been using PC products since the beginning and they really worked for me. The past year or so I've gotten sucked into trying other brands and medical grade skincare but PC will always be my HG. I had no idea the company sold or that they raised the prices. After years of paying affordable prices I don't think I could bring myself to pay $75. I wish I would have stocked up.
Why does it matter if the products are still high quality and actually work? Also read about why the products princes have been raised, there’s multiple aspects to it.
@@samm169 maybe because they... Can't afford it? Ever thought about that? 😅
I found Paula's Choice years ago and was knocked out by her scientific approach and her desire to help people, particularly those with acne, which she suffered from. I listened to her online program, enjoyed all her co-workers' opinions and thoughts. I loved the product reviews. I bought so much and it really worked. All Paula's personality evaporated when the corporation she sold to took over. I don't blame her for cashing out but I really miss the old Paula's Choice.
I got a Paula's Choice ad before this video, lol.
Lol same
I ordered a skincare routine from PC and I’m so excited! I have tried so many brands and nothing works. I have enlarged pores and blackheads around my checks, jawline, nose and chin. Acne scarring and some hyperpigmentation. Can’t wait to see what happens!
What did you buy? My skin have the same problem with you.
I literally just bought their BHA toner last week and was hoping you would make a video about it!
Kim Basciano you will LOVE it.
I had no idea about this, but I did notice how drastically the prices increased over the years, but never really wondered why. Thank you for educating us!
I just looked up Paula after hearing she’s 66 *spits tea* damn her skin is beautiful
I agree with everything you said and as a long time customer of PC I have the same comments. However, I will always have respect for the brand and for Paula. I feel like she was there for me personally in the 90s with great SPF, BHA and cleansers and a ton of information about skin that I could not get anywhere else. I know it's hard to appreciate it today with all the reviews and great products in all price ranges. Thanks to Paula I have pretty much perfect skin in my upper forties.
Congrats on 1 MILLION!! I do love the 2% AHA/BHA from paulas choice and I always thought they were highly regarded and under rated. I just started using the liquid exfoliant and I really really like it. I also bought the eye cream lol. I like the texture and it seems to be keeping fine lines at bay. I also got the Weightless body treatment 2% BHA. So far I’m happy with my purchases. I get most of my other skin care from The Ordinary.
My journey with skincare started when I was 18 and now I’m 25. Throughout seven years, I’ve tried countless brands, from drugstore to very high end, from US, EU, to Asian beauty brands. I have always struggled with acne and post-inflammatory pigmentation, and honestly, my skin loves PC actives the best. Every time I come back to PC actives, my acne stops and I get a healthy glow, smooth texture, and less visible pores. The prices are not exorbitant, which I like. Currently I’m in love with their trio 2% BHA + 10% Niacinamide + 10% Azelaic. I mostly like their active stuff though, so other things like sunscreen, moisturizer, essence, etc., I look somewhere else.
I am still mad that they discontinued the vitamin C spot treatment that came in a small aluminum tube though haha. I loveee that product and it faded my spot like no other. Maybe they repackaged it but I don’t know 🤷♂️
According to inflation calculator $25 in 1994 had the same value as $44.37 in 2021. You made an excellent point about skincare prices going up same as the cost of living going up since 1994.
Paulas choice benzoyl peroxide products are the ONLY ones that dont bleach my towels, facial hair and pillows. I'm so impressed with EVERY Single product I've used from them. Paula's choice for life
Yes, I noticed the price increase and I’ve always found that there is a conflict of interest between Beautypedia and the fact that they are selling their own brand. However, I love most of the Paula’s Choice product that I’ve tried. They were one of the first brand who had a body lotion with AHA/BHA and tackled my KP.
Re Caroline Hirons, I really love her personality but I take her recommendations with a pinch of salt because she makes a living out of working with brands and hence she is biaised in her reviews. Her skincare advices in general are great though. My OG person to take skincare advices is Dr Dray - she is a dermatologist, very knowledgable about ingredients and clinical studies and she’s not trying to sell you products that cost an arm and a leg because she’s not affiliated with brands.
Paula may be 66, but she looks like she has had some major work done, in my opinion. I do like a lot of her products. My issue with them is that I remember when she first came on the scene. I had her books. I loved that she was calling out the industry on their bogus claims. I used a lot of her recommended skin care products from different lines, and they were all great, all effective. You can still get her once highly recommended Alpha Skincare glycolic acid serum for $20 or less, I used that product for years and it’s awesome, why would I pay PC prices for the same thing? So, yeah, my issue is that her line was not exactly what I would call affordable when it came out, and is even less affordable now.
As for Beautypedia, I am not counting on that site anymore. I was on there the other day and not only does the PC brand have all 5 star reviews, so does every single Drunk Elephant product. It’s impossible for every item in one line to be perfect. So disappointing. I don’t know where to go now for honest reviews. Everyone has an agenda these days, who can you really trust?
The 'everything Drunk Elephant is perfect' part really bothers me, too - in that apparently one of PC's guys then went to DE, so some questions there! And I did NOT find DE to be absolute 5 star at all. It took me awhile to realize that despite what people say, I should trust my own skin first.
@@Ellyll8T yes, I purchased a few things from DE and didn’t even use them up. I guess a few things come into play for me, the packaging is pretty, the price is high (so it must be great, right?) and that whole natural, vegan, clean beauty BS, I fell hard for that when it first became a thing. But in general, the products I bought were overpriced and underwhelming. Even the cleansing balm. I can buy ELF cleansing balm at Target for 1/3 the price and it works better.
To my knowledge, Paula still helps with formulating some products as well as new ideas for products.
Regarding Beautypedia, the Paula's Choice products on that site are reviewed by a third party. That's what I was told the last time I asked. The reviews on the site as a whole, however, are incredibly inconsistent when it comes to other brands.
Anthony Parkinson Yup , she helped or rather asked her cosmetic chemists to create the new 20% Niacinamide. She’s still involved .
If you believe her products are reviewed by a 3rd party I have some ocean front property in Arizona I'd like to sell you. The conflict of interest between Beautypedia and her skincare line is so transparent as to be ridiculous. All her products are great and everybody else's is trash, until you start reading the actual consumer's reviews. Because of this, I will never buy any of her products. When the skincare line launched, Beautypedia should have been forced to close due to the conflict of interest.
@@sarasommers3588 so as I stated in my comment, that's what they - the company - said the last time I asked and then subsequently went on to point out the reviews are inconsistent. How does that warrant your snarky comment? 😆
idk what they put it in here but this stuff works like magic.... i’ve never seen my pores literally disappear before my eyes... it’s crazy i’ll NEVER stop buying 💕
what one of her products does that if you don't mind me asking? :o
Mandy the 2% and 4% bha liquid !! i notice more on the 4% BHA but to each their own! 💕 both are great but i noticed more on 4%!
@@kierag4055 Thanks so much!
I have been using Paula's Choice for about 15 years! I especially like the sunscreens and chemical exfoliators. My biggest musts for skincare are that it must be cruelty free, phthalate-free, effective and not ridiculously priced. PC checks all those boxes. The fact that you can order samples of all the products is the clincher for me. Even though the prices have gone up, I feel it balances out in the long run because I don't waste my money on full sizes of things to try and find out they don't work for me.
OK, even though some of their products don't work for my skin, I will be forever grateful to this brand. I was struggling with my acne as a teenager and feeling backward when I ran into her book "Don't go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me" and it completely changed my thoughts on products as it gave me the knowledge I needed to be able to tell some good and bad products apart based on their ingredients. Her acne line then, while didn't completely clear up my skin helped a lot. Her's was the first salicylic acid that worked without drying and damaging my skin. Her face washes are also very affordable and don't give me eczema-like reactions as some acne washes had done.
My whole skin care routine is from Paula's Choice minus 2 products. I was an unhappy with a few products I had bought over a few months and they refunded my money, no questions asked.
I absolutely love their products.
Me too 👍🏻
Paula's BHA 2% gel and azelaic acid radically changed my acne prône skin, like no orher routine ....
I'm gonna buy those two forever 🙏🏼✨🥰
I was started before 1994 , don’t make me feel old
Are you a skin care line?
@@Deedee-ow8js 🤣🤣🤣
I will never stop using this brand as long as Paula is alive and the brand keeps churning out superb products
I absolutely love Paula's Choice. Their products actually do have better ingredients than a lot of products in the same genre. They are mid-range pricing to be honest and always have sales with huge discounts when signed up for their promotional email. From what I've seen and when I've purchased items, I was able to get up to 30% off + free gift. Also, they have the best customer service!One purchase recently the code for free gift with purchase applied when purchased but didn't apply when I got the confirmation email. I emailed them and they gave me $29 store credit! Store credit for not getting free gift with purchase! I was shocked! No way did I expect that, I would have been chill with a tiny sample! I've bought 4 separate orders now and have a line of products. They have so many choices and tailored by skin type and skin issues. They have experts that can help guide you as well as a plethora of videos explaining products and how to use them! I'm in love. My skin is thanking me. This is now Naomi's Choice too LOL (Sorry, had to say that Dad joke)
Paula taught me a lot when her cosmetic cop articles were available and searchable. I learned what products to buy and how to use them to stop getting acne. I don’t know anything about her company though. I have been using the BHA exfoliant and have not been impressed. Thanks for posting!!