In this article:
How Paula’s Choice CALM collection works
How Paula’s Choice CALM differs from our other products
How to apply Paula’s Choice Skincare’s CALM line
Sensitive skin that’s prone to redness needs special care from extra-gentle skin care products. That’s why Paula’s Choice created a skin care line specifically formulated for sensitive skin and the concerns that often arise from it: redness, irritation, and dryness.
The complete CALM product lineup replenishes, soothes redness, renews, and refines skin plus provides proven, non-irritating anti-ageing ingredients. Below, we outline how our sensitive skin line works, how it differs from our other soothing products, and how to use CALM.
How Paula’s Choice CALM collection works
Each nourishing product in our CALM collection contains a specialised blend of gentle yet effective ingredients that work to calm sensitive skin, even for skin prone to rosacea and eczema.
What you’ll find throughout CALM products are skin-replenishing and repairing ingredients, such as prebiotics and hydrating staples. Prebiotics are especially beneficial for skin, keeping its surface balanced, younger-looking, and strong (1).
We’ve also included ultra-soothing saviors throughout CALM that work together and separately to visibly calm signs of irritation and sensitivity when applied to skin. Some skin-soothing superstars you’ll find in this line are:
- Allantoin: A byproduct of uric acid that not only helps to soothe and moisturise, but also helps mitigate skin’s response to more active ingredients (2).
- Beta-glucan: This plant extract minimises redness that often occurs in sensitive skin (3).
- Northern truffle mushroom: Curbs the look of intense redness and texture (4).
- Glycogen: A humectant and balancing staple that helps repair dry skin (5).
With ongoing use of our CALM staples, you’ll soon see your complexion return to its healthier, comforted, younger looking appearance.
How Paula’s Choice CALM differs from our other products
Those of you familiar with Paula’s Choice know that we’ve said for years that all our products are suitable for sensitive skin. So, how do the CALM products differ? Great question!
The CALM products are designed especially for those who have extremely temperamental skin that’s also prone to redness—the kind of skin that’s intolerant of many skin care ingredients, even the ones we love in our other products.
Another difference you’ll appreciate is our CALM collection contains a broader assortment and higher amounts of ingredients research has shown can bring about soothing relief to uncomfortable-feeling, aggravated-looking skin.
What if you want anti-ageing ingredients, too? Don’t worry, our CALM products contain those too, so you’ll see more hydrated, radiant, firmer-feeling skin with diminished appearance of lines and wrinkles.
How to apply Paula’s Choice Skincare’s CALM line
We designed our CALM line to be easy and enjoyable to use twice a day, morning and evening. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Morning
Step 1: CALM Ultra-Gentle Cleanser
Step 2: CALM Nourishing Milky Toner
Step 3: CALM 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant
Step 4: CALM Repairing Serum (apply around eyes and on neck, too!)
Step 5: CALM Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 15 (don’t forget to reapply SPF every two hours)
Evening
Step 1: CALM Ultra-Gentle Cleanser
Step 2: CALM Nourishing Milky Toner
Step 3: CALM 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant
Step 4: CALM Repairing Serum (apply around eyes and on neck, too!)
Step 5: CALM Rescue & Repair Intensive Moisturizer (for normal to dry skin) or CALM Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer (for oily and combination skin)
Note that you do not need to wait between any of these steps before applying the next product. However, if you prefer to wait, that’s fine, too—it’s about personal preference, not formulary necessity.
Learn more about sensitive skin.
References for this information:
- Nature Reviews Microbiology, March 2018, pages 144-155
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2022, pages 56-73
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-52
- Food Chemistry, March2018, pages 373-381
- The Japanese Society of Applied Glycoscience, June 2021, pages 41-46
