Advanced Replenishing Toner

RESIST Advanced Replenishing Toner hydrates like a liquid lotion, enriching skin with essential omega fatty acids and plant-derived antioxidants to improve visible signs of aging and dehydration. Over time, it reinforces skin’s vital moisture barrier and optimizes its ability to retain hydration.

Preserves and reinforces skin’s barrier, helps improve signs of sun damage and instantly revitalizes for a radiant look. This one-of-a-kind toner provides the essential elements aging skin needs to help visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles, visibly increase firmness and improve uneven skin tone.

Gently pat on face & neck using hands or a cotton pad.

Key Ingredients: Sodium Hyaluronate, Linoleic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oleic Acid, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Lecithin, Glycerin, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phospholipid, Linolenic Acid, Evening Primrose Oil, Beet Root Extract, Quercetin, Sphingolipids, Glycyrrhiza Glabra, Licorice Root, Genistein, Acetyl Glucosamine, Carnosine

All Ingredients: Water (Solvent | Good), Cyclopentasiloxane (Silicone, Emollient, Solvent | Good), Glycerin (Humectant, Texture Enhancer, Solvent | Best), Glycereth-26 (Texture Enhancer, Emulsifier, Emollient | Good), Polysorbate 20 (Cleansing Agent, Emulsifier | Good), Dimethiconol (Silicone, Emollient | Good), Linoleic Acid (Emollient | Best), Oleic Acid (Cleansing Agent, Texture Enhancer | Best), Linolenic Acid (Emollient, Cleansing Agent | Best), Phospholipid (Humectant, Emollient, Antioxidant | Best), Carnosine (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Epigallocatechin Gallate (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Genistein (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Antioxidant | Best), Sphingolipids (Emollient | Best), Ferulic Acid (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (Humectant | Good), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Acetyl Glucosamine (Antioxidant, Humectant | Best), Quercetin (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Oenothera Biennis Oil (Emollient, Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Beta Vulgaris Root Extract (Plant Extracts, Coloring Agent/Pigment, Antioxidant | Best), Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Lecithin (Emollient, Emulsifier, Cleansing Agent | Best), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Emollient, Texture Enhancer, Plant Extracts | Best), Hydrolyzed Corn Starch (Absorbent, Humectant | Good), Hydrogenated Lecithin (Emollient, Emulsifier, Suspending/Dispersing Agent | Best), Palmitic Acid (Occlusive/Opacifying Agent, Cleansing Agent, Emulsifier | Good), Butylene Glycol (Humectant, Texture Enhancer | Good), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Texture Enhancer, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer, Polymer | Good), Xanthan Gum (Texture Enhancer, Cleansing Agent, Emulsifier | Good), Laureth-23 (Cleansing Agent, Texture Enhancer | Good), Laureth-4 (Cleansing Agent, Texture Enhancer | Good), Aminomethyl Propanol (pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Good), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent | Good), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative | Good), Ethylhexylglycerin (Preservative, Humectant | Good), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative | Good), Chlorphenesin (Preservative | Good), Benzoic Acid (Preservative, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Good), Sorbic Acid (Preservative | Good)

Ingredient Spotlight:

• Sodium Hyaluronate: The more bio-available, salt form of hyaluronic acid. I’s considered an excellent moisturizer, helping skin retain water so it looks and feels smoother. Salt form of hyaluronic acid; Excellent skin-replenishing ingredient; More readily absorbed into skin than hyaluronic acid
• Linoleic Acid: Omega-6 fatty acid that’s the most abundant fatty acid found in skin’s upper layers. In skin care, it serves as an antioxidant, emollient, and thickening ingredient. Unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid found in corn, safflower, and sunflower oils; The most abundant fatty acid found in skin’s upper layers; Acts as an emollient
• Ferulic Acid: Superstar antioxidant that defends skin from environmental assault + sun damage, while also helping stabilize other antioxidants in a formula. Also helps contribute to more even skin tone. Helps defend skin from signs of sun damage; Improves stability + efficacy of other antioxidants; Can help fight discolorations
• Hydrogenated Lecithin: Plays many different roles including dispersing agent, skin-conditioning emollient, and emulsifying agent. Enhances the penetration of other ingredients for greater efficacy. Functions as a skin-conditioning emollient; Can enhance the penetration of other ingredients; Also functions as a dispersing agent and emulsifier
• Oleic Acid: Omega-9 fatty acid used as a cleansing agent and texture enhancer. Its skin calming properties are boosted when combined with other fats in skin care. Omega-9 fatty acid found in many plants; Primary fatty acid found in olive oil; Cleansing agent + texture enhancer
• Epigallocatechin Gallate: A component of green tea that’s well known for its potent antioxidant abilities for skin, as well as its properties as a soothing ingredient. Also known as ECGC; A key component of green tea; Potent antioxidant capabilities
• Oenothera Biennis Oil: This moisturizing non-fragrant plant oil is a rich source of both antioxidants and fatty acids. Known as evening primrose; Helps restore skin barrier's; Has a high vitamin E content
• Lecithin: Beneficial properties include emolliency (think skin softening), water-binding (to boost hydration), and emulsifying (to help water + oil ingredients mesh in a formula). Can also be used to encapsulate ingredients for improved dermal delivery. Assists in improving skin’s moisture retention; Is also emulsifying agent; Long track record of safety in skin care products
• Glycerin: A naturally occurring substance in skin that helps retain moisture. It is used in skin care products to help defend against dryness. Found naturally in skin; Helps skin retain moisture; Encourages a healthy look and feel
• Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract: The extract of a type of squash that is a very good source of antioxidant cartenoids.
• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: Emollient and skin-replenishing ingredient derived from coconut oil and glycerin. Contains fatty acids that help skin resist moisture loss. Provides emolliency and beneficial fatty acids; Derived from coconut oil and glycerin; Known to improve to the spreadability of a product
• Phospholipid: A type of fat found naturally in skin, these ingredients have value in skin care for their ability to both attract water and deliver it to areas that need increased hydration. They also have antioxidant properties. Occur naturally in skin; Have antioxidant properties; Are hygroscopic, so they attract water to skin
• Linolenic Acid: An omega-3 fatty acid that helps condition, support, and restore skin. Research also shows it has soothing and potentially spot-fading properties. Omega-3 fatty acid; Skin conditioning and restorative ingredient; Has soothing properties
• Evening Primrose Oil: Can have significant soothing and emollient benefits for skin. Also known as Oenothera biennis oil; Non-fragrant plant oil; Its fatty acids can have significant skin-soothing benefits
• Beet Root Extract: This plant extract, also known as beetroot or Beta vulgaris, has potent antioxidant and skin soothing properties. Rich source of antioxidants; Has skin-soothing properties; Known as Beta vulgaris extract
• Quercetin: A natural ingredient found in a wide variety of plants, including tomatoes, kale, and berries. In skin care, it serves as an antioxidant, soothing, and restorative ingredient. Occurs naturally in red wine (grapes), tea, kale, tomatoes, and berries; Antioxidant, skin-soothing, and restorative ingredient; Present in St. John’s wort and Ginkgo biloba
• Sphingolipids: Long chain lipids that replenish and condition skin, helping to prevent water loss and maintain barrier function. They’re also precursors to skin’s ceramides. Long chain skin-replenishing + conditioning lipids; Help skin make more ceramides; Prevent water loss
• Glycyrrhiza Glabra: Offers soothing and anti-aging benefits. AKA licorice root extract; Offers skin-soothing properties; Can be effective in improving the look of an uneven skin tone
• Licorice Root: This plant extract has potent antioxidant, soothing, and tone-evening properties. Has antioxidant and soothing properties; Helps fight dark spots; Also called Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
• Genistein: This soy-derived isoflavone has potent skin-soothing and antioxidant benefits that are particularly good at targeting signs of aging associated with estrogen decline. Belongs to a set of compounds known as isoflavones, which are sources of phytoestrogens; Commonly derived from soy; Has antioxidant and skin-soothing properties
• Acetyl Glucosamine: Antioxidant known to help visibly fade discolorations and soothe skin. It also helps skin naturally produce its own hyaluronic acid content. Multi-purpose antioxidant; Plays a role in improving discolorations; Offers skin-calming properties
• Carnosine: Peptide that offers skin-soothing + antioxidant properties. Studies show promise for improving signs of aging, including wrinkles. Synthetic peptide that is biomimetic (designed to emulate the carnosine naturally found in the body); Offers a host of anti-aging properties; Protects against oxidative stress

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What does this Paula’s Choice toner do?

Paula’s Choice RESIST Advanced Replenishing Toner refreshes and moisturizes skin after cleansing. It keeps skin soft, smooth and youthful looking with a plumping blend of hyaluronic acid, fatty acids and antioxidants.

Do I need to use a toner?

Toners can be a great after-cleansing step to rehydrate skin and ensure you’ve removed all traces of makeup. This well-formulatedtoner benefits skinby soothing, visibly reducing redness and hydrating. Not to mention, this toner is another leave-on source for antioxidants and other anti-aging ingredients that improve skin’s overall health.

Which Paula’s Choice toner for dry skin should I use?

RESIST Advanced Replenishing Toner is a great option if you have normal to dry or very dry skin with signs of aging, although we do carry a few othertoners for dry skinthat you can explore.

What makes this a good toner for aging skin?

This toner contains many skin-restoring ingredients, antioxidants and replenishing omega fatty acids, all of which preserve skin’s barrier and soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Should you apply toner with your hands or cotton pads?

You can apply toner with cotton pads or your hands; it’s all about personal preference.

Is toning the same as exfoliating?

Toning and exfoliating are not the same thing. Toners and exfoliants are two different types of products, so you should apply toner first for hydrating benefits, then exfoliate after to slough off dead skin cells.

What is the pH of Paula’s Choice RESIST Advanced Replenishing Toner?

The pH of this toner is between 5-6.

Is this Paula’s Choice toner alcohol free?

Yes, Paula’s Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner is alcohol-free. It does not contain denatured alcohol or other alcohols that may cause dryness or irritation.

Does this toner contain enough hyaluronic acid to replace my other hyaluronic acid products?

There’s no such thing as too much hyaluronic acid! Layer away with this toner, it’s meant to complement other hyaluronic acid products for an added boost of hydration.

Is this toner good for sensitive or acne-prone skin?

This toner is good for sensitive skin and for normal to dry acne-prone skin. It’s a perfect addition to an anti-acne routine to add lightweight hydration that won’t clog pores. If you have oily or combination skin, we recommend trying one of ourtoners for oily skininstead.

Does this toner have fragrance?

Like all Paula’s Choice toners, this is 100% fragrance-free and doesn’t include irritants like essential oils, citrus or menthol.