Hey guys and welcome to todays video.. can you believe its 1 year since the Paulas Choice takeover and its probably not the year they hoped for so in this video I want to take a look at what happened and what has changed.. I would love to know your thoughts so let me know in the comments below.. Sending you all so so much love xx

@vacationeyes6430

Жыл бұрын

Their user base is what I call skintellectuals. Well informed people who loved Paula Burgeon's original formulas at an affordable price point. After the acquisition, they seemed to be churning out meh products with a heavy price tag. That is against everything Paula stood for and PC customers know it's a cash grab. I mean, we are living in the era of "The Ordinary" and the millennial/Gen Z population has already moved away from luxury brands towards value-based products.

I still love paula's choice - I just know that the formulas are well-made and always have something beneficial in them. That's a lot more than I can say about other brands. I know if I buy something, it's gonna work and doesn't just damage my skin. I love the way they are so transparent.

@stephenknight6562

Жыл бұрын

I agree

I’m one of those old folks (43 tomorrow! 🎉) that’s old enough to remember the earliest years of the PC brand. I owned Paula’s book years ago before we had the convenience of online resources. I still have a few staple items I love from the brand but over the years a number of things have bugged me. Namely, the prices of certain items. I’m someone who’s willing to pay for solid formulas, but when they brought out the boosters with high price tags and TINY TINY TINY sizes they lost me. For sure those of us who are OG, we have seen many of Paula’s values & perspectives of skincare & business go out the window. There is still much to appreciate - namely some really great formulas and transparency of things like % of actives, pH, etc. But it’s a real mixed bag these days.

@dodipalmer856

Жыл бұрын

Exactly - bought each new edition of the book, subscribed to the newsletters, was thrilled when she started PC, but with the explosion of redundant products and prices, plus the corporate atmosphere, gradually moved to cheaper products. I definitely learned from Paula to always check ingredients, etc., and I miss her reviews of new products. I always checked her reviews before I bought skin care or make-up! And I’m 69, so if you’re old at 43, I’m ancient! Happy Birthday!

@JNWG79

Жыл бұрын

@@dodipalmer856 Ha! thank you dear Dodi! 🎂

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for sharing this perspective and Happy Birthday hun.. 43 years young.. love you xxxxxx

@CCBBAA1

Жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday! 🎂🎉💜

Agree with others…PC has gotten way too expensive over the years. And I was a heavy user for 7+ years. I’m over it. (Good products of course, I’m just not into corporate greed and I vote with my dollars.)

I subscribed to Beautypedia from the early 90s on and was thrilled when Paula started PC. She was transparent, price was affordable, and she said that we didn’t need lots of different products. When brands would come out with yet another moisturizer, etc., she would say, “well, does this replace all the other moisturizers in your brand, or is it just an additional way to make money?” I think she had already sold her business for the first time when the line really started adding products, and they kept getting more expensive. My tried and true PC products were the Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser, Advanced Replenishing Toner, and Intense Repair Cream, but I had used other products for a long time until I needed to cut costs - Super Antioxidant Serum, Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum, and tried a lot of other products as well, some of which I repurchased. I loved the cleanser, toner, and repair cream, but transitioned to less expensive options. I also have very dry eyes, and after I’d used the cleanser for years, it started burning my eyes. Then, when you said that they were no longer cruelty-free because of doing business in China, that was another factor. Soooo - to cut the waffle (I love it when you say that!), I loved PC in the early days when it was Paula and a limited staff, and it felt like they were providing a new and unique set of products, with great customer service, no frills, and no price gauging. Now, not so much.

PC products have transformed my skin and have kept it in an amazing condition for the last 15 years. Unfortunately nothing else comes close, so I keep buying. I do buy less now, just the essential products.

When I first got into skincare I was a huge fan but over the past few years I found k-beauty, j-beauty, & drug store brands that were more affordable and delivered the same results. It's been a couple years since I used PC.

For me, PC Azelaic Acid is perfection - just the right % to not cause irritation station, right blend of effective ingredients, such as SA & licorice & a creamy, lovely consistency. Not thrilled with the price, but I usually get it on some discount & free ship & it lasts quite a while. It’s the last PC product I still get. Really wish I could find a dupe for it, but unfortunately it just doesn’t exist! Drats! 😢

@becauselesliesays

Жыл бұрын

I understand - I still have that one face product and can’t find a dupe. I suppose there’s worse things we could be doing with our money.🤷🏻‍♀️

@sylvestra_

Жыл бұрын

I don't know if this German brand is widely available but I found a good azelaic acid with the brightening serum from colibri. Try to get your hands on this, if you can, it's really keeping my rosacea controlled

@swineinny1

Жыл бұрын

@@sylvestra_ Thanks! 😀

The eye creams came out several years before the Unilever purchase. As part of consumer education years ago, they myth busted mineral oil as not being the "dirty product" that some said it was. I think Unilever bought the brand because they thought it was viable, not because they wanted to test it on animals. I buy the products at 20% off when they mark it down. Paula was in consumer education long before launching the skincare line. Most influencers aren't in consumer education very long before launching their brands. The brand has good consumer education on their web site and they have free TerraCycle service. Most brands don't.

Great video as always. I must admit that I do love Paula's Choice and have been using their products for years. I was always happy to pay a bit extra as their products are multifaceted and contain lots of antioxidants compared to many store brands. I mainly use the older products and it annoys me when new products regularly appear. I completely agree that consumers in Europe and the UK pay significantly more and get less of the offers in comparison to consumers in the US. The products and packaging are great, but I am becoming concerned about the prices.

I was a PC devotee for years and years till the prices started getting increasingly expensive. Now I rarely buy anything from the brand, and only if I can get 20% and free shipping. Too many affordable, good options out there to put up with that!

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

Hey You! Just wanted to say Thank you for all the skin care products I received yesterday. You did a great job, and I’m excited to use everything from the collection. So far, I ADORE the lip treatment. Well done, Rob! Much love from the States! Muah

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so so much for letting me know and I am so glad your loving them already.. thank you for all your love and support xxxxxxxx

Hello from New Orleans! I’ve really been enjoying the content of your videos. Thanks for what you do.

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much hun and sending you a big hug to New Orleans xxxxxxx

Have to give Paula credit for much of the skin care knowledge we have today. One of the first to tell us that fragrance (natural or otherwise) is not a skincare ingredient. No reason for it to be included. Something a lot of high end brands need to get on board with now. I have her book, and it’s still a fantastic source of information. I don’t remember her throwing shade on mineral oil, or petroleum, and according to her book, it’s a perfectly acceptable water binding ingredient, highly unlikely for skin to react adversity to it. I learned a-lot from her. She was the first to push for company’s to make gentle unscented water soluble cleansers..Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser being the only one on the shelves back then. I still use a few PC products. Mostly the classic tried and true ones. I did switch from the PC C booster to the

First? Haven't used this brand for 2 years.. They cost too much but i did love their omega cream when i got it as a sample.. Love xx

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

This is what happened to me I stopped buying as I just thought the price was too steep. love you xx

@mimimoon6082

Жыл бұрын

I hope you're having a fantastic day hun! 💓 😘

I’m a long time user of Paula’s Choice - almost 20 years. Her original core products are excellent and timeless. I would like to see them reformulate some or their sunscreens or create new ones. I also think new packaging would help the brand, I never found any of their packaging to be aesthetically pleasing and unfortunately when buying a product especially a expensive one, people pay attention to that kind of stuff.

@susanmcf1

Жыл бұрын

You and I can remember the old packaging, right? It's a lot better packaging now, especially the pumps.

@JNWG79

Жыл бұрын

I too am a 20+ year user and you’re so right. They’ve done several re-brands over the years and every single time I have wondered who in the heck they have working in marketing because every time it’s just such a let down. Each time I’m like, “Really? You had a chance to re-brand and this is what you went with?” 😅 They’re lucky their formulas usually compensate for the unfortunate packaging and branding.

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

@hatcherbabygirl

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been using PC since 2000 but stopped buying it about a year ago. Too many products that all claim the same thing, prices got ridiculous and I really haven’t seen any change in my skin for at least the last few years. I think she abandoned her original mission several years ago. Sad.

@karatalksaboutstuff7333

Жыл бұрын

@@hatcherbabygirl I've heard that the brand really lost the plot when Paula left.

The price has been going up, even with their 20% off discounts you’re still paying more than we used to.

This is good to know as I did not know about Paula's choice or have heard much so very informative thank you !

Stopping by for support!! Hoping you had a Fulfilling Friday 😘

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

Happy Friday William and I hope you have the most fabulous start to the weekend xxxxxxxxx

I was so faithful to the brand for so long up until the last couple years I noticed prices going up way too much and other great options out there now. I still have some integral products from the brand I repurchase 💙

@AndreaHa

Жыл бұрын

Same. There are a few holy grail items that I regularly repurchase but I've been mixing in products from CeraVe, Vanicream and cosRX... I used to use only Paula's Choice for years

@Valsveryown

Жыл бұрын

same!!

@sonjaforrester9255

Жыл бұрын

@@AndreaHa me too

$32 for a lip balm??? Paassss! I’ll take the MAS Lip Conditioner any day! I used to buy PC a lot. Just too much $$$ now. It’s too bad, because I do like the products.

Paula's Choice was the brand that introduced me to proper skincare by educating me about ingredients, pH, percentage of active ingredients, and avoiding potential irritants. I used PC exclusively from 2011 till around 2018, as by that point the changes had already become apparent. Paula prided herself on products that were "reasonably priced" and were affordable to your average income. Notice the past tense? The brand has become overpriced and the crimes they once used to lambast other companies for they now commit themselves. Paula will always be my skincare OG, but I haven't purchased a PC product for years. It's sad to see such a respected and game changing brand go the way of the other beauty conglomerates.

@misterscruffle

20 күн бұрын

What other brand would you recommend now that’s similar and affordable?

I started my skincare journey about 20 yrs ago with Paula's Choice. I'm 63 and still depend on several of her products that have absolutely kept my neck from looking like a 63 yr old. My skin care routine is so basic now I don't really vary products anymore. But Paula was a renegade in the skin care market back in the day. I loved the way she called out big companies and their false marketing claims. But you are right about the brand moving away from her core values. I'll continue using the 3 or 4 products from the brand as long as they don't change those.

Great video! I still love their mineral sun screen. No white cast and moisturising for my dry skin. Their lip balm in the pot is my HG. Although after discovering Asian sunscreen I may be a convert soon 💕

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

I have loved the PC BHA for so long but it's simply way too expensive now, so I have started using the MAS exfoliating gel. Which is much better. I just still need to find another bha because I have realised my face is happiest when it changes between the MAS gel and an only bha product.

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

Yay I am so so glad the product is working so well for you and you know what works for your skin,, I agree, sometimes alternating products works so well which is why drugstore BHA is the way forward so we are not paying too much for multiple products. love you hun xx

I joined that a week ago!!!!! I'm excited and I love that you upload daily. I love short videos. && I refuse to spend the money on Paula's Choice. I really do want to try their mineral SPF though because they have a lighter tone and it's hard for me to find SPFs that don't irritate my face AND aren't super dark on me. I literally love the Australian Gold mineral SPF BUT it's too dark on me. They need a literally fair shade for people like me and you're paste city 🤣 And I would forever use it. I need something though

I use the PC wrinkle defense SPF. It's the best matte tinted SPF I've ever used-i just wish it was a little bit paler. I dont even need foundation with it. I've tried the 4% BHA but I haven't really seen a difference in my skin.

It's as you said, Rob. They have great formulations but simply too pricey now. It's a shame as I think they have the best niacinamide and BHA on the market. Their treatment for hyperpigmentation is also excellent.

@BarbaraT.

Жыл бұрын

May I suggest the Eucerin hyperpigmentation products? Especially the dual serum has worked MIRACLES on my skin.

I really like the brand. So many of the products are excellent and indispensable. That said there’s a lot of fluff in the brand now, and the prices are soaring. Also, the cleanser and toners coming in ever-smaller bottles is sad. The Moisture Boost cleanser is my favorite, 16 Oz bottle, reasonably priced…but discontinued! I bought six bottles when I sensed it was on the way out.

I still like Paula's Choice. Fits within my budget. Its convenient to get a lot of the staples in my routine from one website. It's hard to keep up with influencer recs and what they are into, their entire content is dependent on always switching it up so the decline in their enthusiasm for the brand doesn't really affect me. Another thing! Paula's Choice runs a program that support Black content creators with less than 30k followers--I think its great that they are lifting up these voices in the skincare space. That's bonus points for me and something that does impact my buying decisions.

While PC's core products are amazing, they haven't launched anything exciting in years. Like they haven't kept up with the new and innovative ingredients or the market trends. The price rise has also added to the lack of interest, especially when better products are available at a fraction of the cost in local stores. At this point, I'd rather buy from Beauty of joseon, Isntree, COSRX, Versed, Naturium etc. than PC.

@BarbaraT.

Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I intend to do as soon as I finish the PC products I have 👍. Tbh, I didn't even know that had been bought out by Unilever 🤨. All the more reason to change without compromising on the quality of the ingredients and formulations.

@vacationeyes6430

Жыл бұрын

@@debbiemccune1952 Have you looked at their recent launches(after Unilever aquisition)? The 5% Niacinamide body serum and the basic vitamin C cream? Those products aren't in the same league as the PC's core products and are super generic. Here are examples of recent trends they haven't kept up with. Everything else you just mentioned is part of the PC's original offering. 1. Mandelic acid 2. LHAs 3. PHAs 5. Retinaldehyde 6. Vitamin K 7. Vitamin F 8. Pycnogenol 9. Melatonin 10. Bifida

The prices are still very reasonable compared to almost any other brand. Go try and find a brand that you can be assured that every item in their line is fragrance free, essential oil free, alcohol free and not in a jar…good luck. I’ll stick by Paula’s Choice

Hi Rob here in the UK it's always been a more expensive brand than in the US and the prices haven't risen too dramatically, in the around three years I've been buying selective products from them. I still buy a couple of things from them regularly (as they truly are stand out products for me), but try to get them on offer where possible. The clinical ultra rich moisturiser is my holy grail day moisturiser - there is nothing I have tried has ever performed on my skin as well (I've tried so many moisturisers it's not funny). This has a rich/buttery texture my extremely dry skin just drinks in and yet there is no surface greasiness, so spf sits really well on top. It's the only thing that truly keeps my skin soft/comfortable all day long and is worth the money for me for that reason. I tend to buy a couple when it's on offer, but will continue to buy it. The other product is the calm 1% BHA. This works really well for my skin. The 1% is just right for my skin and it's in a really hydrating/soothing base formulation my skin tolerates really well. Also it's a sort of gel texture I can apply where needed, rather than a watery texture which you get everywhere. The 30ml travel size lasts me months and months of once or twice weekly use and it's around £11 for 30mls - cheaper than many of the other serums I use. This is also something I will continue to purchase. I like quite a few of the other products, but these two are the ones I don't want to be without. I am not loyal to any one brand for my whole routine and always cherry pick the best products for me from a variety of brands. As someone with highly reactive, rosacea and eczema prone skin I can truthfully say none of their products have caused irritation and that's not something I can say about many brands. Am I really excited by their new launches? - no however that's true of most brands tbh. I will continue to buy my favourite products from this and other brands, as those products just work for me and that's the important thing for my troublesome skin. Best wishes.

I started using Paula’s Choice over 20 years ago and her products saved my skin, (and my daughters). She was a real innovator. I still use a few of her products, but, since prices the have increased so much, I’ve started to try different products. Paula’s Choice is a favourite of many. I wanted to try a couple of new products from her line, but, they are way overpriced. ❤❤❤

I have used PC for about 16 years. I loved their price point and core values. By default over the years because of on a fixed income and their rising prices I have switched to many great skincare including MAD I still use the skin recovery spf and toner and the cream for night. When they were having issues with stock I bought a bit more. When I am done with them I have my eyes on alternatives I do wish they would re formulate their sunscreens. My skin looks great but the filters are meh. I use mineral and that I have does not leave a white cast. I think the toner I just got used to. Looking into Korean toners. As far as night cream sky is the limit So all being said I will say bye to PC probably by the end of the year! Hoping To find that perfect spf. 🤔

Too costly.... :( . Paula Begoun in her interviews however seems to be a very lovely person and quite an expert on skincare :) I also remember her saying she can not use retinol as she's allergic

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

I loved Paulas ethos which was so innovative for the time and I think the brand is worse off now she's not involved.. Love xx

@susanmcf1

Жыл бұрын

@@MadAboutSkin Paula's still involved. She was the driving force behind the 20% niacinamide product.

I quite like their moisturizing sunscreen but when it's gone I'm trying BOJ. Some of the PC products can be a bit heavy on the skin. You mention their lip balm, mine is stuck in the back of the drawer, it's very hard in texture and wears off very quickly.

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for sharing hun and sending you lots of love xx

PC isn’t my fave brand. However, since starting Tretinoin, I have a very vanilla skin care routine and I need more hydration and soothing for my oily skin. I still use PC’s Skin Balancing Pore Reducing Toner because it has everything I want for right now - ceramides, niacinamide, and skin soothing ingredients - all in a toner which is my preferred type of product.

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

I still haven't found a replacement for their BHA in my routine. All the other brands I've tried are too drying. As for the prices, I've found that getting the 8oz jumbo from Nordstrom's makes it much more affordable.

@JD-xd4sy

Жыл бұрын

Try Isntree's Chestnut BHA 2 % liquid!

Hi. I am new to Paula's choice and I am so happy. I live in Canada and they offer free shipping every once and awhile. I am using 5 products super happy for my skin care splurge. I am new to your channel . Love your budget friendly content. Amen and I can tell you do your research. Canada is crazy with price increases. Thank You

Unfortunately I can’t pick and choose brands because of eczema and sensitive/ reactive skin, Paula’s Choice I’ve tried a few products but not as many as I would like because of the price point, however I will say this if it wasn’t for the Calm SPF30 I would not be able to wear sunscreen everyday for well over a year now that has never caused me any problems whatsoever, that is a massive turnaround for me, that I can use this brand without any irritation. Before this I was always starting and stopping sunscreens because of irritation.

So I’m new to skincare and using PC shockingly started transforming my skin. I’m probably going to be attached because of that. I don’t have other brands on my radar but I’m intrigued to hear about others. I don’t find Paula choice to be too expensive on sales (USA) in comparison to the few brands I do know of. Also my local stores like target… each time I’ve tried something there… it’s been not great. So I’m staying with Paula’s choice until someone introduced me to something just as great. I use their core line, and boosters.

For years I have used the lip balm but it's only around $15 and I always wait for a sale. I also love the calming toner. Both of those products I can't find in any other products. I have been looking

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

Used to use just PC. I have rosacea and I could use it. It got way too expensive. Felt insulting as a long time user. Now 90% of my skincare is the Ordinary at a fraction of the cost and my skin has never looked better.

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

I was just going to say Paula’s choice in my opinion especially lately with this constant 15-20% off and buy 1 get one free texts I keep getting, has been almost drugstore high end where I live? I got the C 15 for like 40$ and another antioxidant with vitamin c for 35$ which is very good for me but I’m in the US and never buy full price they have constantly had a sale so maybe somethings going on there they must be doing this constant sale because they’re low in sales?

Clinique used to be a hot innovative brand in the 80s. Now they are still here but so boring. Same thing with PC. These conglomerates have absolutely nothing interesting to bring and the market is full of talented people ready to innovate.

@taintedlife2618

Жыл бұрын

Clinique seems to be marketed to mature women. Their formulas are basic and dull.

@parisinthe30sx

Жыл бұрын

@@taintedlife2618 they may be basic for the younger generation but for mature skin, especially sensitive skin, basic is your friend.

I love PC and I’m a loyal customer for this brand for about 6 years now. It’s really becoming expensive even with the sale which they run from time to time. Another thing I’ve noticed like many of you 25% off is all they got to offer their loyal customers even on Black Friday. A few days ago they sent a survey email to ask about my preferences and I was disappointed not to see a big sale (40%-50%) among the choices. I would rather invest in a brand like Niod then.

I have been using PC for over 10 years, while incorporating some others, but I have yet to find another brand where I like all their offerings. I do love Drunk Elephant but that is even pricier. What I do love about PC is the quality and combination of their ingredients and the integrity of the packaging. Nothing bothers me more than all these wonderful creams that are packaged in a jar that I’m expected open up and dip my fingers into (let’s face it, eventually the little scoop goes missing!!😄) I’ll admit that their offerings have gone overboard with all the boosters and skincare lines but I mostly use the anti-aging line and the retinols and Vitamin C. They work beautifully together and never pill. I do enjoy some of The Ordinary products as well but honestly, by the time I mix three of them together to get what I want, I can use one PC product. I don’t regard PC as a drugstore line and it’s not as expensive as most of the boujee lines. Living in Canada most skincare is more expensive because the US$$ is so much stronger, which is where a lot of them come from. I see that the UK and Europe have some great more inexpensive brands but to ship here makes it cost way more. So for me, I’ll continue to use PC until I can find something better for me. What I can’t afford is Botox and fillers but I can say that whenever and wherever I get facials, they always comment on how great my skin is. I attribute that to Paula, and all her products and skincare advice and what products to avoid. Most of all, thanks for your amazing videos. I subscribed after watching a few and look forward to your quick and honest reviews. Cheers, you’re brilliant! ❤️

I'm new to PC so I hadn't noticed a price hike. In fact I think their pretty cheap especially bc I can buy mini or travel sizes which I do. Even the full size bottles aren't priced horribly and if it works ill pay whatever honestly and it seems to work for me.

What do you think of Paula’s Choice c15 booster? Have you used it? Does it absorb quickly? Is it tacky at all?

The PC Discoloration Repair Serum with Tranexemic Acid and Bakuchiol has worked so well for some hyperpigmentation I had. Inadvertent sunburn on my forehead caused it. But that’s the only PC product I use. I’ll probably stick with it unless something drastically changes.

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

I have only been using Paula's Choice (Calm Collection) for a year. My senior skin became incredibly sensitive this past year, I blame those Covid shots, I could be wrong. I would love to find another brand that is less expensive. I have tried Cetaphil and Cerave but it is hard to get away from Niacinamide they seem to put in the cleansers, AM and PM moisturizers. Too much for my skin. Any suggestions?

@lorainemcgillivray77

Жыл бұрын

With very sensitive skin it's really a case of trial and error tbh. I too like the calm range as I have both rosacea and eczema. I use a lot of French pharmacy skincare and some Korean skincare. As a way to dip your toe in the water many Korean products are available in mini sizes or kits eg the cosrx cica line and both Avene and LRP offer trial kits of their lines aimed at reactive skin. these allow you to patch test and then try for more than a week on your face to see if you like the products and your skin is happy with them. Of course many many brands offer small travel sizes and these are a great way to test out products you think might work for you. I hope that helps.

I would love to try the Paula’s choice but prices are going up and up, I just can’t really afford that right now. Have a lovely weekend 💕

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

This is just how I feel. ,I dont think I can justify the higher price points any more even though some of the profducts are good.. love xxxxxxx

I've only tried one PC sunscreen at the recommendation of someone in the MAS family. I like it a lot! However, hearing that this is a Unilever product...I'm done. I do not trust this company. Thank you for the update! 💜💙

I 🤍 Paula’s Choice but they are quite expensive now … the only product I’ll continue to buy is their BHA 2% salicylic acid exfoliant

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

The PC bha is still my holy grail. I really wish it was cheaper but it does last me forever so I don’t have to buy it more than once year. It’s also the only 2% bha that is effective but non irritating for me. Never tried anything else from pc because I’ve found holy grail of other products from other brands that are less expensive

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

@karatalksaboutstuff7333

Жыл бұрын

I just left basically the exact same comment.😆 I cannot find a replacement for the BHA, but at least that one product is still affordable for how long it lasts!

@baileydubs

Жыл бұрын

@@karatalksaboutstuff7333 exactly! I’ve tried geek & gorgeous bha and innisfree bha and I felt like my clogged pores came back using those where using pc about 3 times a week when using tret everyday, I don’t have that issue AT ALL

I want to love PC but I can't justify spending $30-50 for a single product in my routine. For me, that pricing is more in the "luxury" category!

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

This is the same for me and one of the main reasons I dont reach for the brand anymore.. ;love xxxxx

I think that many of the older brands are suffering because of all the new brands that people want to try - especially when the price comes in lower. Also it seems that the "influencers" are giving more time to the "drug store" brands. I'm not sure what percentage of the youtube audience is really interested in buying all premium brands.

I love some of Paula's OG formulas. They were one of a kind back in the days it came out. But nowadays you can find good formulated products at a cheaper price point. I'm not my own enemy and buy expensive stuff when I can get the same results with more affordable ones.

I disagree lol I don't think they've gone downhill at all. I still love Paula's Choice as far as their exfoliants and serums, I just order their travel size products which last me a while & they offer free shipping for everything so I still save money lol. I love their ingredient dictionary and their customer service is great tbh. I do think some of their products aren't worth buying but they still have a lot to offer

Subscribed, liked, and getting all the notifications :)

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much Adam, your love and support means a lot to me.. love x

A year ago, I ordered a huge order from Paula's Choice the *day* before they announced their sell 👀 Since they were no longer cruelty free, that was my last order ever 💯

@jasminateodorovic1248

Жыл бұрын

There is no such thing as 'cruelty free'. It's marketing move. Take a look at excellent Chemist PhD Michelle's (Labmuffin) explanation on that one

@angelgray8899

Жыл бұрын

@@jasminateodorovic1248 lol wrong 😂

@jasminateodorovic1248

Жыл бұрын

@@angelgray8899It's called Genuine scientist providing science evidence vs pharmacy. You can 'lol' how long you want and whichever way you want! All the best!

@angelgray8899

Жыл бұрын

@Trinity M lol 😂 Stay bothered 😂

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

This is just how I feel hun, I think they have turned their back on their original core values which is such a shame.. stay fabulous and sending you lots of love xxxxxx

What a coincidence, I just got my PC package today! Never tried them before, but have been hearing good things about their BHA 2% exfoliant and Azelaic Acid Booster for years, so decided to finally give them a chance. And now you’re telling me PC is going downhill haha😅

@celestinetoussaint6350

Жыл бұрын

PC is not going downhill lol I just ordered from them too for the 1000th time

@baileydubs

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been using PC bha for years. I’ve tried 3 other bha’s from other companies and the PC is the most effective and least irritating for me!!

@kristinnorton8344

Жыл бұрын

These are the two products I have on auto-ship from PC

It is so sad to see this happen to what used to be such a great company for skincare. 😢 I have been a PC customer for 20+ years, but hardly buy anything there anymore because of the prices. I used to recommend PC to everyone and no longer can recommend. Another principle that I think got lost is that if sunscreen is too expensive, people won’t use as much as they should, so Paula used to be adamant on not charging a lot for sunscreen…well, that’s no longer the case for PC, unfortunately. 😢 I am also frustrated how much they discontinue products. PC used to make fantastic makeup products, but they would be discontinued before I could repurchase. Also, notice how much they rebrand and change packaging…that almost always includes a smaller package and increased prices for sure! They actually discontinued the Moisture Boost cleanser about 5 years ago, but then brought it back “by popular demand” and now it’s been discontinued again. Whoever is making these decisions for PC is seriously out of touch with the customer. I think I should look for replacements for the few PC products I still use, because they will surely be priced out of what I am willing to pay or discontinued soon. Just sad 😢

Love your coverage on this topic. PC was ahead of her time imo. Believe it or not, the value of PC is why I was such a huge fan 15 some years ago, Big Bang for every buck 🌟🌟🌟. Then price shot up & then credibility put in question, imo. So I don’t even consider. That’s me

I like the products but they are so pricey tho, but I would buy their Azelaic is the best and their retinol, other than that I could find similar things for cheaper price

@zaleenarbab3672

Жыл бұрын

If you can kindly tell me which retinol specially and the azealic acid

@skinloverbyvane

Жыл бұрын

@@zaleenarbab3672 the only have one azelaic acid and retinol you have to check their page the have different % according your skin needs

@zaleenarbab3672

Жыл бұрын

@Vane M Thank you sweetheart

One thing I noticed is they don't have afterpay or klarna which can be a sales loser. They're not cheap and buy now pay later options would be helpful.

I was a huge Paula's fan from about 1998 to 2015 or so. My last purchase was the 1% Clinical retinol in November 2019. No more. Being in the USA, the price hikes weren't excessive, and I'd pay them for excellent products - but PC has not kept up with state of the art skin care. I can get much better products for the same price or less. What made me move on was PC hypocrisy I remember when Paula said "I will *never* make an eye cream." They sell products for "blue light protection". Fragrance free is fine, but some products smell bad (not spoiled, just like bad chemicals). The Beautypedia arm of PC was so biased, it was shocking. I didn't realize the new products had mineral oil! Is SD alcohol next? Product lines have a life cycle ... Paula's is in decline.

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for sharing hun and its so lovely to hear form you - I hope all is amazing with you. love xxxxx

Good points! I think that the market is oversaturated in any way and form, and that Paula still has their cult place in it, even though there will always emerge some new and chepeast brands with similar philosophy or fresher look and advertisement. I'm the customer that will continue buy their products, but especially and only on sales that you can find at least monthly + you can get generous free samples and even full size products (that are rare, but still worth waiting). If they continue raising prices how they started for the last 2 years, decreasing the amount of products or even changing formulas, I think that this will lead to dead end even for me.

Hey Rob here Canada we buy at the US prices usually when 20% off and free shipping.

I still keep going back to their moisturizer. It's hard finding alternatives that work for my sensitive, very acne prone skin.

@parisinthe30sx

Жыл бұрын

Which moisturizer? I have a sample of the whipped kind and I like it, but I too have acne prone skin

@Mefistophelez

Жыл бұрын

@@parisinthe30sx It's their Calm moisturizer for normal to oily.

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

I have been buying Paula's Choice for many years. I love fragrance free. She used to have make up, etc but no longer. Many of my favs have been discontinued.

The price increases have been awful, but it can be hard to find alternatives that don't trigger my skin. Unfortunately, the brand seemed to have started selling out even before the sale of the company, and the sale of the company has only cemented the perception that the brand has sold out. It still has some good products, but now it's so prone to exaggerated claims, overly high prices, etc. I can no longer buy a PC product, especially with the new or reformulated ones, with the confidence that it isn't going to hurt my skin after hurting my wallet.

I was a PC user for years & I think they have nice products still but the brand is just not the same. The sizes have gotten smaller & I feel like there is a bit less of a focus on skin health & they are adding some products that they previously were against. They are overly expensive necessarily but for the price point I can gets simular options from other brands that also have cute packaging and a ritual feel to them. They used to be one of the few brands that had chemical exfoliates and they are a lot of brands that have those now. They also have some many products that it can be overwhelming.

I worry about new owners messing with ingredients and original brand values. It’s become so expensive.

There are some core products that I love to still use but am looking for something else that maybe costs a little less.

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

Drug store dupe I love and works, Nivea Body Firming Serum, I use it on my neck, major difference.

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

Yeah honestly I think at this point PC is almost in the "luxury skincare" category, especially in poorer countries. I can't really think of a reason to justify buying anything from them anymore. (Also, G&G is in public drugstores now, no longer online only, which... doesn't help.)

I used to love PC but since the prices went up I switched to other brands. Especially when you compare prices btw Europe and US its ripp off in Europe. In US they have all time offers or 2 for 1 and in Europe you have like special price pay 30% more :))) Thx Paula you had great products but for the price you get other products which are as good as yours if not better.

I still buy PC when it's on sale, the products are reliable and work well but too expensive at full price.

I have used PC for at least 20 years. I am allergic to 29 ingredients in skin and hair care, and PC was the first to list all their ingredients, an absolute necessity for me. I don’t know why you would say prices have increased in Canada… PC is not sold in Canada so we have to order from the US, and depending on the value of the Canadian dollar, we pay at least 20% more right now. After your information I realize I now have to check ingredients on all my usual products in case they are changed... Paula, why did you sell?? 🇨🇦

Never bought any of the line too pricey . Some one I chatted with thinks Naturium will sell out in the UK 🤣🤣🤣

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

Haha no I dont think that will be happening. I think they will sell well on launch but not that well after initial curiosity.. the body washes might do well though as I think the packaging will be appealing on the shelves of boots.. love xx

@cherylreitz4779

Жыл бұрын

Love their body washes last forever the bottles are huge for 15 dollars

@marynjesh

Жыл бұрын

Naturium price point not too bad. And has some pretty nice products

I feel like the frequency of sales could be that annoying, dishonest thing some companies do. Where they intentionally over price products so you’ll jump on a sale, thinking it’s a good deal, when it was orchestrated that way to increase sales. I swear every second week I’m getting an email about some kind of sale the website is having. Does make it seem crazy that anyone would ever be willing to pay full price. Wait for a sale, because you won’t be waiting long!

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

Has become too expensive.. only available at Sephora in the USA.. just not in the budget any longer

I'm done with Paula's Choice, now. Unilever absolutely butchered it. The reformulation of the CALM line was the final straw for me; that has worked for my sensitive skin for years.

My favorite product from Paula’s Choice happens to be an eye cream! 😆

My main issue with PC is I can find other products that are less money and give the same results.

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree and this is the issue for me too.. love x

@misterscruffle

20 күн бұрын

What other brands do you like that are comparable?

I'm ways late to the games and never tried PC. I've been looking hard at the tinted sunscreen though.

@susanmcf1

Жыл бұрын

I like the tinted sunscreen, but I feel like it is best suited to oily or combination/oily skin.

@monicaduncan7109

Жыл бұрын

They also have a mineral tinted glow sunscreen in the red tube which is for dry skin, just bought it but haven’t tried it yet

@parisinthe30sx

Жыл бұрын

The tinted SPF is amazing.

@susanmcf1

Жыл бұрын

@@monicaduncan7109 Thank you! I will have to try that one. Have you tried it?

@monicaduncan7109

Жыл бұрын

@@susanmcf1 not yet, Im opening it on Monday. I’ll report back Monday evening after wearing it a full day

😵I didn't know they were not CF

idk how I feel abt them tho, esp with their fearmongering against alcohol, and their business dealings in the Chinese market, despite ostensibly being cruelty free

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

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@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

Love you hun xx

❤️💖😘

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

Love you hun xx

Sorry but the increase at The Ordinary wasnt "little", here in France some products took 2.5/3 Euros overnight, on top of the erasure of Hylamide i really dont have the same interest and im not using that brand has much or buy as much from them...

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxx

Yes they are way to expensive. I am now a Ordinary woman.

These were disappointing. The cleanser and moisturiser (orange red tube) weren't fantastic.

Paula never should have sold out...she did what she use to complain about selling out for the coin. Personally I lost so much respect for her and it makes me sad.

I do seem to repurchase their mineral super light daily wrinkle defense SPF, from judging by my empty wallet.

Oh no! 👄

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. love x

It’s soooo expensive now 😡

@MadAboutSkin

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing x

10:19 *Yes* I would go back in a heart beat if they returned to their original cruelty free values 😇💖

@MadAboutSkin

Жыл бұрын

Same here hun..love you xx