POV: You’re on the hunt for some truly efficacious skincare that can target your skincare concerns without breaking the bank.
I’m right there with you. I’m always looking for products that will keep my skin smooth, glowing, and hydrated. Living in a big city, my skin is exposed to a lot of pollutants, and I want skincare that protects. I also love to travel, and I need skincare that addresses the dry, itchy skin brought on by flying.
In my search for skincare that works for my skin, I came across Prose, a personalized skincare brand, and found Paula’s Choice, an influencer-favorite, on TikTok.
Let’s compare:
1. If you want custom skincare solutions to suit your specific needs… Prose
Most of us have more than one skincare issue. Rather than buying dozens of different serums and creams to tackle each individual skin concern, I love that Prose’s Custom Cleanser, Custom Serum, and Custom Moisturizer can each target multiple issues at once.
Simply take Prose’s fun quiz, and they create a customized product. From over 15 million formula combinations, only one is uniquely yours. That way, whether you’re targeting blemishes, wrinkles, dull skin, or other concerns (or all of the above!), there’s a one-of-a-kind solution for you.
Paula’s Choice has a skin type quiz to determine which of their products may work best for you, but they don’t get granular with personalized skincare like Prose does.
2. If you want clinically tested ingredients that are seriously effective… Prose
I decided to give Prose a try, first based on their fair pricing. With products ranging from $24.65 to $54.40, plus 50% off your first subscription order, free shipping, and exclusive perks when you subscribe, it was worth trying.
Then, there’s the reassurance that these science-backed products are efficacious. Prose’s products have been tested on over 2,000 people with diverse skin types and tones, and according to their own studies, they’ve been clinically tested for visible results in 4 weeks.*
Count me among those that have found success with Prose. Using these products daily has given life back to my skin, too. It feels soft to the touch and looks so healthy and hydrated—I attribute that to the powerful bakuchiol, red algae, and niacinamide in my formulas!
My skin felt smoother after using Paula’s Choice’s for a few weeks, but I didn’t notice a glow or reduced appearance of flakiness that I saw with Prose.
*Individual results may vary.
3. If you’re a skincare expert who knows how to combine different products… Paula’s Choice
Paula’s Choice offers pre-formulated products made to target specific skin concerns, such as reducing fine lines and wrinkles, firming up the skin, or controlling oil.
Skincare aficionados who know how different ingredients work for certain skin concerns or what the best percentage of ingredients like retinol or BHA to use will love Paula’s Choice. On the other hand, if you end up using the wrong mix of products, you could end up irritating your skin…but Prose won’t let that happen with their custom formulas! 🙌
But if you’re not sure what the percentages mean or how to even tell your AHAs from your BHAs, leave the guesswork to Prose.
4. If you want a routine that adapts to your evolving skin concerns… Prose
Prose’s consultation evaluates all sorts of factors that can impact your skincare, like how much time you spend outdoors or your stressors. ☀️ Sometimes, life may feel easy-breezy, and your skincare products might reflect that. Other times, stressful projects at work or major life changes can impact your skin.
Thankfully, Prose allows you to offer feedback on each order and refines products to suit your needs as they change. So when you go from spending several hours a day outside in the height of summer to barely making it out in the harsh cold of winter, Prose will adapt to address your skin concerns while also taking into account your changing lifestyle and environmental factors. Can Paula’s Choice do that?
Get clear, radiant skin with Prose
When it comes to buying skincare, I’m done playing guessing games on which ingredients my skin needs and spending money on new types of products every time the seasons change. Did I mention Prose has a 100% satisfaction guarantee? If you don’t love it, they’ll adjust your formula, or you’ll receive a full refund.
Sorry, Paula’s Choice - you were good, but with Prose, my skincare is always formulated specifically to make my skin as healthy as possible. If you’re ready for an effective, customized skincare routine that won’t blow your budget, I can’t recommend Prose enough.
