Personally if the cost doesn't fit a frugal student budget I don't care whether my face is melting or not, I'm waiting for the sale. So I thank the God of OzBargain and frugality that they're having a sale.
Just like those "paid actor" Neutrogena ads, everybody who describes Paula's Choice ends off coming as a shill to those who haven't tried the products; but they're worth the cost when you can follow the site instructions to determine your skin type/condition.
Using below referral code, gives some random OzBargainer $15 credit.