Paula's Choice CALM Rescue & Repair Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin, Soothes Redness, Suitable for Rosacea-Prone & Eczema-Prone Skin, Fragrance-Free & Paraben-Free

Run for this when I say this has been the only moisturizer my skin does not break out with! I am using this with a combination of products as well (new routine). I am using 100% Paula's Choice products which includes using their (step 1) Pore Normalizing Cleanser, (step 2) Pore Reducing Toner, and (step 3 only 2-3 times a week at night) 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliantant. I use these in this order then finish with this moisturizer (step 4). I do my skin care in thr morning and evening. This moisturizer has a delightful consistency and dries quickly with a very nice subtle glow but not oily or sticky. I'd also like to say it's 100% worth the price.I've been on a long 12 year journey of finding the best products for my skin. I have sensitive, oily, hormonal acne prone skin. Things like diet also play into part however my diet isn't perfect because life doesn't always let you pick and choose from time to time what you put into your body. I am dairy sensitive (likely worsens my acne) I'm also sensitive to caffeine. I don't drink alcohol either. Note that caffeine is dehydrating leading to your skin becoming more dry and sensitive to products.As for moisturizers they typically make me break out. I get these small pumps around my T-zone and constantly have to leave my skin dry without products. Its like the moisturizer binds to the oil my skin makes and clogs the pore. Even when moisturizers claim to be "non-comedogenic." I was ablut to give up on all moisturizers thinking they just dont work for me. But I was desperate to find something moisturizering because of the dullness in my skin, the discoloration from past breakouts, and the flakiness from constantly drying out my skin. Not to mention the ever deepening creases of my forehead wrinkles and smile lines.Full disclaimer, I also have PCOS and do take birth control. My birth control does help, but never fully gets rid of my acne (worse around my cycle). If you are someone with PCOS or considering birth control for your acne, consult your doctor for what best fits your needs. I only find out I officially had PCOS through blood work - high testosterone levels, vitamin D deficit, some male hair growth (mustache area and around jaw line), etc. If you are unsure if you have PCOS, but believe you have symptoms, I would highly recommend getting blood work and consulting with your doctor about it. PCOS is not the end of the world! You can take control and live your best life! Ever since I got my diagnosis (a few months ago) I have felt a huge weight come off my shoulders. I was in denial for so long and I never wanted to know the truth because I was afraid of being different. But I then found out that there are also tons of women who are dealing with this as well! Heck there's a community for any medical condition you can think of. You will meet them through your health discoveries like I did and communities like them keep me motivated to keep trying. Heck I found out 2 of my closest friends also have it as well! Also I recommend finding a doctor (specialist preferably) that is willing to work with you! Don't take no for an answer (if they say no it's likely because it's out of their knowledge). Best of luck :)As for the moisturizer again here's a list of brands that never worked for me:CeraVe, Aveeno, Skin Script (given to me by aesthetician), Neutrogena, Bubble Skin Care, Y'our (personailzed brand), La Roche-Posay, Dermalogica, and Proactive to name a few. I have not gone through all their products but those that are for acne prone skin. Message me for specifics.I used to be a CeraVe girly for years. I'm 24 and in highschool I did Curology for years. My skin did pretty well however I never used their moisturizers. Just the basic face wash and my custom night time cream. Then in my skin seemed to change when I hit 18ish. I then was just over having to pay $64 every 2 months for mediocre improvement. Also the smell of the night cream began to bother me. So I switched to a cheaper over the counter method, having done tons of research about what my skin should need, aka salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide for treatment. I got both in cerave (acne control cleanser and acne foaming cream cleanser. Used both separately at different times. Noticed the benzoyl peroxide was overly drying and exfoliating only to make me break out more. The salylic acid one seemed to do ok.. but I always ran into issues of over drying, peeling, and more acne. As for the rest of my routine. I never used any other products. Occasionally sunscreens, I dont like them, I get more breakouts, but when I need them for days out in the sun.Having switched to this new routine has been a game changer! I believe the lack of exfoliating products is helping to regulate my skin better-not so dry, red, and irritated. I am also going to leave more reviews on the other products as well! The toner is also a game changer! It has reduced my oil production substantially and I can say that it helps the moisturizer not worsen my skin (binding to oils). It is also a low does of niacinamide. I originally has a little leary to try it, having tried the Ordinary niacinamide serum, but that is at 10%, which can causing purging for some. Nevertheless, I believe from my results the technology of the moisturizer still owns up to its non-comedogenic properties.I hope this review helps someone in a similar situation! Thank you Paula's Choice for a routine that finally works for me! I've seen massive improvements in my skin texture, redness, dark spots, fine lines and most of all acne reduction (basically not breaking out anymore.. knock on wood, maybe a small pimple or two occasionally, but the best so far)

Love this lotion! I was a little apprehensive because of other reviews I have read about it not absorbing well, this feels more to me like a skin barrier type lotion -- it doesnt immediately soak in like some do, but it is there to protect at length instead of dissipate. I have been using it for several days and I will definitely continue to buy -- makes my skin very soft and doesn't burn like some lotions do. And no scent! Love it. Its worth the price in my opinion.

Absorbs well. Cruelty free. A bit pricey though.

I love Paula’s choice products and this moisturizer is no exception! It’s been great at keeping my face moisturized no matter the weather outside. I have very sensitive skin and this moisturizer doesn’t cause break outs or sensitivity! Love the quality and it doesn’t have an odor! Highly recommend!

Has been great for my sensitive skin.

I have super sensitive skin to the point that moisturizers, even targeted for sensitive skin, burn my face. I have both rosacea and eczema which makes it difficult to find products. This cream has no scent but it also is more thick gel consistency and dries matte...which is the opposite of what dry skin needs. On its own it made my skin feel hydrated for maybe 10 seconds before it felt like the moisture was sucked out of my skin. But it doesn't burn my skin. Luckily, I have the moisture renewal oil (same brand) to add to this. The oil didn't work with my old moisturizer and I didn't want to toss it because of how expensive it is. On a whim, I found it works perfectly with this moisturizer. It takes exactly three drops mixed in to make my skin actually feel hydrated. With that said, I have also found that I have to use quite a bit to cover my face. Normally I can make a 1 oz tube/jar of lotion last a few months, with this, I am barely making it to the one month mark and this is a 2 oz tube!I have to use between a nickel to quarter size amount (PLUS the oil) to cover my face and I use this twice a day. I also bought the face wash and toner from the same line to help with the moisture. The toner helps a lot so if you buy this, you definitely need a moisturizing toner and face oil to go along with it. This product is awful on its own unless maybe you have oily skin. I don't even think normal skin would be hydrated by this. I gave it three stars because it doesn't break me out or burn my skin which is a miracle. I am going to repurchase only because I have the oil to make it work. But I am definitely going to explore their other moisturizers.Tl;dr Awful product on its own. Too drying and not cost effective for amount needed (2 oz tube barely lasts a month with twice daily application). Plus you need an oil to mix in for actual hydration and potentially a hydrating toner as well. Only plus is that it doesn't burn on application or cause breakouts.

This product could be more moisturizing but it is excellent for my Rosacea problem. No breakouts! Probably worth using it with another product on the rest of my face for maximum moisture. Love the scent.

I have rosacea and have struggled for years to find facial products that will not irritate my skin. Paula’s Choice has been a game changer for me.