Skin Balancing Cleanser

Combination Skin

Refresh your normal to oily or combination skin with this light, cushiony cleanser which rinses easily.

Removes all traces of makeup (including eye makeup)

Leaves skin smooth and beautifully clean

100% fragrance- and colorant-free

15 Review(s)

Availability: In stock

€19.50

237 ml

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Skin Balancing Cleanser Normal to Oily/Combination Skin

Safe, gentle Review by Brigitte

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In the last 2 years I have tried and checked ingredients for houndreds of face cleansers. I was avoiding Paula's products just because of shipping cost (14eur).
My skin is oily and very sensitive. Products that ingredients were safe and good for my tipe of skin made me dry patches or they made my skin more oily.
Finally I order this cleanser - no stripping of my skin, no dry patches, no increasing of redness....

I am so thankful to Paula, she is really trying to do a change on beauty market (I feel she's the only one). And I am so ungry to other companies! Especially to pharmacies companies (Avene, La Roche Posay..) - shame on them!!! From first look their face cleansers for sensitive skin are ok. But checking every ingredient....well, or they have extremly drying ingredient or dangerous ingredients or even parfum?!
And this is not only for face cleansers, all beauty market is messed up. Through my researches I can only believe that they want us ill, they want to make us more problems, so that we can come again and buy more things, so that we become ill and they profit from us...

And then they say: It's fault of smoking, bad food, stress, polution...But they don't say that is fault of bad cosmetics!
I hope Paula will continue with her extremely good job and I hope she will stay strong if they willl try to corrupt her. I wish to meet her and shake her hand (unfortunately I don't think this will happen).

It's time for us to wake up! Time to check what we are buying. Time to buy only good things, and leave "poisons in bottles" aside. It's time for companies to provide us safe things or to shut down the business. People, wake up and don't trust them. Check ingredients, especially products for babies and kids - from what I have seen I can only feel pity for mothers buying these poisons!

Sorry for my bla bla :) This face cleanser is great and I will keep ordering it for a long time.
(Posted on 04/05/2012)

does the job shame about the smell Review by Katarina

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Very foamy, small quantity needed and leaves skin feeling very clean. Removes most make up but not all of mascara. Maybe it is because I have always had scented products before and I am sensitive to smell, but the nonscented smell of this product, I find very unpleasant. Otherwise great. (Posted on 17/01/2012)

Gentle and effective Review by Shannon

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Easily the best cleanser I've ever used. It's refreshing to experience the results promised on the packaging of a product. I have sensitive combination skin and love the way this cleanser feels and works. I do find that I need to cleanse twice to remove heavy foundation & eye make-up but that doesn't bother me. Other reviewers have mentioned the product doesn't dry out their skin, however, if I get distracted after cleansing & am delayed in continuing to tone & moisturise, I notice a slight tightness in my skin reminding me to complete my routine. (Posted on 03/08/2011)

This is brilliant Review by Rachel

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I have never been able to use wash off cleansers before , they always left my face feeling dry and always made my skin break out even more , but this cleanser has changed all that ! I love it !!! My skin is clean , clear and it doesnt leave my skin dry ! Its the perfect cleanser and i recommend it so highly i wouldnt use anything else ! (Posted on 28/07/2011)

Fantastic! Review by Peeter

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I have combination skin and this cleanser leaves my skin soft and clean without dry it. I absolutely recommend it and it has a good smell too. (Posted on 11/07/2011)

Really great Review by Kent

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This silky cleanser does what it says on the tin: cleans thoroughly without drying out skin. It lathers into a rich foam which rinses off easily without that 'squeaky clean' feeling, just soft, supple skin. One bottle has lasted me over 4 months so it's great value too. I'm used to having the occasional spot, but these are few and far between now. Other have mentioned the smell - which I've never noticed. I don't miss having fragrance. This is frills, no hassle, and great for my skin. (Posted on 21/06/2011)

Works for my skin! Review by Darla

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This cleanser (combined with the toner and exfoliant) have been great for my skin. Before trying Paula's products I had been through a number of other different ones which either dried my skin out or gave me some kind of other bad reaction. These products have really helped keep my spots at bay and I shall definitely be buying more of them. Thanks! (Posted on 26/04/2011)

Cleansing without dryness is possible! Review by Daniel

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I never thought in a million years that it was possible to use a cleanser without completely drying out your skin. Clearly, I was wrong!

Some people are complaining about the smell. You people must've never used fragrance free products before, this is what fragrance free smells like! (Posted on 15/12/2010)

Indeed a good cleanser with awful smell Review by Martine

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Bianca, I completely agree with you. This cleanser does wonders to my skin, but that smell... I read your review and I thought: that can't be that bad. So I ordered a sample and after using it once, I could't get myself to use it another time. But it's working for my skin very good!

So now I'm ordering the hydralight one step face cleanser, works just fine for my skin too.
(still 4 stars, the product on itself works good!) (Posted on 30/10/2010)

great product ! Review by netty

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I love this cleanser, great for my sensitive skin, washes off easily leaving no residue, skin feels supple and smooth (Posted on 19/09/2010)

Good cleaner with awful smell Review by Bianca

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I got this in the trial size, luckily. It does a great job cleaning my face and removing make up in one go. Also, it leaves my combination skin feeling lovely. However, I just cannot get past the smell of this product. I found it really irritating and will not purchase a full size because of it. What a pity!
Customer Care: What you smell is the scent of one or more of the ingredients used for the production of the Skin Balancing Cleanser. The smell of this product can be interpreted differently from one customer to the next based on their sensitivity level. (Posted on 20/07/2010)

i love paula! Review by jenny

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Before ordering paula's products (cleanser, toner, exfoliant en antioxidant-concentrate) i asked my beauty-specialist what type of skin i have. I also found much information from reading paula's american website (which has a lot of reviews!)
I'm very happy with all of the products. The cleanser works very well. Hardly leaves any traces of make-up. Also my face doesn't feel dry or flaky after using it. And...a little goes a long way! (Posted on 28/05/2010)

Wonderful Product Review by Lada

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It is a wonderful product. Easy removes all make up and leaves skin fresh, clean and soft.
It is also comforts the skin.
I will recommend it to anyone with sensitive normal to combination skin.

(Posted on 26/04/2010)

Love this cleanser Review by Leonor

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I've been using the Skin Balancing Cleanser for four years and I just love it. Although it is formulated for combination/ oily skin, it doesn't leave my skin feeling dry. Another plus is the fact that a little amount goes a long way thus making it last a lot more than other facial cleansers I've tried before. (Posted on 29/05/2009)

Perfect cleanser Review by Hec

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This is my daily cleanser which cleans my skin without leaving skin greasy or dry. It really cleans perfectly without the need of a toner and prepares the skin for the next skincare product. Thanks a lot Paula!. (Posted on 19/05/2009)

Splash the face and eye area generously with tepid to slightly warm water. Spread a nickel- to quarter-sized amount of cleanser over your fingers and apply it with gentle but vigorous circular motions. Rinse well.

Please note: If heavy or "stay-put" makeup is being removed, you may need to wash twice, use a washcloth, or use Paula's Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover to be sure makeup is completely removed.

Cleanser Advice: Never use very hot or very cold water on your face. It "shocks" the skin and can cause broken capillaries and irritation. Always make sure hands are clean prior to washing your face.

Wet washcloths are a prime spot for bacteria to grow and can be rough on sensitive skin so it is best to just splash your face with water rather than using a washcloth. For some makeup wearers you may have to go over the face twice with the cleanser. However, if you're trying to remove stubborn makeup, especially matte finish or stay put types, it is essential to use a washcloth (a clean one every time) to be sure you're getting it all off.

After cleansing, dry gently by dabbing with a soft towel. You can then follow with a Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Toner or the appropriate Paula's Choice specialty product.

Skin Type

Combination Skin

Special Needs

Blackheads Normal Skin with Very Oily T-Zone

Aqua, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (gentle cleansing agent), Sodium Lauroamphoacetate (gentle cleansing agent), Stearic Acid (fatty acid thickener), Hexylene Glycol (slip agent), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (non-volatile plant oil), Glycol Stearate (thickener), Sodium Trideceth Sulfate (emulsifier), Acrylates Copolymer (film-forming agent), Cetearyl Alcohol (thickener), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (water-binding agent), Sodium Chloride (stabilizer and Ph-adjusting agent), Potassium Sorbate (stabilizer), Laureth-4 (emulsifier), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Ethylhexylglycerin (skin conditioning agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative)

Sources to support the claims made for Skin Balancing Cleanser:

Biochemistry and Pharmacology, June 2007, pages 1,786-1,795; Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2007, pages 124-135; Contact Dermatitis, June 2006, pages 303-312; Skin Research and Technology, February 2005, pages 53–60; Dermatologic Therapy, January 2004, pages 16–25; Cutis, December 2001, Supplemental, pages 12–19; Skin Research and Technology, July 2001, pages 49–55; and Contact Dermatitis, June 1999, pages 310–315.

How is Skin Balancing Cleanser different from the One Step Face Cleansers?

Skin Balancing Cleanser cleanses skin every bit as well as both One Step Face Cleansers, but uses a different ingredient composition to do so. The One Step Cleansers do not foam or lather, but Skin Balancing Cleanser does, albeit mildly. Many customers prefer this type of lathering cleanser, even though the lather itself has no effect on the cleansing itself.

I have oily skin. Which cleanser should I use?

It all depends on personal preference. If you prefer a super-light, clean-rinsing gel cleanser, the One Step Face Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin is ideal. If you prefer a creamier cleanser that foams yet rinses completely with no residue, Skin Balancing Cleanser is ideal.

Will Skin Balancing Cleanser leave my skin feeling dry & taut?

No. Skin Balancing Cleanser was carefully formulated to cleanse the skin thoroughly and remove makeup without stripping or drying the skin.

Do I still need to use an eye makeup remover?

Only if you are wearing waterproof mascara or waterproof makeup. Otherwise, this cleanser is effective at gently removing all other types of eye makeup.