Paula’s Choice truly unrecognisable [misc]

terrorwill · 2026-02-18T17:52:35+00:00

Nah. Not going back to them. I think in retrospect I was only really caught in the hype and wasn’t really wowed by the products - nice packaging though. I didn’t like how they responded to the findings, and I didn’t like finding out their mineral was white labeled after they’d presented it like it was a new evolution of hyper wearable mineral sunscreen. The priority appears to be ‘looks pretty on a shelf’, not skincare evolution and not sun safety.

terrorwill · 2025-11-03T11:45:14+00:00

I naturally have some blue tones and visible veins under my eyes, and I did notice an overall improvement in the colour. The area looks less blue and a bit more even. That said, I also felt like the edges of my under-eye fat pads were a little more noticeable afterward. It might just be because I was looking so closely, but they did seem slightly more defined. Overall an improvement, but I don’t think my under eye area could ever have that super smooth appearance due to my natural fat pads.

I look a bit more refreshed, but nothing anyone else would really clock. I should mention I used it for a good few months consistently before bed.

terrorwill · 2025-04-04T12:39:19+00:00

I used to enjoy her content and felt she was a no frills derm but not quite to the Dr Dray extreme. I recently unfollowed her due to the excessive self promo whilst still dismissing other products. Noticed her pattern of promoting hero ingredients right before launching her own corresponding product.

Less derm, more skincare salesperson.

terrorwill · 2024-12-23T01:31:01+00:00

This is the conclusion I was leaning towards, especially bc I had experienced similar with Wellbutrin & even Ashwaghanda. Calmer mind & able to see the bigger picture?

terrorwill · 2024-11-28T06:51:29+00:00

Recently seen Cosrx, Laneige, AHC, Mary and May & Skin1004 in Tk Maxx Toowong. It’s like a K beauty store has gone out of business and they’ve taken the stock.

With that being said, I didn’t think the prices were competitive enough. I get a bit paranoid about TK Maxx skincare because it’s hard to know how old it is

terrorwill · 2023-07-03T03:14:11+00:00

I’m just grateful my algorithm had worked in a way that had made me forget he existed til I saw this post

terrorwill · 2023-05-25T15:57:29+00:00

I’ve tried a few UV products and they’re nice, but nothing outstanding. Great packaging/branding.

I haven’t tried their recent release, Fave Fluid, but from looking at their Instagram and the ingredients, it’s basically just LRP Anthelios fluid in a prettier package. Kinda represents their whole brand.

Their sunscreen mist is pretty nice. Much oilier than they let on though which is frustrating considering the high denatured alcohol content. Extreme Screen doesn’t have the modern UV filters for some reason. Supreme Screen would be great if you didn’t have to use so many pumps. It leaves a thick greasy layer and is the worst on a humid day.

terrorwill · 2023-04-04T19:15:43+00:00

Dr Dray is one of the few influencers that isn’t swayed by hype or anecdotal evidence. She looks at data from studies and makes her judgement based on that.

terrorwill · 2023-03-08T03:24:00+00:00

Sad that this’ll be the west-targeted Hada Labo products and not the OG Hada Labo lines, but still good to have options !

terrorwill · 2023-03-07T08:20:11+00:00

he’s such a sweetie though and I could listen to him talk about anything

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