SKIN RECOVERY Softening Cream Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
Updated September 29, 2026
Cream cleanser that leaves skin soft and calm; discontinued and missed.
What the community says
A creamy AM/PM cleanser with soybean oil, mineral oil, beta-glucan, and chamomile for skin that hates stripping washes. It suits dry, dehydrated, or rosacea-prone faces. The big catch is that it’s discontinued.
What this means for you
Backed by 5 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/SkincareAddictionUK and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Soft, non-stripping cream texture
- Beta-glucan plus chamomile soothe
- Good for dry or dehydrated skin
Watch out for
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 6 mentions across 5 threads
Paula's Choice SKIN RECOVERY Softening Cream Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 5 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/SkincareAddictionUK and 2 more, summarized.
“Wash w/Paula’s Choice Softening Cream Cleanser and a silicone face scrubber”
Positive
“Cleanse w/Bioderma Micellar Water on an exfoliating cotton round + wash w/Paula’s Choice Softening Cream Cleanser”
Positive
“All I’ve done is stick to my routine consistently and what I know works for me.”
Positive
“Paula’s choice softening cream cleanser (for “very dry” skin) has been so helpful in setting a soft and clear base for the rest of my routine.”
Positive
“I have oily, dehydrated skin and this product is smooth and soothing!”
Positive
“I did find gel cleansers extremely irritating and drying for my skin so I’ve switched to cream cleansers”
Positive
“My current routine is:”
Positive
“AM”
Positive
“Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Softening Cream Cleanser”
Positive
“What are you using now that PC Softening Cream Cleanser is gone?”
Mentioned
“Enjoyed this cleaner a lot, but of course they discontinued it.”
Mentioned
“anyone who used to like this product has had any success with anything else?”
Mentioned
“My current routine:”
Positive
“Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Softening Cream Cleanser”
Positive
“AM”
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