Paula's Choice Enriched Calming Toner vs COSRX 5 PDRN B5 Vital Soothing Toner

Paula's Choice

COSRX

A toner built around Hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.

A toner built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

Toner

26 ingredients

38 ingredients

Brand price

USD 32.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 23.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Oenothera Biennis Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Myristamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Oenothera Biennis Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycereth-26
Humectant
0 / 0
Dimethiconol
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
3 / 2
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
0 / 0
- Vitamin E
- Antioxidant
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
2,3-Butanediol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
Solvent
Sodium DNA
Skin Conditioning

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)
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
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Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
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Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
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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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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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