Product Rating:   (31 reviews) Moisture Boost Toner
I am one of those women who avoided toners for years just to avoid the alcohol in them. Learning that your Toners have good things for my skin in them was a revelation. My summer toner is Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner. When I turned on the heat in my home this Winter it was suddenly time to alternate Moisture Boost Toner and Skin Recovery Toner as you suggested. I love my Skin Recovery Cleanser too but I still hurry to enjoy the Moisture Boost Toner! Happy Skin!
—Beverly S. Canning

Great toner
Love this toner! My skin is sensitive and often needs a little mositure boost, and this is perfect. My skin has never looked better!
—Sharon, Boston

Moisture Boost Toner
I was dispointed when you discontinued the other similar toner but, this one is even better. I can't live without it!!! If only you would make it in the bigger format.
—R-C

Dissapointed
This toner make my skin red and irritated. I expected to feel refreshed but did'nt. :(
—Janell Escalera

Moisture boost hydrating toner
This toner makes my skin red with a burning sensation.
—Helena

Moisture boost hydrating toner
This toner irritates my skin, it makes it red and stingy. I never had trouble with the other Paula's Choice toners
—Liesbeth

Very Disappointed in This Toner
I've used and loved 3 different toners from Paula's Choice over the past several years. Surprisingly, this one stung my face and burned my skin. Don't know what ingredient is causing the problem, but I can't tolerate it. (I wish they'd bring back the final Touch toner for normal to dry skin. It was good for winter months, but still light enough for those w/ combination skin.) I was glad that I only bought 2 sample packets instead of a whole bottle. In general, I love PC skin care products!
—Valerie C.

burning sensation
This toner caused a burning sensation and I had to wash it off almost immediately. I LOVE the Skin Balancing toner, so I was really surprized by this reaction. I recommend trying a sample size first. Customer Care: Please call our Customer Service for assistance with finding a product that will work for you. Also, please note that we have a 60-day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee return policy.
—Kathryn

Great Product!
I absolutly adore this product and experienced no burning that previous writers had mentioned. Sometimes I have experienced a tingling, but it was no where close to painful or uncomfortable. This toner is wonderful for me. It gets rid of the extra dirt and makeup my face cleaner missed. It leaves behind an extra hydra-boost as well that leaves my skin looking excellent. Great product that I continue to purchasing over and over.
—Angi B

Toner
I loved the other toners for normal to oily skin so I was very disappointed when this one produced a slight stinging sensation. I thought I would change to a toner for drier skin around my nose, but instead I've had to throw this one out. Customer Care: Please call our Customer Service for assistance with finding a product that will work for you. Also, please note that we have a 60-day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee return policy.
—Diane

Burned me, too
I'm a little relieved I'm not the only one who felt the toner "burned" and made the skin red. I can't explain why. This is the only PC product I've been disappointed in. Try again, Paula! :) Customer Care: Please call our Customer Service for assistance with finding a product that will work for you. Also, please note that we have a 60-day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee return policy.
—David

Great Toner
This is the first toner I've ever used successfully. Now I can't stand to be without it. I am amazed at how much better my skin looks since using. Great for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, too.
—Miki Hanna

The BEST toner!
I'm in love with this toner. After cleansing, it whisks away any last traces of makeup and leaves my skin refreshed and prepped for moisturizer. Paula - I would love to see a larger size!!
—Nicole

use skin recovery toner !
I have been using toners for over 30 years, mainly the non-alcohol ones such as those by L'Oreal or Nivea so I expected this one to be at least as good. Unfortunately, I found it irritates my skin (makes it sting and makes it red). In addition, it smells bad. In contrast, I absolutely loved the Skin Recovery Toner. No bad smells and a great feeling. Customer Care: We regret that our product was not what you may have expected. Our Customer Service will be more than happy to assist you in finding another product that will work better for you. Please note that Paula's Choice also has a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee return policy within 60 days of purchase.
—M. P.

Not for me
I love Paula's products but this one didn't work for me. It made my rosacea-ridden skin blotchy and red, and later it was flaking. This may work well for someone with not so sensitive skin though. Customer Care Response: We are sorry to hear about your experience with this item. Please contact our Customer Service Team for further assistance selecting an alternate product, or returning the Moisture Boost Toner.
—Cristina

Excellent Toner
I love this toner. I also have the Skin Recovery toner which I use in the dead of winter, but for most of the year I prefer this one. It balances my skin and keeps it from feeling dry after cleansing. It's my opinion the seasons have a huge impact on what works when, in addition to your skin type. I've used toners for over 30 years and wouldn't be without Paula's toners.
—Laura Wolf

The Best I've Ever Used
Since I was a teenager I have been using a toner. This is the only one that is gentle enough on my skin, doesn't leave my face dry, yet removes all makeup and dirt, and this has resulted in clearer skin.
—Tanya Renee

Faulty products
I have a very high expectation after reading your book. I ordered two products,moister toner and eye gelliner. Both items are highly unsatisfying. Toner burn my face like fire, and the gelliner is totally dry, I had to throw it away.Paula, in your book every product of yours had a high check mark, how do you explain that I received faulty products? Customer Care: We regret that our product was not what you may have expected. Our Customer Service will be more than happy to assist you in finding another product that will work better for you. Please note that Paula's Choice also has a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee return policy within 60 days of pruchase.
—joel gol

Nice Toner
This is pretty good toner. It does the trick. Makes skin feel good. I've noted a little stinging/tingling sensation but nothing to the effect of some of the other reviews that stated it burned their face or made it beet red.
—Neil

very good!
My favorite of all PC toners. Goes on very nicely, and absorbs in almost and instant. It has nearly gotten rid of my flaky skin, and I haven't experienced any stinging as others say.
—Matthew

Finally, a REAL moisterizing toner!
Until now I have never found a toner that didn't dry out my skin and make my nose peal! This product actually feels like I'm helping my skin rather than making it sting and itch. Along with the other products in this line and the 1% BHA and Super Antioxidant Concentrate, my skin is healthy, smooth, blemish-free and perfectly hydrated.
—Katie

411 all you sensitive types desparately need
for all those who complain re:the smell. the reason you smell it is because there is nothing masking what is in it. go to a factory sometime and watch it being made.
—kim

It burns
Relieved to see others agree. I have sensitive skin and need moisture where I live, in the mountains. This toner disappoints. Don't bother. Customer Care Response: We are sorry to hear about your experience with this product. Please contact Customer Service via email, phone or Live Chat for assistance in selecting a product better suited for your skin.
—Colleen Williams

Irritated Skin
The only product of Paula's I have had reaction too. My skin became very irritated. Customer Care Response: We are sorry to hear about your experience with this product. Please contact our Customer Service team for further information about returning or exchanging this product.
—Daniel

Made my skin red and irritated
I agree with other reviewers - there is something in this toner that can irritate skin. Even the sample I got for the CLEAR toner didn't cause this irritation! I exchanged it for the skin recovery toner and it's great!
—Shiri

Unlike any toner I've used before--amazing!
I have easily irritated, sensitive skin, yet this toner did not bother me one little bit. In fact, I was amazed at how my skin became smoother and brighter as the days went by. It works wonderfully and leaves no "tight and dry" effect nor the "something yucky's still on my face" feel. Just clean & fresh feeling skin with a soft glowing look. Truly one of the best facial products I have ever used. Ten billions stars!
—ERICA

OK toner
Slight stinging and a slight smell. Will be returning it for the Skin Recovery Toner that is wonderful.
—Cindy

Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner
Big disappointment. The other toner made my skin feel refreshed. I thought I was buying the same product. This product has an odd smell and it burns my skin. Why do you still have this on the market? Customer Care Response: We are sorry to hear about your reaction to this product. It is hard to pinpoint which ingredient could be leading to the reaction that you speak of but our Customer Service Team which is available via Live Chat, Phone, or Email are happy to assist you with a selecting an alternate product. We do offer a 60 day return or exchange policy which is detailed on the back of the packing invoice you received with your order.
—Linda

Not that great
I am searching for products for my dry skin and this did not help as it says it will. It seem to make my skin drier. Customer Care Response: We are sorry to hear about your experience with this item. Please contact our Customer Service Team via Email, Live Chat or Phone for assistance in selecting an alternate product.
—Allison

love this toner!
i really love this toner--skin recovery toner is too heavy for me and the others are too light in their moisturizing properties. i use this after the 2% liquid bha and it keeps my skin from flaking and i don't even need a moisturizer!
—S

Moisture Boost Toner
This toner burns my face just a little bit. It isn't as bad as some other toners I have tried, but it did have a slight burning sensation. I just got the skin recovery toner and I really like that one much better. It feels soft and cushiony when you are applying it and it does not burn my face in the least. Customer Care Response: We are sorry to hear about your experience with the Moisture Boost Toner but are glad to hear that the Skin Recovery Toner is working well. Please contact Customer Service for information on processing a return.
—Erica

What makes this product unique?
Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner takes the concept of toner to a whole new, skin-beneficial level. When used after cleansing it helps skin restore and repair itself. It works immediately to soothe and supply skin with a wide complement of antioxidants and skin-identical ingredients it needs to look and feel its best. Of course, Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner removes last traces of makeup as most toners do, but unlike toners most other cosmetic companies sell, ours reduces inflammation and helps reinforce a healthy barrier function. From the first use, skin is beautifully soft and refined.

This product is 100% fragrance- and colorant free-.

Who is this product for?
This product has been specially formulated for normal to dry skin.

How should this product be used?
Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner can be used once or twice daily, as needed.

After cleansing, soak a large cotton ball or pad with Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner and gently stroke over face. Do not rinse off. Follow with the appropriate Paula's Choice moisturizer, sunscreen, exfoliant and/or specialty product.

What Makes Paula's Choice Products Unique?

Created by world renowned skin care expert and author Paula Begoun

Proven effectiveness based on hundreds of published scientific studies

Targeted systems for wrinkles, acne, rosacea, sensitive skin, oily skin, dry skin and more

Fragrance-free, color-free, free of harmful skin irritants, and never tested on animals

100% customer satisfaction guaranteed

Unequalled customer service

Water, Glycerin (skin-identical ingredient), Methyl Gluceth-20 (humectant), Superoxide Dismutase, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidants), Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Extract (anti-irritant), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Sodium PCA (water-binding agent), Creatine, Lecithin, Phospholipids, Linoleic Acid (cell-communicating ingredients), Sodium PEG-7 Olive Carboxylate (surfactant/emulsifier), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Butylene Glycol (water-binding agent), Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol (preservatives), Panthenol, Allantoin (anti-irritants), Polysorbate-20 (emulsifier), PEG-4, Hydroxyethylcellulose (thickeners), Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol (preservatives).

Directions: After cleansing, soak a large cotton ball or pad with Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner and gently stroke over face. Do not rinse off. Follow with the appropriate Paula's Choice moisturizer, sunscreen, exfoliant, and/or specialty product.

What do toners "tone"? I thought Paula didn't recommend toners!
Paula has always recommended toners that are well-formulated. Toners can be a great after-cleansing step to be sure you've removed all your makeup. When properly formulated, they soothe skin and add hydrating ingredients to make skin softer, not to mention they're another leave-on source for antioxidants and other ingredients that improve skin's healthy functioning.

How do I know which toner is right for me? Besides skin type, what are the main differences between the four Paula's Choice toners?
All of our toners restore skin, help remove last traces of makeup, are alcohol- and fragrance-free, and contain no unnecessary irritants such as menthol, peppermint, and citrus oils. They are great as an adjunct to a more thorough cleansing routine, especially post-workout or in hot/humid climates. Even more significantly they go beyond the basics by offering skin benefits you can see and feel.

Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner is an excellent choice for normal to oily/combination skin. It provides a weightless finish, and although it feels very light, it supplies skin with potent antioxidants and anti-irritants. Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner is a great option for those who want more protection and a soothing, soft, feeling on their skin, particularly those with sensitive skin. To get the benefits of both toners for normal to oily/combination skin, you may want use Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner in the morning and Skin Balancing Toner in the evening.

Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner contains ingredients that help soothe and restore normal to dry skin, plus it includes a greater amount of glycerin, a key ingredient to make dry skin look and feel better. It also contains a broad range of ingredients that aid the barrier repair process so those with dry skin (or normal skin with occasional dry patches) will receive even more benefit from their Paula's Choice moisturizer and/or specialty product. Moisture Boost Hydrating feels lighter than our Skin Recovery Toner, yet still provides an array of antioxidants, anti-irritants, and skin-protecting ingredients. To get the benefits of both toners for normal to dry skin, you can use Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner in the morning and Skin Recovery Toner in the evening.

Skin Recovery Toner for normal to very dry skin is an excellent choice for those who need more help protecting their skin from environmental damage or dryness. Skin Recovery Toner has a richer texture than any of our other toners and contains more plant oils and other emollients than our Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner. This is a great option for dry to very dry skin, extremely sun damaged skin, or those dealing with eczema or rosacea accompanied by dry skin.

Skin Balancing Toner for normal to oily/combination skin is excellent for protecting skin from environmental damage or dryness. In addition, its cell-communicating ingredients can, in theory, help balance skin so its oily areas do not worsen or lead to reddened or blemished skin. Skin Balancing Toner uses a more complex formulation than our Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner, and helps restore normal cell function.