Paulas Choice Normalizing Salicylic Blackheads Reviews Summary

Effectiveness

Pros:

• "I've literally used this face wash TWICE and my breakout is practically gone."
• "This along with the Paula’s choice spot treatment has almost completely taken it away."
• "A quick wash every night after removing my makeup with this face wash and their facial moisturizer cleared me up COMPLETLY!"
• "In two weeks his face is looking a lot better, so it’s working for him."
• "Once my skin got used to the face wash it has worked wonders!"
• "This definitely helped clear it all up."
• "This cleanser is the best thing i have ever used for them."

Cons:

• "After the bottle is done I will not re purchase."
• "It didn't even clear out my acne or skin."
• "I used it consistently for two months until I decided it wasn’t working."
• "It hasn't helped much with my acne."
• "Did not prevent breakouts. In fact, it made mine worse."
• "I’ve used this product for a year and had little to no difference."
• "Unfortunately, only after using this product for a week, I developed three of the worst (large and hard) pimples that I've ever gotten!"

Skin Sensitivity

Pros:

• "The formula is non-irritating and gentle on my sensitive skin, which is a major plus."
• "I have really dry/sensitive skin that is also super prone to acne. This face wash is super gentle."
• "This cleanser does not irritate skin like a lot of other acne cleansers."
• "Controls breakouts without drying out my face."
• "It keeps my acne under control but isn't super drying like most cleansers for acne prone skin."
• "Its nice for my sensitive skin and doesn't dry me out."
• "I have very sensitive skin and have struggled finding a cleanser until I was introduced to Paula’s."

Cons:

• "However it clear up my skin fast it also gave my face itchiness and made it dry."
• "It's very drying and makes my skin very flaky in the morning."
• "I have very oily skin and this does dry it out a bit if I don't use a moisturizer."
• "It caused my face to break out."
• "This made me break out more. For context I have dry sensitive skin."
• "It will dry out your skin at first, especially if you're like me and have sensitive skin but my skin started to look better after only 1 day of using this."
• "If you have sensitive skin, I would not use this."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "This stuff is affordable and does wonders."
• "Faster than ordering from Paula's Choice directly! Same great products, so I'll definitely be shopping their store here on Amazon from now on!"
• "For only $13 you get quite a bit compared to some of the other Paula's Choice products."
• "This will last because you only need a little bit."
• "Even if it costs a bit more, you get a lot for the price."
• "I have found a great skin care addition to my regimen and it’s under $15!"
• "A bottle lasts a while."

Cons:

• "It I NOT worth $19 a bottle. I paid $15 in March 2023 for a 6oz bottle."
• "This is a bit expensive though."
• "This is a bit expensive though, and I have a coupon to share with you if you buy it directly on the website, which will give you $10 off your purchase."
• "Unfortunately I have to find a more affordable face wash. The price INCREASED to $19!"
• "The price isn’t ideal for me with a smaller bottle, but I think it’s worth it and I see it lasting a while."
• "It is pretty small for the price, which isn’t great."
• "I'm just using it till I run out BUT I WILL NOT REPURCHASE!"