Earth Sourced Purely Natural Refreshing Toner INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This toner from Paula's Choice lists 37 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula

Benzyl alcohol · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningReduces large pores

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
4
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

37

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, chamomilla recutita flower extract, vitis vinifera seed extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, camellia oleifera leaf extract, avena sativa kernel extract, punica granatum extract, sambucus nigra fruit extract, peucedanum graveolens extract, lycium barbarum fruit extract, hydrogenated lecithin, tocopherol, helianthus annuus seed oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, olea europaea fruit oil, vaccinium myrtillus seed oil, arginine, glycine, alanine, serine, valine, proline, threonine, isoleucine, histidine, phenylalanine, aspartic acid, sodium pca, sodium lactate, pca, xanthan gum, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol

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Potential Concerns

May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Earth Sourced Purely Natural Refreshing Toner fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Earth Sourced Purely Natural Refreshing 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 Earth Sourced Purely Natural Refreshing Toner paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Earth Sourced Purely Natural Refreshing 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 Earth Sourced Purely Natural Refreshing Toner suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Earth Sourced Purely Natural Refreshing Toner contains 2 flagged allergens 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 Earth Sourced Purely Natural Refreshing Toner against your own profile.