Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
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Description
- cruelty-free toner that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin c.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
- it does contain fragrances.
- it is likely to be good for anti aging and brightening skin.
- it is reef safe.
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
Directions
After cleansing, apply toner to a cotton pad and gently stroke over face and neck. Do not rinse. Follow with the rest of your morning or evening skincare routine. For daytime, finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.
Routine Usage
62
routines use it
53%
use it in the am
47%
use it in the pm
35%
use it in am & pm
Ingredient Details
Oily Skin is determined by your genetics, but can also be influenced by factors such as stress levels, changing hormonal levels, and humidity.
Reduces Redness
from 5 ingredients
Redness and irritation may be caused by several reasons, although there is no definitive answer. Reasons may range from physical exertion to sun exposure, allergies, or Rosacea.
Skin irritation can arise from a number of reasons: very dry skin, sensitivity to certain ingredients, allergies, dermatitis, bug bites, eczema, rosacea, and illness are common factors.
The most common cause of textured skin is a build up of dead skin cells. The easiest way to get rid of textured skin is to exfoliate and give your skin the proper nutrients.
Good For Anti Aging
from 4 ingredients
Decreased natural production of oils, degraded collagen, UV exposure, and lifestyle all contribute to how your skin looks over time. Although we cannot stop aging, there are ingredients that have been shown to slow the process: retinoids, antioxidants, and some peptides.
Dark spots are areas where the skin has changed color due to sun exposure.
Common acne is known as Acne vulgaris. Acne forms when skin follicles are clogged by sebum, hair, skin cells, or oils. There are several types of acne: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.
Dull skin is temporary; all it usually will need is a little perk-me-up, such as extra hydration, some exfoliation, and vitamin nourishment.
Vitamin C helps to diminish fine lines, brighten the skin, boost hydration, and can even out skin tone.
Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 that is present in many skin repairing processes. It can help boost your skinβs natural barrier and increase levels of ceramides.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids that bond dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Ceramides are known for their ability to hold water.
Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant, meaning it has the ability to hold water and rehydrate skin.
Our analysis didn't find any major concerns with the ingredients in this product.
However, this doesn't mean that it is perfect! We suggest doing further research.
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner 26 Ingredients Explained
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1
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Also known as: Aqua, Eau, Purified Water, Aqua / Water, Distilled Water, Deionized Water
Necessary for all life on Earth. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated! Water often makes up the largest percentage of a product.
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2
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
An organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic compound that has antimicrobial and antiviral properties. It acts a humectant in skincare products, meaning it helps skin retain moisture by pulling moisture from the air.
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3
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Also known as: Bg
AKA Butanediol, a colorless liquid. A skin-conditioning agent and humectant.
Extra info: Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diolβ (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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4
Smoothing
Also known as: Vitamin B3, Nicotinamide, 3-Pyridinecarboxamide
AKA Vitamin B3. Niacinamide is gaining popularity for its multiple benefits in skincare. It is used as an acne treatment, dark-spot fader, helps strengthen the skinβs natural barrier, and has been shown to aid in wrinkle smoothing.
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7
Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is a fragrance.
8
Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Arctium Lappa Root Extract.
9
Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters.
10
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA is a conditioning agent. It is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
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11
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol can be good for be good for sensitive skin.
12
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Also known as: Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronan, Hyaluronic Sodium, Hyaluronic Salt
Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant, meaning it has the ability to hold water and rehydrate skin. Because of this, it is great for soothing and adding moisture to dry skin.
It is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints; it is commonly derived from sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
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13
Skin Conditioning
Also known as: Ceramide Np,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
Ceramide NP is one type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
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14
Skin Conditioning
Also known as: 1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide
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15
Skin Conditioning
Also known as: Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
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17
Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
We don't have a description for Cholesterol.
18
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C and is an antioxidant. It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
20
Emulsifying
We don't have a description for Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate.
21
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Caprylyl Glycol.
22
Emulsifying, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Hexylene Glycol is a fragrance.
24
Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Xanthan Gum.
26
Preservative
Germicidal, antimicrobial, and aromatic. Often used as a perfume fixative, antiseptic, or preserving agent in pharmaceutical products.
Alternate name: 2-Phenoxyethanol
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alcohol-free
Alcohol Free
Some harsh forms of alcohol can break down your skin's natural barrier with prolonged use.
This product is free of harsh alcohols π
silicon-free
Silicon Free
Silicones are a colorless substance derived from the silicon mineral used to help boost the appearance and feel of a product.
This product is free of silicons π
fragrance-free
Contains Fragrance
Fragrances are the ingredients in your skincare that either neutralize bad scents or are used to make a product smell good. Fragrances come in 3 forms: synthetic, natural, or essential oils.
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
sulfate-free
Sulfate Free
Sulfates are a type of salt mainly used as cleaning agents in skincare.
This product is free of sulfates π
paraben-free
Paraben Free
Parabens are a type of preservative to preserve shelf-life and prevent growth of bacteria in products.
This product is free of parabens π
oil-free
Oil Free
Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.
This product is free of oils π
fungal-acne safe
Not Malassezia Safe
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
reef-safe
Reef Safe
Many factors affect if a product is reef safe, including the particle size of ingredients. We do our best to ensure our data is accurate, so please get in touch if you spot an error.
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs π
eu-allergen-free
Eu Allergen Free
A list of the most-known allergic substances from the European Unionβs Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
This product is free of EU allergens π
vegan
Non Vegan
Vegan products are formulated without animal products including honey, dairy, eggs, and more.
This product is not vegan π₯
cruelty-free
Cruelty Free
Cruelty-Free is a label that certifies a brand is not testing products on animals.
