Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Cleanser Versus Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner

Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Cleanser Versus Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Cleanser Normal to Dry Skin versus Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner. This barrier-repair toner is formulated around Linoleic Acid and Phospholipids to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. Water Sodium Laureth Sulfate Glycol Stearate Methyl Gluceth-20 Glyceryl Stearate Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder Cocamidopropyl Betaine Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium PCA Hydroxyethylcellulose Caprylyl Glycol Hexylene Glycol Propylene Glycol Citric Acid Phytic Acid Phenoxyethanol Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Stearate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Phytic Acid, Phenoxyethanol Cyclopentasiloxane Glycerin Glycereth-26 Polysorbate 20 Dimethiconol Linoleic Acid Oleic Acid Linolenic Acid Phospholipids Carnosine Epigallocatechin Gallate Genistein Sphingolipids Ferulic Acid Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Acetyl Glucosamine Quercetin Oenothera Biennis Oil Beta Vulgaris Root Extract Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract Lecithin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydrogenated Lecithin Palmitic Acid Butylene Glycol Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Xanthan Gum Laureth-23 Laureth-4 Aminomethyl Propanol Disodium EDTA Sodium Benzoate Ethylhexylglycerin Chlorphenesin Benzoic Acid Sorbic Acid Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Polysorbate 20, Dimethiconol, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Phospholipids, Carnosine, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Genistein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sphingolipids, Ferulic Acid, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Quercetin, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10). You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own. Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU. Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages. Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon. Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity. In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface. Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior: Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair. Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects. You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient. Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product. So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation. You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!