RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
Updated July 31, 2026
Ceramide and HA-rich formula soothes and supports the skin barrier
What the community says
Gentle foaming cleanser with ceramides and hyaluronic acid that tackles oily, sensitive skin and redness without stripping, highly favored for removing sunscreen and calming skin barrier issues.
What this means for you
What people love
- Ceramide and HA-rich formula soothes and supports the skin barrier
- Effectively removes mineral sunscreen without leaving an oily residue
- Gentle enough for reactive skin and doesn't cause tightness post-cleanse
Watch out for
- Contains an ingredient known to clog pores, which may aggravate acne-prone skin
- Some users with acne reported breakouts potentially linked to this cleanser
- Not the best for very textured or pore-clogged skin, per some community feedback
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads
3 threads from r/acne, r/koreanskincare
“Product Name: Paula's Choice Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser”
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“Your Skin Type: Oily”
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“Type of Cleanser: Foaming”
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“what I use now is Paula’s Choice Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser.”
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“It does a really good job of removing the sunscreen but doesn’t leave an oily residue behind like some makeup removers.”
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“It has one ingredient that can clog pores but hasn’t caused problems for me”
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“So far I only like Paula's Choice facewashes.”
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“I use the dark blue bottle, it's a foaming cleanser for anti aging and acne prone skin”
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“Do you use the “perfectly balanced foaming cleanser”?”
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