Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner versus Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner .
Published on October 17, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 14 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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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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.
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
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner 24 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner 24 ingredients
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
Water • Glycerin • Ethoxydiglycol • Niacinamide • Acetyl Glucosamine • Salix Nigra Bark Extract • Resveratrol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Phospholipids • Epigallocatechin Gallate • Carnosine • Genistein • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Adenosine • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterPaula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinPaula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner contains this as ingredient number 19.
Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin. Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in. This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsPaula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Carnosine.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
EGCG is most famous for being found in green tea. It is a type of catechin, a potent antioxidant.
Antioxidants protect our skin from oxidative damage, helping with slowing the signs of aging.
A study from 2018 found EGCG to help reduce melanin and melanoma cells.
Learn more about the skin benefits of green tea here.
Learn more about Epigallocatechin GallatePaula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Genistein.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePaula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPaula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is a form of Vitamin C.
Acetyl Glucosamine helps the skin produce hyaluronic acid and boost hydration.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals, molecules that may damage skin cells.
When paired with niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine has been shown to be effective at reducing discoloration.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Acetyl GlucosaminePaula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 19.
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 29.
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumPaula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 31.
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 37.
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 38.
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner 24 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients
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