Dermalogica ultracalming mist vs Paula's Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner

Dermalogica

Paula's Choice

A toner built around Colloidal oatmeal, for hydration and barrier repair.

A toner built around Hyaluronic acid and Ferulic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Toner

12 ingredients

41 ingredients

Brand price

USD 49.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 29.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Colloidal oatmeal1
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ferulic acid1
A plant antioxidant that stabilises vitamins C and E.
Ferulic Acid

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Glycerin
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Bisabolol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate
Emulsifying
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Emollient
- Colloidal oatmeal
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Bisabolol
Skin Conditioning
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Glycereth-26
Humectant
0 / 0
Polysorbate 20
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dimethiconol
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Linoleic Acid
Emollient
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Oleic Acid
Emollient
2-3 / —
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Linolenic Acid
Emollient
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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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)
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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.
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