Medicube
PDRN Pink Peptide TonerPaula's Choice
Pore-Reducing TonerA toner built around Niacinamide and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
A toner built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 21.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 32.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

Benefits

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Niacinamide
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Oleth-10, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arctium Lappa
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- 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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Sodium Citrate
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Trisodium citrate
Learn more about Sodium Citrate →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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