CALM Ultra-Gentle Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
Updated October 16, 2026
Moisture-preserving cleanser for reactive skin; rinse-off takes extra rubbing.
What the community says
A mild cleanser featuring glycerin and Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate for reactive or moisture-depleted skin. It earns its keep during exfoliation routines, yet residue can demand extra rubbing to rinse clean.
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Real Reddit threads — 8 mentions across 6 threads
Paula's Choice CALM Ultra-Gentle Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 6 threads from r/Rosacea, r/eczema and 3 more, summarized.
“I use the Ultra-Gentle Cleanser from Paula's Choice only at night”
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“I don't know what's so great about the PC cleanser except that it doesn't cause irritation”
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“I switched my cleanser to Paula Choice’s choice ultra gentle cleanser.”
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“Before that, my eyelids were so red and dry.”
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“That helped a lot because it didn’t strip the moisture.”
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“Here are some gentle cleansers I’d recommend”
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“Paula’s Choice Calm Ultra Gentle Cleanser ($22)”
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“I believe they are all cruelty-free (no animal testing)”
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“the Paula’s choice ultra gentle cleanser if I’m doing some sort of exfoliating treatment”
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“In the p.m., I use the same cleanser OR the Paula’s choice ultra gentle cleanser”
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“if I’m doing some sort of exfoliating treatment”
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“I have Paula’s Choice Calm cleanser which I like but it takes too much rubbing to get the foam off.”
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“Paula’s Choice Calm cleanser which I like but it takes too much rubbing to get the foam off.”
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“the Paula’s choice ultra gentle cleanser if I’m doing some sort of exfoliating treatment”
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“In the p.m., I use ... the Paula’s choice ultra gentle cleanser”
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“if I’m doing some sort of exfoliating treatment”
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