Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner versus Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner .
Published on May 17, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 18 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
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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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 Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner 28 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
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Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner 28 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner 28 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Glycereth-26 • Dimethiconol • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Panthenol • Allantoin • Glycerin • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Niacinamide • Superoxide Dismutase • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Laureth-4 • Laureth-23 • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Benzoate • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • 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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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 Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxanePaula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).
The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.
Evening primrose is native to North America.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis OilPaula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinPaula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 27.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePaula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.
Laureth-4 is created by reacting ethylene oxide with Lauryl Alcohol. It is a surfactant and emulsifier.
Surfactants reduce the surface tension of ingredients so they can mix better. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients such as oil and water from separating.
Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 33.
Laureth-23 is created by reacting ethylene oxide with Lauryl Alcohol.
It is a cleansing ingredient. This means it helps lift oils and dirt so they may be rinsed away with water.
The 23 refers to the number of repeating ethylene oxides in the molecule.
Learn more about Laureth-23Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 32.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPaula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 23.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 35.
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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoatePaula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 36.
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.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinPaula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 39.
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 Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 26.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 38.
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.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidPaula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 27.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 40.
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.
Learn more about Sorbic AcidPaula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 28.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 41.
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Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner 28 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner 28 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner 28 ingredients
A lovely moisturizing milky toner. I've put it in a spray bottle and like to apply two layers
A lovely moisturizing milky toner. I've put it in a spray bottle and like to apply two layers
It is extremely hydrating and it brightened my skin a little bit. However, I think due to the niacinamide in it, it didn’t get rid of the texture on my foraged. Once I stopped using it, the texture cleared up.
It is extremely hydrating and it brightened my skin a little bit. However, I think due to the niacinamide in it, it didn’t get rid of the texture on my foraged. Once I stopped using it, the texture cleared up.
Holy Grail.
I started using this toner when I was on Isotretinoin. I got off Isotretinoin one year ago and have refused to let it go. This toner is what water drench and hydro boost are trying to be. After using this my skin feels like a...
Holy Grail.
I started using this toner when I was on Isotretinoin. I got off Isotretinoin one year ago and have refused to let it go. This toner is what water drench and hydro boost are trying to be. After using this my skin feels like a desert that finally got rain. I don't even use cotton pads anymore. I pour it in my hands and directly apply.
Pro Tip: Use two applications during the winter! = )
Of note, I have a lot of allergies. Check my profile for the rundown!
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner 41 ingredients
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