ROUND LAB Birch Moisturizing Toner Pad vs Paula's Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner

ROUND LAB

Birch Moisturizing Toner Pad

Paula's Choice

Advanced Replenishing Toner

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

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

Toner

24 ingredients

41 ingredients

Brand price

USD 23.80 · checked 25 Sept 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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Key Ingredients

Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbic Acid

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

Benefits

Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Panthenol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

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
Dark Spots1
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Acetyl Glucosamine

Concerns

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol

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
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Oenothera Biennis Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
0-1 / —
Glucose
Humectant
0-1 / —
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
- Brightening
- Reduces Irritation
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating

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

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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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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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
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