PAULA'S CHOICE

Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser

Skincare

Cleanser

Foaming cleanser

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

Alcohol-Free

Fragrance-Free

Oil-Free

Silicone-Free

Paraben-Free

Mineral oil-Free

SLS-Free

Essential Oil-Free

Safe for Fungal Acne

EFFECTS ON SKIN FROM INGREDIENTS

By skin type

oily skin

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:

#10: SODIUM HYALURONATE

1 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:

#7: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

combination skin

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:

#10: SODIUM HYALURONATE

1 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:

#7: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

dry skin

5

5 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:

#7: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

#11: CERAMIDE NP

#12: CERAMIDE AP

#13: CERAMIDE EOP

#19: CHOLESTEROL

0 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

By skinconcern

dehydrated skin

9

9 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:

#5: GLYCERIN

#10: SODIUM HYALURONATE

#11: CERAMIDE NP

#12: CERAMIDE AP

#13: CERAMIDE EOP

#18: ARGININE

#19: CHOLESTEROL

#20: ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

#29: CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

0 bad ingredient(s) for Dehydration:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

acne prone skin

1

0 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:

1 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:

#7: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

sensitive skin

7

7 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#7: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

#11: CERAMIDE NP

#12: CERAMIDE AP

#13: CERAMIDE EOP

#14: PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

#19: CHOLESTEROL

#20: ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

0 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

anti-aging

No notable ingredients

0 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:

0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

fungal acne

10

0 good ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

10 bad ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

#4: STEARIC ACID

#7: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

#11: CERAMIDE NP

#12: CERAMIDE AP

#13: CERAMIDE EOP

#14: PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

#15: PHOSPHOLIPIDS

#16: SPHINGOLIPIDS

#17: LECITHIN

#19: CHOLESTEROL

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

By skinconcern

clogged pores

1

0 good ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:

1 bad ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:

#7: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

acne, pimples

1

0 good ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:

1 bad ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:

#7: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

large pores

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:

#10: SODIUM HYALURONATE

0 bad ingredient(s) for Large Pores:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

dull skin

No notable ingredients

0 good ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:

0 bad ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

pigmentation

No notable ingredients

0 good ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:

0 bad ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:

💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).

COMEDOGENIC & RISK RATING

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FULL INGREDIENT LIST

👉 The product Paula's Choice Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser contains 29 ingredients in total.

👉 Paula's Choice Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, mineral oil-free.

👉 Here's the full ingredient list: Aqua, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Lecithin, Arginine, Cholesterol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol

👉 Paula's Choice Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser contains following superstar ingredients:

∙ A form of hyaluronic acid

∙ Ceramides

∙ Sunflower oil

∙ Aloe

Ingredient	Comedogenic	Risk	Function
1. AQUA	no data	no data	SOLVENT
2. SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE	no data	no data	CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
3. SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE	no data	Safe with qualifications	CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING