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

Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This toner from Paula's Choice lists 37 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula

Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix

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

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

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

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

Does Earth Sourced Purely Natural Refreshing Toner contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Earth Sourced Purely Natural Refreshing Toner with caution and patch test before full use.

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 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 Earth Sourced Purely Natural Refreshing Toner against your own profile.