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Paula's Choice is finally available in store. Here are 10 of the best products, ranked.

Yes! Really! No lie! You can now buy Paula's Choice IRL and sweet mercy we're excited.

The cult skincare brand officially hits Sephora shelves today — and we can't wait to (hygienically) touch and feel ALL of the (tester) things in store for the first time, ever.

Ask any dermatologist or skin expert for the best stuff to use on your skin, and I guarantee they'll point you in the direction of Paula's Choice. It's popular for good reason — the formulas are effective, proven and get the job done without all the fluffy marketing BS.

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So, in celebration of the launch, we thought we'd pull together a ranking of all the best Paula's Choice products you can get your hands on.

Alrighty, grab a shopping bag and let's go!

10. Paula's Choice RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser, $38.

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If you're in the market for a cleanser that's not going to faff around and strip your skin, this is a very good option. Perfect for morning and night, it throughly cleanses your skin, without making it feel dry and tight, thanks to the presence of hyaluronic acid and ceramides. The result? Soft, hydrated and clean skin.

9. Paula's Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer, $56.

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Recently reformulated to include newer, more powerful ingredients, Paula's Choice Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturiser is a silky, ultra light lotion that uses ingredients like ceramides to provide all-day hydration, for beautifully plump, dewy skin. (Seriously, the finish is beautiful!).

8. Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream, $59.

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Everyone with a set of eyes struggles with things like dullness and fine lines — some more so than others — and it can be gosh darn tricky to treat. While this won't fix dark under eyes (it's mighty hard to find a topical product that will, especially if it's genetic), this eye cream uses stabilised five per cent vitamin C to help tackle dullness, while peptides and hyaluronic acid work to smooth and hydrate.

7. Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster, $89.

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For the uninitiated, peptides are like building blocks for the things responsible for firm skin — like elastin, keratin and collagen. This cutie is a booster treatment (you can add to moisturiser or use it alone) that features six different peptides which work to repair the signs of ageing, support collagen production, and make the skin look overall healthier, firmer and happier. All without irritation. What a dream!

6. Paula's Choice CLINCAL 1% Retinol Treatment, $92.

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If you're an experienced retinol user looking for something effective, yet hydrating on the skin (a lot of vitamin A formulas out there tend to dry the skin out), this formula features a high-strength one per cent retinol concentration, along with skin-supportive peptides and vitamin C. It's the ultimate skincare smoothie for targeting wrinkles, fine lines and uneven skin tone. 

5. Paula's Choice CLINICAL 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment, $89.

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Retinol, bakuchiol AND peptides? Why the hell not! This triple-action powerhouse is the cat's knuckles when it comes to targeting the signs of ageing, working to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines without upsetting the skin barrier. 

It's a light lotion (sinks in like a dream) that features 0.3 per cent retinol, along with two per cent bakuchiol for all-round healthier-looking skin. A great choice if you don't know where to start when it comes to the whole vitamin A thing.

4. Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant, $50.

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If exfoliants have a habit of feeling way too spicy on your skin, try this. It's one of the newer products on the PC block, but a highly awaited addition for sensitive skin girlies who want to dip their toes into the chemical exfoliation game. It's gentle, yet wonderfully effective when it comes to brightening and smoothing the skin's texture.

3. Paula's Choice CLINICAL Niacinamide 20% Treatment, $76.

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If you're someone with multiple skin concerns who's looking for an all-rounder serum that tackles everything from bumps to blemishes and enlarged pores - this fan favourite niacinamide (vitamin B3) serum is right up your alley. Gentle on all skin types, you'll notice a more even, brighter skin tone with regular use.

2. Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster, $76.

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If you can't afford to fork out over $200 on a vitamin C serum every few months, you gotta try this guy. It's packed with a whole whack of brightening antioxidants, including a combo of 15 per cent stabilised vitamin C, vitamin E and ferulic acid. Add it to your moisturiser or serum to level things up, or just apply it directly to your face for an immediately brighter, more even and healthier-looking complexion.

1. Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, $49.

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If you know anything about Paula's Choice, then you're probably familiar with this product. This TikTok viral, best-selling 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant now sells globally every six seconds — which is... HUGE. And there's very good reason as to why it's the brand's best seller.

With ingredients like beta hydroxy acid to shed dead skin cells and unclog pores, this leave-on exfoliant works to smooth and brighten skin, while keeping the barrier in good check (read: won't blow out your skin). 

If you're going to try one product, make it this one!

Want to have a deep dive into all the ingredients of the above products and see if they're right for your skin? Check out the Paula's Choice Beautypedia Skincare Ingredient Checker, which is just a very handy tool we wish we came across yonks ago.

Happy shopping!

Have you tried Paula's Choice before? What products are you looking forward to trying? Share with us in the comment section below.

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