Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis toner from Paula's Choice lists 26 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
- 1CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
- 2Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 3NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 4Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 5AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
26INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, butylene glycol, niacinamide, polysorbate 20, adenosine, anthemis nobilis flower extract, arctium lappa seed oil, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, sodium pca, panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, oleth-10, sodium lauroyl lactylate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, sodium citrate, xanthan gum, trisodium edta, phenoxyethanol
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Frequently asked questions
Is Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing 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 Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing 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 Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing 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 Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner against your own profile.

