Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis toner from Paula's Choice lists 28 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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 4NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 5Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
Full Ingredient List
28INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cyclopentasiloxane, butylene glycol, glycereth-26, dimethiconol, oenothera biennis oil, borago officinalis seed oil, sodium hyaluronate, tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, panthenol, allantoin, glycerin, hydrogenated lecithin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, niacinamide, superoxide dismutase, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, myristamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, laureth-4, laureth-23, disodium edta, sodium benzoate, chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol, benzoic acid, sorbic acid
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Skin Recovery Enriched Calming 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 Recovery Enriched Calming Toner paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Skin Recovery Enriched Calming 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 Recovery Enriched Calming Toner suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Skin Recovery Enriched Calming 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 Recovery Enriched Calming Toner against your own profile.

