Paula's Choice
Advanced Replenishing TonerA toner built around AHA and Lactic acid, for smoothing and hydration.
A toner built around Hyaluronic acid and Ferulic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 395.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 29.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Silicone-free, Pore-clogger-free, Oil-free and Vegan; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
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 Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 20
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
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hair Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20 (in both products)
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.
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 →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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