First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner Versus Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner versus Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on July 25, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free toners. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner

Toner American Brand United States

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Irritation

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger (2)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Glycereth-26 • Squalane • Sorbitan Oleate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Honey • Saccharomyces/Honey Ferment Filtrate • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Beta-Glucan • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Propolis Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tetrasodium EDTA • Chlorphenesin • Benzoic Acid • Sorbic Acid

Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Glycereth-26 • Polysorbate 20 • Dimethiconol • Linoleic Acid • Oleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Phospholipids • Carnosine • Epigallocatechin Gallate • Genistein • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sphingolipids • Ferulic Acid • Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Acetyl Glucosamine • Quercetin • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Beta Vulgaris Root Extract • Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract • Lecithin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydrolyzed Corn Starch • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Palmitic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Xanthan Gum • Laureth-23 • Laureth-4 • Aminomethyl Propanol • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Benzoate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Benzoic Acid • Sorbic Acid

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Glycereth-26

What it does: Humectant

Community Rating: Mixed

Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.

It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.

As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 38.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 30.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 36.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

What it does: Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing

Community Rating: Liked

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 23.

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 31.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 37.

Chlorphenesin

What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 26.

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 39.

Benzoic Acid

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.

The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.

In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.

The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.

Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 27.

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 40.

Sorbic Acid

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.

Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.

Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.

Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 28.

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 41.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients

41% are loved or liked

11% have mixed ratings

44% are disliked or very disliked

4% have no rating yet

34% are loved or liked

17% have mixed ratings

37% are disliked or very disliked

12% have no rating yet

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

5.0 /5

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screamadelica

7 months ago · Normal Skin

Review

good ‘milky toner’
this toner has that ‘milky’ look and feel similar to a lot of Korean toners like the Tonymoly Ceramide one (and probably the I’m...

good ‘milky toner’
this toner has that ‘milky’ look and feel similar to a lot of Korean toners like the Tonymoly Ceramide one (and probably the I’m From rice toner, which i haven’t tried). this is not the most hydrating toner ever, but it does what a simple toner should do, which is to prep the skin. it’s also priced well compared to most other toners at sephora and ulta.