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Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser Full size

Defense Cleanser

This silky cleanser gently removes dirt, excess oil and skin-dulling pollutants.

£26.00 £20.80

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This silky cleanser gently removes dirt, excess oil and skin-dulling pollutants.
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Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Type: + All skin types
Concern: Anti-Ageing, Dull skin
Ingredients: Amino acids, Lauric acid, Phospholipids View all
Routine: Cleanser

Skin Type:
+ All skin types

198 ml
30 ml

How does it work?

Removes makeup
Strengthens skin's natural barrier
Protects skin against the harmful effects of pollution

Erase the effects of daily pollution with this gel-to-cream cleanser.

Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser gently removes makeup, excess oil and skin-dulling pollutants without leaving skin feeling tight or dry. The exclusive Anti Pollution Factor blend with a triple superfood complex of green tea, liquorice and soy works to neutralise surface pollutants and restore the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Starting as a refreshing gel then morphing into a cushiony cream, this silky cleanser leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed.

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Find out if this formula works for you.

Because skincare works best when it suits your skin type.

What is your skin type?

WE KNOW SKIN.

Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and wait 15-30 minutes. Select what you see and how you feel.

Select your skin type(optional)

Normal Skin No signs of tightness or oilyness.Dry Skin My skin feels tight and may have a flaky area.Combination Skin I have an oily T-zone and normal to dry everywhere else.Oily Skin My skin looks shiny and feels sleek to the touch.

What's inside?

Key ingredients

Amino acids

Amino acids
Amino acids are the building blocks of peptides and proteins. Every amino acid has a specific role such as maintaining skin’s hydration, texture, resilience, and a healthy appearance.

Lauric acid

Lauric acid
A fatty acid obtained from coconut oil and other natural fats. Has calming benefits for the skin.

Phospholipids

Phospholipids
Type of lipid (fat) composed of glycerol, fatty acids, and phosphate. Acts as water-binding and skin-restoring agent.

The full ingredient list:

Ingredients:
Aqua, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (cleansing agent), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine (cleansing agent), Sodium Lauroamphoacetate (cleansing agent), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (cleansing/lather agent), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate (texture enhancer/emulsifier), Decyl Glucoside (cleansing agent), Pentylene Glycol (hydration), Sodium Chloride (stabilizer/texture enhancer), Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate (cleansing agent), Lauric Acid (cleansing agent), Lactic Acid (hydration), Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids (skin-soothing), Sorbitan Laurate (cleansing agent/emulsifier), Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (cleansing agent), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (hydration), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing), Linoleic Acid (skin-restoring), Phospholipids (skin-restoring), Glycine (amino acid/hydration), Alanine (amino acid/hydration), Serine (amino acid/hydration), Valine (amino acid/hydration), Isoleucine (amino acid/hydration), Proline (amino acid/hydration), Threonine (amino acid/hydration), Cocoyl Proline (hydration), Sodium Citrate (pH adjuster), Sodium PCA (skin-replenishing), Sodium Lactate (hydration), Arginine (amino acid/hydration), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (antioxidant/hydration), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), PCA (amino acid/hydration), Histidine (amino acid/hydration), Phenylalanine (amino acid/hydration), Lactoperoxidase (hydration), Glucose Oxidase (hydration), Aspartic Acid (amino acid/hydration), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).

How to use

Step 1: Cleanser Cleanser

How to use a cleanser

Use morning and evening. Splash the face and eyes generously with water. Apply a small amount of cleanser to your face using vigorous yet gentle circular motions. Rinse well. Repeat or use with a clean washcloth to remove heavy makeup.

Here's a step-by-step of your morning & evening skincare application.

Step 1: Cleanser

Wet your face and apply a small amount with gentle, circular motions. Rinse well. To remove heavy makeup, repeat or use with a clean, wet washcloth.

Step 2: Toner

With your fingertips or a cotton pad, gently apply over the face and neck. Do not rinse.

Step 3 Exfoliants

Gently apply with your fingertips or a cotton pad over the face and neck, including the eye area (avoid lash line and eyelids). Do not rinse. Start slowly: Apply every other day and note your skin's response. Then use up to twice daily.

Step 4 Treatments

Dispense a pearl-sized amount to your hand and apply once or twice daily to the face, neck and eye area.

Step 5 Moisturisers

Use a day moisturiser as the last step in your morning skincare routine and apply liberally at least 15 minutes before stepping into sun exposure. As always, it's best to reapply every two hours once the skin has been exposed to direct sunlight. For a night moisturiser, apply a small amount once or twice daily to the face and neck.

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What makes this cleanser different to other Paula's Choice cleansers?

This water-soluble cleanser turns from a gel into a cream when mixed with water. It gently removes impurities, makeup and excess oil, while neutralising skin-dulling pollutants. It is ideal for all skin types, and is designed for anyone concerned with pollution and free radical damage.

Can I recycle this product?

This packaging is made of two components. The tube is made from HDPE plastic and the cap is made from PP plastic. Please check with your local council before recycling this product.