Calm Nourishing Cream Cleanser

I have extremely dry, very sensitive rosacea skin. I have tried many cleansers and this is the only one that leaves my skin hydrated and soft. My redness is also reduced when I use it. I use it as second-step cleanser and it takes off all my make-up.

Hi Dimi,
Thanks you for positive review. Great to read that your skin feels hydrated after cleansing. If you are looking to expand your skincare routine, then I recommend the entire Calm line for Dry skin for your very dry, sensitive, rosacea-prone skin!
Kind regards, Natasha - Paula's Choice Customer Care Team

I rarely repeat purchase on skincare products because I always believe there is something better out there. I haven't found anything better for my (slightly dry) skin and sensitive eyes than this cleanser (and I have tried some samples of other cleansers since finding this). I believe I've just ordered this for the fourth time now. It cleanses without drying my skin at all, and no stinging eyes for eye make up removal too.

I have sensitive combination skin that is on the drier side. I've been using this cleanser for almost a year now and I find that it is better than PC products that are meant for combination skin. This is no miracle cleanser but it has never caused me any problems, and it leaves my skin feeling soft. I think it's probably a safe bet for sensitive skin. You may want to get the travel size if you aren't sure whether it will work for you.

I find this cleanser very drying for my skin. It has a nice texture and doesn’t irritate however I think it’s too harsh to be considered “calm” or for dry skin.

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Love the rest of PC's products, but this cleanser left my skin very tight and dry. Although it wasn't irritating so may be better suited for someone with oilier skin.

Moving from a tropical country to a temperate one meant that my skin suddenly became much drier than I was ever used to. Calm cleanser was a good product to keep my skin fresh and clean without ripping it of moisture. I love the texture of the lotion and how it feels on my skin, as well as how my skin feels after using it!

This is currently my favourite cleanser from Paula’s Choice. This cleanser and lukewarm water feels good, leaves my skin clean, not tight or aggravated. The cleanser is a soothing cushion and my face is in better shape after using it.

I find the other review perplexing as I have terribly dry and sensitive skin but I love this cleanser. I have rosacea and my skin is frequently red, itchy, and flaking off in pieces. Aside from regular use, when I experience a flare up, washing my face with the cleanser actively helps to calm everything down almost straight away and stops me from wanting to scratch my face off! It is important to make sure that the water used is not too hot and I find that I have much better results using this at the sink with a soft flannel than in the shower. I have used this for a few months now in combination with a couple of other products from the Calm range and my skin feels much better for it.

I had high hopes for the Calm range, and have bought a number of products. My skin is dry and sensitive, prone to redness, but the cleanser and toner in the Calm range leave my skin feeling dry and taut. The main ingredient of this cleanser is sodium laureth sulphate, and that's always drying, and this kind of dryness increases sensitivity in skin like mine. I am a big PC fan, and almost exclusively use their products, but with this cleanser and toner I am really disappointed. Two uses and I'd like to return them. The skin recovery cleanser and toner were much better suited for my skin.

Customer Care: Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear of your discomfort & experience with this product. Although this is not a common response, we do understand that each customer is uniquely different in how they will respond to products or ingredients. As we can see, the customer care team is already in touch with you for alternative products.