Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner

Key Ingredients

• Quick Information
• Product Ingredients
• Research
• How To Use
• FAQs

• Function

  Toner

  Texture

  Liquid

  Skin Types

  Normal to Combination / Very Oily

  Sensitive-Friendly

  Yes

  Pregnancy-Friendly

  Yes

  Skincare Routine

  After Cleanser, Before Exfoliant

  Allergy Information

  None

• Water (Aqua), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Niacinamide (vitamin B3/skin-restoring), Adenosine Triphosphate (skin-restoring), Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract (chamomile extract/skin-soothing), Arctium Lappa Root Extract (burdock extract/antioxidant), Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (hydration/skin replenishing), Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (hydration/skin replenishing), Sodium PCA (hydration/skin replenishing), Panthenol (skin replenishing), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate (hydration/skin replenishing), Ceramide 3 (hydration/skin replenishing), Ceramide 6 II (hydration/skin replenishing), Ceramide 1 (hydration/skin replenishing), Phytosphingosine (hydration/skin replenishing), Cholesterol (hydration/skin replenishing), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Oleth-10 (texture-enhancing), DEA-Oleth-10 Phosphate (texture-enhancing) , Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (texture-enhancing), Polysorbate 20 (emollient), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Hexylene Glycol (preservative), Sodium Citrate (pH balancing), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Trisodium EDTA (stabilizer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative)

• STUDIES USED TO HELP FORMULATE THIS PRODUCT:

  International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, volume 28, issue 6, pages 447-51 Molecular Medicine Reports, November 2010, issue 6, pages 895–901 Inflammopharmacology, October 2011, issue 5, pages 245-54 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2008, issue 4, pages 281-9 American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, issue 2, pages 107-29 Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, issue 1, 3 pages 279-287 International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2000, issue 1, pages 21-52 Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia, December 2013, issue 6, pages 687-91 Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, January 2006, issue 2, pages 96-101 Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, January-March 2013, issue 1, pages 4–11 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, issue 2, pages 88-93 Journal of Cosmetic Science, July-August 2011, issue 4, pages 361-70 The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2014, 7, issue 3, pages 18–26 Dermato-Endocrinology, July 2012, issue 3, pages 253-8 Indian Dermatology Online Journal, April-June 2013, issue 2, pages 143-146

• 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 25 or greater. Detailed instructions on how/when to apply your Paula's Choice products can be found in our How to Put Together Your Own Skincare Routine article.

• What do toners “tone”? I thought Paula didn’t recommend toners!

  Paula has always recommended toners that are well-formulated. Toners can be a great after-cleansing step to be sure you’ve removed all of your makeup. When properly formulated, they soothe skin and add hydrating ingredients to make skin softer, not to mention they’re another leave-on source for antioxidants and other ingredients that improve skin’s healthy functioning.

  How do I know which toner is right for me? Besides skin type, what are the main differences between Paula's Choice toners?

  All of our toners restore skin, help remove last traces of makeup, are alcohol- and fragrance-free, and contain no unnecessary irritants such as menthol, peppermint, and citrus oils. They are great as an adjunct to a more thorough cleansing routine, especially post-workout or in hot/humid climates. Even more significantly they go beyond the basics by offering skin benefits you can see and feel.

   

  Calm Redness Relief Toners

  are specially formulated with a proven complex of barrier repair and anti-inflammatory ingredients that work to reduce redness and signs of sensitivity. These ultra-gentle toners are the ones to choose if one of your concerns is red, reactive skin.

   

   

  Earth Sourced Purely Natural Refreshing Toner

  is for all skin types. It has a distinctive, liquid-gel formula bursting with antioxidants proven to repair skin and stimulate collagen production. The formula uses proprietary technology that truly captures the best of nature and modern science.

   

   

  Hydralight Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner

  is an excellent choice for normal to oily/combination skin. It provides a weightless finish, and although it feels very light, it supplies skin with potent antioxidants and anti-irritants. Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner is a great option for those who want more protection and a soothing, soft, feeling on their skin, particularly those with sensitive skin. To get the benefits of both toners for normal to oily/combination skin, you may want use Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner in the morning and Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner in the evening.

   

   

  Moisture Boost Essential Hydrating Toner

  contains ingredients that help soothe and restore normal to dry skin, plus it includes a greater amount of glycerin, a key ingredient to make dry skin look and feel better. It also contains a broad range of ingredients that aid the barrier repair process so those with dry skin (or normal skin with occasional dry patches) will receive even more benefit from their Paula’s Choice moisturizer and/or specialty product. Moisture Boost Essential Hydrating feels lighter than our Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner, yet still provides an array of antioxidants, anti-irritants, and skin-protecting ingredients. To get the benefits of both toners for normal to dry skin, you can use Moisture Boost Essential Hydrating Toner in the morning and Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner in the evening.

   

   

  Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner

  for normal to very dry skin is an excellent choice for those who need more help protecting their skin from environmental damage or dryness. Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner has a richer texture than any of our other toners and contains more plant oils and other emollients than our Moisture Boost Essential Hydrating Toner. This is a great option for dry to very dry skin, extremely sun damaged skin, or those dealing with eczema.

   

   

  Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner

  for normal to oily/combination skin is excellent for protecting skin from environmental damage or dryness. In addition, its cell-communicating ingredients can, in theory, help balance skin so its oily areas do not worsen or lead to reddened or blemished skin. Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner uses a more complex formulation than our Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner, and helps restore normal cell function.

   

   

  Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner

  is a specialized formula designed to supply aging skin with a broad range of ingredients it needs to produce healthy collagen while reducing wrinkles. It is a super-charged version of our popular Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner, with a specific emphasis on improving the signs of aging skin.

   

   

  Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner

  is a specialized formula designed to supply normal to oily or breakout-prone aging skin with a broad range of targeted ingredients to help improve signs of aging plus reduce enlarged pores and reduce dry, flaky, uneven skin texture. It is ideal for those struggling with oily skin, wrinkles, and large pores.