Friday 11 October 2013

Paula's Choice Order #1 - Unboxing.

The hunt for vegan cosmetics is a tough one.  Even the hunt for reputable cruelty free cosmetics is difficult, but cruelty free skincare?  That's a battle all in itself.  Which is why I was delighted to stumble across the company Paula's Choice.


Burt's Bees is completely unavailable here in Holland from what I've managed to uncover, and the Body Shop is so incredibly overpriced here that it's almost as expensive as some salon quality skin care brands.  I resent having to pay nearly an extra £4 for their tea tree facial wash just because I'm a spit away from the UK.  I thought Paula's Choice might be the answer to my cruelty free prayers!

My order consists of their Skin Balancing Sample set and their two week supply of CLEAR Anti Blemish regular strength cleanser and anti redness exfoliating solution with 2% salicylic acid.  For €17.90 (£15.20) including postage, it's an incredibly overpriced two week trial.  I'm just praying it works to rid me of this hormonal acne and balance out my T zone.

The Skin Balancing Samples are as follows;

Two applications - 

  • Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum that fights multiple signs of aging
  • Skin Balancing Oil Reducing Cleanser to remove excess oil and makeup
  • Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner to minimise pores and help prevent signs of aging
  • Skin Perfecting 15 BHA Gel with Salicylic acid to even out skin tone, unclog and diminish enlarged pores, and helps build collagen
One application - 

  • Skin Balancing Oil-Absorbing Mask which absorbs excess oil, reduces enlarged pores and blackheads, and smooths rough, uneven skint one
  • Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel to stimulate collagen, minimise pores, and reduce wrinkles
  • Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense with broad spectrum SPF 30 that hydrates without adding shine, prevents signs of aging, and has added antioxidants to help repair sun damage


Paula's Choice is suitable to use by those who have delicate skin conditions eg. Rosacea, such as the multi-award winning cruelty free blogger Phyrra suffers from.  It is also, in terms of effectiveness, comparable to the Clinique 3 Step System.  For an amazing transformation story, visit http://thetriplehelixian.com/my-story-and-routine/


Nice to see Paula's Choice is concerned for the environment..

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