79%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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ingredients

Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Glycereth-26 (hydration/texture-enhancing), Dimethiconol (hydration), Oenothera Biennis Oil (evening primrose oil/non-fragrant oil/antioxidant), Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (borage oil/non-fragrant oil/antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidants), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidants), Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Panthenol (skin replenishing), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Niacinamide (vitamin B3/skin-restoring), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (emollient), Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate (stabilizer), Laureth-4 (texture-enhancing), Laureth-23 (texture-enhancing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Benzoic Acid (preservative), Sorbic Acid (preservative).

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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15 years ago

This was a good toner, although I don't think I noticed the added moisture to my skin that this was suppose to give. It did do a good job of removing that last bit of makeup and not drying me out....

About reviewer (89 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown



5.0
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15 years ago

great toner, doesn't cause my face to break out paula's skin balancing toner caused a burning sensation. don't know why? but didn't want to give up on her products so i gave skin recovery toner a...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I have never used a toner that has actually done anything noticeable to my skin until now. I have used toners, some recommended by Paula, some recommended by users here, and just really didn't see...

About reviewer (159 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I never thought toners were necessary, and I still don't, but that doesn't stop me from using this product when I can afford it! It's a luxury, indulgent item for me. This stuff just feels like a...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

I never thought I needed a toner. They seemed superfluous and useless. Then I tried Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Toner. I was wrong, very, very wrong. This toner is FABULOUS! I really do think...

About reviewer (73 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

Ok, here's the deal with this product. I bought it for my face as a toner on my rosacea skin. But I'm not using this product on my face anymore! This product is also sold as a treatment after laser...

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

This was my favorite of all of Paula's toners, because it seems very soothing and it doesn't sting at all when you put it on. It also doesn't have a sticky/tacky feel like some of the others do...

About reviewer (367 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesOther


5.0
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16 years ago

I have dry/sensitive skin and what I suspect to be the beginnings of rosacea! I have been using this toner for about a month now and my skin is behaving better than ever! My redness and dry...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


1.0
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16 years ago

I bought a couple of samples of this tomer with my BHA 2% liquid. I tried this and after 10 mins my skin was much dryer than normal. I don't really have very dry skin but I wanted to try this...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

Let me start off with this - I cannot live without a toner. I know many ladies here don't think toner is that essential and they may be right, but my skin just freaks out every time I skip this...

About reviewer (89 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

Love the smoothness of my skin after this goes on. Not drying, and felt that I could go without my moisturizer after that. Finished the entire bottle to the last drop. Doesnt have a smell (I prefer...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Another HG material from Paula! This toner is a milky white, water-like liquid with no discernible scent. It has some plant and silicone oils in it and the application tips tell you to shake it...

About reviewer (75 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

This milky toner works well on my dry and sensitive skin. It makes my skin feel hydrated, smooth, and soft, and doesn't irritate. I apply it with a cotton pad after removing my makeup. It's...

About reviewer (722 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairGrey, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This is a gentle, non-irritating toner that works great on my sensitive, dermatitis-prone combo skin. Truly a find! One of my favorites among all the cosmetic products I have used, and one of the...

About reviewer (69 reviews)

Age

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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17 years ago

i like the way this feels. it feels smooth and doesn't irritate my skin. i use it after i wash my face when i get home and at night before i use my tazorac. to be honest, i haven't noticed any...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


2.0
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17 years ago

I had high hopes for this, but my face stung, turned red and broke out in a rash after using this. And that was only 1 time. Argh.......never again! Used the rest of the bottle as a foot spray. I...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

I tried 2 samples of this toner while I was staying at a resort where the water is very harsh, and I always get redness on my face from that. Skin Recovery Toner feels very soothing on the face,...

About reviewer (659 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen


1.0
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18 years ago

I don't know if it's the oils in this or the silicone, however it caused me to break out. Not impressed.

About reviewer (747 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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18 years ago

This is the most soothing toner I have ever tried. It goes on as smooth as satin and feels so calming, even if my skin isn't having any problems that particular day.

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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18 years ago

I'm a PPP with rosacea and this toner works very well for me. While not essential, it's a pleasant, indulgent step after cleansing. I find that this toner leaves my skin feeing very soft, not...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairSilver

EyesHazel