Date:Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2020

Review:I tried a number of Niacinamide serums from Amazon and they all irritated my face. Even the formulas that are supposed to be gentle (like The Ordinary) - really irritated my skin. Paula's Choice is the only brand that did not. It does shrink my pores and I have seen a difference in my skin tone as well. The only downside is that I go through a bottle every 4-5 weeks and at $44.00 its very expensive. That's why I rated it 2-Stars for 'Value For Money'. I will continue to look for a more cost effective option. Read more

Date:Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019

Review:I ordered my first bottle through Paula's Choice website and within a week I could see a difference in the depth of my pores and elimination of redness on my cheeks/nose area. Pore size never truly changes (without some derm work - laser etc.), but the appearance can change. I was surprised and thrilled! I use this every morning and evening, and sometimes during the day as a lip moisturizer. One thing to pay attention to: if you combine this with a vitamin C serum, you could get the dreaded niacin red flush. It is NOT an allergy or irritation, it is just a red flush that will go away in a few hours. It took me a full 5 days to figure out how to use the AM without the flush occurring 2-3 hours later at the office. I use this without Vitamin C serum in AM but a Replenix brightening boost instead. In the PM I don't care about the red flush while I'm sleeping, so I layer this after my toner and follow it with my C serum and other serums and moisturizers. Highly recommend! Just work with it to find the way it best works with your skin. (Note: there are plenty of reviews where skin doesn't not react well to it - acne and swelling. Some skin might not be able to handle this. If you can, however, I highly recommend!) Read more

Date:Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2021

Review:I can't say enough about how much this has improved and saved my son's skin! He had terrible acne all over his face and he was starting to scare from them. I started him on this about 2 months ago and the improvement from just 2 months is a miracle. The scars faded and his skin is clearing so much. He still has a few break outs here and there but not like before. He is more confident and is enjoying adding this to his skin care routine. Read more

Date:Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021

Review:I love this product! I had small partially inflamed hard bumps and lumps along my jawline for the last year. I was happy to hide it under a mask. I thought it was some kind of skin disease & I'd need laser treatments. I tried this product as a last resort and every single bump just disappeared! For real! I was astonished. I can't tell you when exactly. It was over a couple weeks. One day I looked in the mirror and they were gone! It has a water-like consistency. Don't let that fool you! It's potent! I made the mistake of buying something cheaper with a higher % but it didn't work . So I'm back and never leaving! Bumps gone! Pores smaller! Skin smoother and tighter! Redness started clearing overnight! I highly recommend! Read more

Date:Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2018

Review:I'm a believer! I have combination skin that dries out around my cheeks and breaks out around my chin and jawline. I've recently noticed enlarged pores (especially when wearing makeup), which exacerbated the breakouts. At 40, I didn't think there was much hope for shrinking my pores, but this stuff legitimately WORKS! It's such a rewarding feeling when you can see a product working after only a couple of weeks of use. Within one month, my skin is noticeably smoother, tighter and pores are no longer visible at all. I follow the directions and use only a few drops morning and night. I've also incorporated the Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing foaming face wash and the Resist Super Antioxidant Serum to my regimen, as they were recommended in a consumer product report for best affordable anti-aging products for 2018. I will definitely buy again. Read more

Date:Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021

Review:TAKE MY MONEY, PLEASE & THANK YOU! LOL! Okay, bare with me, this will be a detailed, in-depth, review! Which I don't do often, but this deserves one! Because I have so many things I love about this serum & her products in general! ... First let me state, it is clear & liquid, like a water consistency! Do not be put off by this! This is a good thing. You just add one dropper's amount into the palm of your hand (using clean hands) and with both hands pat it onto all of your face. (Clean face)... It absorbs really easy & quick! Feels very light, as if nothing is there. Not sticky or thick! Which is why it being like "water" is a GOOD THING! Because after this serum, you want to be able to apply moisturizer, sunscreen, and/or makeup - without difficulty! It wont ruin or clash with the products you go in with afterwards! I have EXTREMELY sensitive skin! I have to take allergy medicine daily to avoid hives. I have Psoriasis on my elbows & my hairline on the back of my neck. Certain products can make my skin turn red with a burning sensation... Other than certain actual Perfumes, I can not handle fragrance in any of my skincare/hygiene products... It's just, yeah, like I said EXTREME - how sensitive my skin can be. HOWEVER!!! This stuff does not hurt my skin! My face handles some of the Paula's Choice products I've tried so far, really well! I love that it targets my skin's issues, without any irritation (if used properly) ... I know not everyone's skin is the same, but my sensitive skin handles this particular serum just fine, without any problems! I also want to compare this product to another expensive brand I've tried, "La Roche-Posay"... When they were shipped to me, along with Paula's Choice products at the same time, La Roche-Posay's serums came with damaged product boxes & no seal! Their serums are not cheap! So you'd think they could package their stuff better & seal them! It also made me question if they were used, rather than new... On top of that, I did not realize until after they all arrived, that La Roche-Posay's serums all have unnecessary fragrance in them! Not Cool! It made my skin flare up & my skin was irritated as a result! That's when I realized the crap like fragrance... So I stopped using their stuff & continued forth with just my paula's choice & first aid beauty products only! The Paula's Choice products I bought were all packaged well, no damage, & it was clear they were all new! And they have no fragrance! So I will never buy serums from La Roche-Posay again, and just stick with Paula's Choice! Im not gonna waste tons of money on another expensive brand like that, if I can trust THIS ONE more! I also know Paula's Choice products are working, because the results were surprisingly FAST! I have never had a product work so quick before. I was shocked, in a very happy way! I have combination skin. Where some areas are oily & some are dry. With hormonal acne, blackheads on my nose & chin, acne scars on my cheeks & forehead, & visible pores... Or at least I did, prior to this stuff! It made my skin feel evenly soft! Moisture in the dry areas, yet not oily! It evened-out my skin, it feels like. My blackheads & pores & acne are all clearing up & way less visible... Just WOW! Left me speechless, honestly! I expected to go through that adjustment phase, where you breakout until your skin gets used to it. But no, I guess I got lucky, because it just immediately started working. I can't wait to see how clear everything is, with more time & more use! I want to note that I use First Aid Beauty's face wash as a cleanser, First Aid Beauty's Retinol under-eye cream at night, and First Aid Beauty's face ultra moisturizer... HOWEVER, other than that, I am using Paula's choice products (This serum specifically! That dark grey bottle of "Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant"... and the light blue bottle of her "Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner, Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid") and when my First Aid Beauty's moisturizer is gone, I plan to give Paula's Choice brand of moisturizer a try, to see how it works too! I have fallen in-love with this brand, which I do not say lightly; and because of how well it works for me so far, I feel like I will become a new loyal/regular costumer! The reason I mention what brands I am using together, is to help express what all was used to achieve my awesome results! I do use SPF 30 moisturizer in the La Roche-Posay brand (if Im gonna go outside or be out of the house) but it is unscented, and that was why I originally thought I could trust their serums, until that epically failed for me, because their brand of serums are fragranced & caused my skin to react badly! So kudos to Paula's Choice for NOT being fragranced lol! My sensitive skin thanks you! Read more

Date:Reviewed in India on May 23, 2021

Review:This serum is magic potion. It brightened my conplexion and made my skin soft. It has water like consistency and is non-scented. It didn't irritate my skin at all considering i have sensitive skin. The downside is that its really expensive. Read more

Date:Reviewed in India on March 20, 2021

Review:Amazing texture, quickly absorbs, noticed the difference within a month Lasts for month( using twice a day) Full thumbs up Read more

Date:Reviewed in India on April 26, 2018

Review:Should have a try..my pimples are diminishing.... Read more

Date:Reviewed in India on August 30, 2021

Review:In 2 days I started seeing the results.. Amazing product. I will continue using this product and will purchase again Read more

Date:Reviewed in Mexico on August 6, 2019

Review:Ha mejorado mucho la textura de mi cara. Lo compraré otra vez. Read more