I have tried many of Paula’s Choice products. All but one has been excellent. The only item I did not love was a foundation from 5 years ago. It has since been reformulatted. I love her makeup remover which is the best I’ve ever tried. It does not leave an oily residue. Her products are great and well priced. I wish they were sold in the drugstore. My only gripe is tha most women use too many products. I don’t think a woman needs more than one coat of facial moisturizer, and I think one can use the same one for day & night. Perhaps, some women use a heavier version. I think most women don’t really need a daily facial moisturizer. Human sebum secretions are usually sufficient. I think most women use too many products, and there is no reason for a toner. If all the makeup doesn’t come off in the first wash, then just repeat it. Most toners are there to make the user feel good about doing something for her skin. That doesn’t mean it is good for the skin or even neccessary Most women do not need a primer or moisturizer under their foundation. Even in so called “oil-free” formulas, the ingredient used as a slip agent for the color is alway an oil like substance whether it is calle “silicon” or soemthing else. I think people who have trouble with their skin should try leaving some of their products off it. Women are still using moisturizer to reduce the appearance of wrinkles when all they do is make the skin look a bit shiney or “dewy.” Sometimes it is too shiney because the wearer thinks it makes them look younger. Keep your money and save it in an interest bearing account for a facelift.

Fewer ingredients in any skin care product mean a reduced potential for reactions. I swear by Olay’s gentle foaming cleanser (in a 7.0 oz tube for about $6.99!) as a much simpler and just as effective option compared to the Clinique liquid facial soap. It is dye- and fragrance-free. I look for as few fragrances and colors as possible in my skin care (for me, scent is best left for body and perfume products, and color is unnecessary unless I am using a tinted moisturizer). It makes the search a lot more challenging, but mainstream personal care companies are really starting to give the luxury brands a run for their money. I still love browsing Sephora for my makeup, though!