Paula's Choice SKIN BALANCING Pore-Reducing Toner

Paula's ChoiceSKIN BALANCING Pore-Reducing TonerIngredients

Paula's Choice SKIN BALANCING Pore-Reducing Toner is a product from Toners and Mist category with 29 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate. The product is made by Paula's Choice, from United States.

SKIN BALANCING Pore-Reducing Toner provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking and 19 more.

Organic score: 28% natural vs 62% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
5
Adenosine Triphosphate
Skin conditioning agent
6
Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract (Anti-Irritant)
7
Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract
8
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin conditioning agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Hair conditioning, Surfactant

All the Positive

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Vitamins [2]: Niacinamide, Panthenol
Ceramides [3]: Ceramide 3, Ceramide 1, Phytosphingosine
Antioxidants [2]: Niacinamide, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Moisturizing 9: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Ceramide 1, Phytosphingosine
Softening 8: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide 1, Cholesterol, Oleth-10
Soothing 5: Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Ceramide 1, Phytosphingosine
Anti-aging 5: Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Ceramide 1, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, Oleth-10, Hexylene Glycol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Polysorbate-20

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#3Sodium PCA#10Panthenol#11Sodium Hyaluronate#12
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Paula's Choice SKIN BALANCING Pore-Reducing Toner

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#4Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

#5Adenosine Triphosphate

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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