In this article:
Paula Begoun's favourite beauty products
Paula's morning skin care routine
Paula's nighttime skin care routine
I have been using my Paula’s Choice Skincare products since we launched on the internet in 1995! In that amount of time, I’ve formulated over 100 products (and counting) for Paula’s Choice Skincare concentrating on specific combinations of ingredients for every skin type and skin care concern. We are passionately dedicated to the research and have continually improved our formulations based on the facts as we know beauty begins with truth!
Paula Begoun's favourite beauty products
Even though I am proud of all my Paula’s Choice products, I don’t use all of them as not every formula or texture is right for my skin type. For example, I almost always prefer water-light consistencies instead of using lotions or creams. My potent but lightweight formulations are the Paula’s Choice products I select from.
Even though we have developed many products for my skin type and skin concerns, there’s still no need for me to use every single one to get the solutions I want. I have my favourites that work perfectly for me and give me the best results possible. I do experiment sometimes with something new we’ve developed, and I do sometimes add that to my routine but using everything is not the goal, for you or me.
Just as I have found the combination of products that work brilliantly for me, I know you’ll find the ones that work brilliantly for you based on your skin type, skin care concerns, and personal preference (and my Client Services Team is always there to help answer your questions).
Here is my current skin care routine that I’ve chosen to improve my tricky combination of skin care needs. I have oily to combination, blemish-prone skin, congested/enlarged pores, sun damage, brown spots, dehydration, and dry skin around my eyes. Yes, that’s a lot of issues but many people struggle with more than one skin concern, just as I do. Thankfully, I know my products live up to their claims and my skin reflects that guarantee.
Morning skin care routine
Other than using my cleanser first with a soft washcloth, the products I follow with are applied from the lightest most liquid texture to the more lotion or creamy texture (that’s a basic rule of skin care application for everyone).
In the morning, I use SKIN BALANCING Oil-Reducing Cleanser, followed by SKIN BALANCING Pore-Reducing Toner, which has a watery consistency that works perfectly for my skin type.
Next, I apply the fluid but concentrated CLINICAL Niacinamide 20% Treatment to shrink my pores, eliminate dehydration, improve my skin tone, and strengthen my skin’s barrier to better fight environmental damage. I don’t wait for my toner to dry before applying this booster. This is one of my hero products!
After that, I apply a thin layer of RESIST Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Serum, which has a thicker but still fluid consistency. This step defends my skin from the visible effects of pollution and environmental damage—and works well under my makeup.
Next up is my eye area, where I apply my longtime favourite, MOISTURE BOOST Hydrating Treatment Cream. I love its texture for use during the day under my makeup.
Last, but not least, my moisturiser with sunscreen is RESIST Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30. Everyone who knows me knows I would NEVER leave the house without wearing a sunscreen on any part of my body and face that might see daylight, because spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early signs of skin ageing caused by sun. I also wear a foundation with sunscreen over it to have extra protection. My RESIST Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 offers incredible protection and can feel wonderful even over problem skin like mine.
Nighttime skin care routine
In the evening, I start with our GENTLE TOUCH Makeup Remover, which is perfect for removing my tenacious waterproof eyeliner and long-wearing lipstick.
I follow that with SKIN BALANCING Oil-Reducing Cleanser, applied with a soft washcloth to be sure all my foundation is removed.
Next, I smooth on the fluid SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, which exquisitely improves my skin texture, unclogs pores, minimises bumps and blemishes, and increases hydration.
During those times I’m dealing with stubborn bumps and clogged pores, I reach for my secret weapon, BHA 9, a leave-on, time-released exfoliant that works wonders on stubborn imperfections—often overnight! You won’t believe how amazingly well this works.
Once or twice a week, I apply the fluid 1% Retinol Booster to significantly improve wrinkles and other visible signs of ageing. Retinol is one of my favourite skin care heroes, but I don’t apply it daily due to my own sensitivity to vitamin A.
I also apply my Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster which has caused such a surprisingly significant improvement in my skin's appearance.
Instead of the Moisture Boost Moisturizer used in my morning routine, at night I use my RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Cream. This very thick product is dabbed on; it’s not meant to be massaged into skin, but rather left to slowly absorb while you sleep. I love the results the next morning.
Last, I apply my very thick, lusciously emollient LIP & BODY Treatment Balm, slathered on my lips and any stubborn dry spots, such as elbows and around the cuticles. I haven’t had to deal with dry, chapped lips since adding this step to my nightly routine.
If at first you don’t succeed…
It took some experimenting for me to figure out what worked best for my complicated, temperamental skin. Regardless of your skin care needs, it can take experimenting to find the right mix of products to help you achieve the best skin of your life. Don’t be concerned about trying a variety of products with varying frequency of application to see how your skin responds, just as I did. Our Client Services Team is able to help you put together your own routine-one that lets you love the skin you see in the mirror!
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