Paula's Choice
Advanced Replenishing TonerA toner built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
A toner built around Hyaluronic acid and Ferulic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 23.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 29.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
2,3-Butanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sucrose, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sphingolipids
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sphingolipids
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phospholipids, Polysorbate 20, Sphingolipids
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Humectant
Skin Conditioning
Solvent
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2-3 / —
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Binding, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Syrups, hydrolysed starch. A complex combination obtained by the hydrolysis of cornstarch by the action of acids or enzymes. It consists primarily of d-glucose, maltose and maltodextrins
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Corn Starch →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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