- Skin Balancing Toner is a unique alcohol-free toner for normal to oily/combination skin. Its unparalleled, state-of-the-art formula utilizes a combination of water-binding agents, soothing agents, cell-communicating ingredients, and antioxidants known to be beneficial for skin.
- Toners are not to be used for removing eye makeup; however, they can help to remove last traces of lipstick and/or lipliner. Skin Balancing Toner can serve as a replacement for your regular moisturiser in summer months or warmer, more humid climates.
Question: What do toners "tone?" I thought Paula didn’t recommend toners!
Answer: Toners don’t "tone" anything, but they can be a great after-cleansing step to be sure you’ve gotten off all of your makeup. They can soothe the skin, and they can add hydrating ingredients or ingredients that mimic the structure of skin, which is a great addition to anyone’s cleansing regimen. However, this is not true of all toners because many of them lack these kinds of ingredients. In the past, most toners (also known as astringents, fresheners, pore cleansers, clarifying lotions, Sea Breeze, or witch hazel) were made primarily of alcohol and other irritating ingredients, which is why Paula was so outspoken about them being a problem for skin. Although there are still irritating toners to watch out for, there are some available that can be a helpful addition to your skin-care routine. Skin Balancing Toner represents a state-of-the-art formulation that is brimming with skin-beneficial ingredients.
Question: Besides skin type, what are the main differences between the Paula’s Choice Final Touch Toner for Normal to Oily/Combination Skin and Skin Balancing Toner?
Answer: Final Touch Toners are non-irritating, lightly hydrating toners designed to refresh skin and help remove last traces of makeup, while the Skin Balancing Toner is for those who need more help in protecting their skin from environmental damage or dryness. Skin Balancing Toner’s cell-communicating ingredients can, in theory, help keep normal to oily skin balanced so its oily areas do not worsen nor lead to reddened or blemished skin.
All Paula’s Choice toners are alcohol- and fragrance-free and contain no unnecessary irritants such as menthol, peppermint, or citrus oils.