Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis toner from Paula's Choice lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- PhenoxyethanolKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
22INCI (full list, INCI order): water, pentylene glycol, glycerin, propanediol, c13-15 alkane, panthenol, polyglyceryl-6 oleate, ceteth-20 phosphate, sodium pca, ophiopogon japonicus root extract, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, cetearyl alcohol, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, dicetyl phosphate, maltodextrin, althaea officinalis root extract, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium phytate, pantolactone, tocopherol, phenoxyethanol
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Calm Nourishing Milky Toner fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Calm Nourishing Milky Toner's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.
Is Calm Nourishing Milky Toner paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Calm Nourishing Milky Toner's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Calm Nourishing Milky Toner suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Calm Nourishing Milky Toner contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Calm Nourishing Milky Toner against your own profile.

