Paula's Choice Enriched Calming Toner vs COSRX AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive

Paula's Choice

Enriched Calming Toner

COSRX

AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive

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

A toner built around Centella asiatica and Panthenol, for hydration and soothing irritation.

Toner

26 ingredients

27 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 26.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

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

Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)2
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60

Benefits

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

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Panthenol, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid

Concerns

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 Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Propolis Extract
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water (in both products)
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

Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
- Animal-derived
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Hexanediol
Solvent
0 / —
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning

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
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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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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →