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Paulas Choice Skin Balancing Toner
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Paulas Choice

Skin Balancing Toner

Pore-Reducing Toner

This unique, lightweight toner is designed to visibly reduce enlarged pores and normalize oily skin without causing dryness or irritation. It delivers a blend of antioxidants, skin-replenishing ceramides, and hydrating ingredients to improve skin texture, diminish dullness, and provide a smoother, more balanced complexion. It helps to refine skin, making it feel softer and look healthier.

Pregnancy Safe
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Fungal Acne Safe
Verified Safe
Fragrance Free
Verified Safe
Non-Comedogenic
Verified Safe

Scientific Performance

Hydration3/10
Oil Control7/10
Barrier Repair9/10
Acne Safety9/10

Highlighted Actives

NiacinamideAdenosineChamomile Flower ExtractBurdock Root ExtractCeramides (NP, AP, EOP)PhytosphingosineCholesterolHyaluronic AcidTocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)

Ingredient Benefits

  • Niacinamide: Minimizes pores, improves skin tone, strengthens barrier.
  • Adenosine: Soothes, improves skin smoothness.
  • Chamomile Flower Extract: Calms and soothes skin.
  • Burdock Root Extract: Antioxidant, soothing.
  • Ceramides, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol: Replenish skin barrier, hydrate.
  • Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates.
  • Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E): Antioxidant.

Full Ingredients list

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

Dermatological Fit

Skin types: oily, combination
Textures: cream
Climates: moderate, humid

Oriva Scientific Assessment

This toner works by combining skin-balancing ingredients like niacinamide to minimize pores and regulate oil, with a blend of ceramides, cholesterol, and hyaluronic acid to strengthen the skin's barrier and provide essential hydration. Antioxidants like chamomile and burdock root extract protect the skin from environmental stressors, resulting in a smoother, more even, and healthier-looking complexion.

Target User: Ideal for individuals with oily, combination, or normal skin types who are concerned with enlarged pores, excess oil, dullness, or uneven skin texture. It's also suitable for those looking to support their skin barrier and incorporate antioxidants into their routine.

Avoid If: While generally well-tolerated, individuals with extremely dry or highly sensitive skin might find it less suitable if they require a more intensely hydrating or minimalist formula. Those with specific allergies to any listed botanical extracts should exercise caution.

Avoid / caution

  • Very dry skin types might prefer a more intensely hydrating toner.
  • Individuals with known allergies to any specific botanical extracts.

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