Basic skin care

Does darker skin need different skincare?

Melanin is what gives your skin its uniquely special colour. For the most part, the ingredients and types of products needed to address skin concerns remain the same regardless of skin colour.

How to Keep Skin Healthy While Wearing PPE and Protective Masks

Wearing a protective mask can irritate skin and lead to other issues like maskne. Learn how to combat your PPE-related skin concerns.

How to take care of skin when flying

Are you jetting off somewhere soon? Whether it's a short city break or a far flung adventure, let us help you take care of your skin on the go.

All you need to know about night creams

What is a night cream and do you need one? Read all about night creams and discover the perfect night cream for your skin type.

The best skincare boosters to mix for your skin concern

Boosters are targeted treatments that contain higher concentrations of a specific ingredient, such as vitamin C, or a blend of non-fragrant plant oils, together with supporting ingredients that enhance the...

Which Paula’s Choice cleanser is right for me?

Scientific research has proven that irritation is harmful to your skin which is why using a cleanser is the first step to a good skin care routine. We have formulated cleansers to meet...

How Much Time Do you Take Between Applying Two Products?

We’re often asked “how long should you wait between applying different products in your skin care routine?’’ We have one simple answer, you do not have ...

Our top 10 skincare resolutions for the new year

With the festive season behind us, the new year is a great time to make some new skincare resolutions for healthier, more radiant skin. Ditching bad skincare ...

The best skincare to give as a gift

It can be hard to give skincare as a gift. It can be difficult enough to determine what your own skin type is, let alone someone else's.

What is a Cleansing Oil and Who Should Use It?

It seems like almost every skincare brand now offers a cleansing oil, so you’re probably wondering how they work and which skin types they are suitable for...

20 beauty myths

Flip through the pages of your favourite fashion magazine or check out a beauty blog, and you're likely to get a ton of advice. Surprisingly, there is a lot of it is either inaccurate or just plain wrong!...

Boosters: what do they do?

Paula’s Choice Skincare has various ‘boosters’ that can help you with ageing skin and specific, persistent skin problems. What do these ‘boosters’ do exactly, how do you add them to your skincare ...

Cleansing: good skincare starts with clean skin

The cornerstone of any good skincare routine is cleansing. If you don’t regularly clean your skin or do not always remove your makeup, then your skin will...

How To Personalise Your Skincare Routine

Whether you want to smooth wrinkles, fade brown spots, or shrink your pores, what and how you use it depends on your individual skin type and skincare needs...

Dehydrated skin

Many people think that dehydrated skin is the same as dry skin. But did you know that dehydrated skin is a skin concern and dry skin is a skin type? The biggest difference between the two is what...

Essential face care routine

Knowing what products work together, how they benefit your skin, and the order in which to use them is incredibly important when selecting the most effective skincare routine for you...

How to determine your skin type

Products formulated for your skin type offer the best chance of giving you the results you want. Follow these simple steps to determine which type of skin you have and learn which types of products are ...

Skincare Packaging Matters: Why You Should Ditch Jars

If you’re spending money on skincare products that come in jars, you’re doing your skin a major disservice, especially when buying anti-ageing products.

Beauty secrets from around the world

As we’ve grown into a globally recognized brand sold all over the world, from Seattle to Hong Kong to Iceland and everywhere in between, we couldn’t be prouder of the amazing fans who have joined us along the way...

Which skincare products are safe during pregnancy?

Pregnancy is an exciting time for women, but it comes with many health-related challenges, for both the baby and the mum-to-be. Concerns include everything ...

Hot Weather & Summer Skincare Tips

When the weather is warm and sunny, it’s extra important to make sure your skin is shielded from the elements and looking its best from head to toe. Here are our top five summer skincare tips to beat ...

How to take care of skin during winter

As the seasons change and the weather gets colder, the skin on our body can become drier. To tackle this, many people end up changing their entire skincare routine.

The best diet for your skin

It is a fact that eating healthily can visibly transform your skin. Research has proven that food rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, omega fatty acids, fish oils, proteins and antioxidants all ...

What type of face mask is best for my skin type?

With so many new masks on the market it can be hard to know which ones will really help skin, and which type is best for which skin types...

When to Toss Out Beauty Products

We’ve all been there. You really love that discontinued eyeshadow or just can’t bear to toss that two-year old skincare product you’re certain you’ll use again. Someday...

Why you should use a toner

There is a lot of confusion about toners. In the olden days, people talked about lotions and tonics; the word ‘toner’ wasn’t used, and many so-called lotions and tonics contained the type of alcohol that irritates skin.

Your Skin's Barrier: Why It's Such a Big Deal

You might be wondering what your skin’s barrier actually is. Simply put, the skin barrier is a watertight seal that keeps the outermost layers of skin smoothly together.

Double Cleansing

The basis of every good skincare routine starts with a gentle cleanser. But what about double cleansing? Its usefulness depends on your skin type and the type of makeup you wear. This article will help you decide if...

Boosters, serums & treatments: what’s the difference?

Skin is complicated. It’s the largest organ of the body with unique needs and concerns.This can make it difficult to find a good skin care routine. A good skin care routine requires

Is blue light harmful for your skin?

Modern technology is amazing, but there’s a price to pay for staring at our screens all day. Recent research has shown that the blue light emitted by our phones, tablets and computer can actually...

Prevent ageing with a day cream with spf

UV rays from the sun are the biggest cause of visible signs of ageing. Whether the sun is shining or it’s raining, for younger- looking skin and to prevent further damage, it’s important to...

What cleanser is suitable for my skin type?

Cleansing is always the first step to any basic skin care routine. A good cleanser will be gentle, fragrance and irritant free and won’t leave your skin feeling sticky or dry after rinsing. It is important that...

How do you protect your skin against pollution?

It’s not just UV light from the sun that wreaks havoc on our complexion; environmental damage is also a cause of dull, rough, blotchy, discoloured, and older-looking skin. Daily exposure to various forms of pollution...

Can I use my night cream as a day cream?

"If it's not sunny outside, can I use my night cream during the day?"

Understanding Cosmetics Ingredients Labels

Whether it’s a drugstore moisturiser or a € 200 eye cream from an upscale spa, the first thing you need to look at for any cosmetic product you buy isn’t the claims or product description, it’s the...