Product Rating:   (22 reviews)
If I could bathe my entire body in the Skin Recovery Toner I would. The formulation is so elegant and refreshing, my skin absolutely craves it! Thank You thank you for creating it!
—Marin T.

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After using Paula's Choice skin care products for years, I recently reordered and tried the new Skin Recovery line with amazing results. Having sensitive and dry skin, these products are fabulous for me. I especially like the toner in this line. It is mild and effective, and toners have been irritating for me in the past. Thank you for these wonderful products!
—Charlotte S.

Love it
I really like this toner. I'm 55 and it has a smooth and comforting feel to my skin when I use it. Since I use it every day, I would really like to see it offered in a larger size, like the cleanser is, as I end up having to order it too often!
—Kaye

Great Ingredients!
With the whole paraben scare alive and well, thank you for making your products without those paraben preservatives.
—Liezl

Fantastic product
I used your products for months before I finally tried the skin recovery toner (I was remembering my teen years and toners that burned my face). This is so gentle and makes my skin feel so clean and soft, it's now a must have for me. In the summer, I've found that I don't even need any moisturizer when I use this toner.
—Chris

Great
I am 51 - dry skin. I had never used toner because of the alcohol. I have used this toner or 2 months and it r makes my skin feel so smooth and silky - my make up looks better and I just realized my skin doesn't feel tight and dry anymore. I will be a customer for life. A larger size would be great because I basically bathe my face in it two-three times a day.
—Janie

This is amazing!!!
I absolutely love this toner! I have the most sensitive skin and feel nothing but relief with this product as well as the rest of the recovery line. None of these products made my skin burn as even the Clinique extra gentle cleanser did. I woke up with the best looking and feeling skin imaginable the first night I used these products! I love this toner so much! My skin feels soft and protected after using it! Thank you!
—Kelly

Terrific!
I'm really surprised at how positively my skin responds to a toner. My rosacea prone skin is in love with it, soothing and calming while imparting light moisture. Terrific!
—Pat

love it!!!
thank you, Paula, for creating this amazing toner! it's the best I've ever tried. my skin loves it! I buy it for my Mom too, she lives abroad.
—Oxsana

excellent product
This is an excellent product (I have a dry/combination skin prone to redness). Refreshes, hydrates, and tones my skin. (I feel the opposite about some other toners from Paula's Choice). I just bought another double set so I won't run out.
—M. P.

please offer a larger size
I love this toner, but cant afford it any longer. It is offered in such a small size, and with shipping costs as well I need to order a bottle every 3 weeks. Unfortunately will have to switch back to my old toner even though its nowhere as good. please consider selling it in a large size!
—brodie

Tried 2 Toners
I LOVE all the PC products I've tried--except this and Final Touch Toner--just didn't agree with my skin. Burned! My face turned red, scaled, and peeled--twice! After 1 week, couldn't stand it anymore. 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.
—Lynda

Didn't agree with me
This toner caused my rosacea zone to turn bright pink. :( 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.
—Janice

The best toner out there
Just wanted to add my voice to the chorus: please make this toner in a larger size. I waited until your free shipping offer, and just ordered four bottles because I don't want to run out again. I am addicted to this step in my skin-care regimen, and hate to be without. No other toner (even those you've positively reviewed) will do. This is my favorite Paula's Choice product.
—Maureen F

Great toner
I really like this toner. I grew up with Sea Breeze astringent and laughingly thought that's what toner was (and I wasn't impressed). This really does soften the skin and get every last trace of dirt.
—Liz

Wonderful Product
Using this toner on my dry, sensitive skin is like giving it a "vitamin" or a "nutritious meal." I love it! Like others w/comments, would love to see this packaged in a larger size so don't have to order as often. Best toner I've ever used.
—Virginia Wallerstedt

Another great product!
I use this toner, and sometimes the Skin Balancing Toner, and both of these really make my skin feel refreshed. They have also helped lot with the dryness and redness I've experienced recently since I've started using a retinoid. Applying this toner also leaves my skin without flakes, which is great, since the retinoid makes me peel.
—Sara

Skin Recovery Toner
I am 67 years old. Tried the toner to see if there was a makeup residue after cleansing with One Step and then the toner. The cotton ball was spotless! I love the feel of the toner, didn't sting!
—Willa Cunningham

Simply the best!
This toner has made a huge difference in my skin. It's smoother, the tone is more even (instead of red cheeks), and just looks healthy. Thank you for this product!!
—Jessica

Dull looking
My skin looks dull after applying this toner. I'll stick with the Skin Balancing Toner. Customer Care Response: We are sorry to hear that this toner did not meet with your expectations. Please contact Customer Service for return assistance.
—CP

Bottle/packaging
Dear Paula, This wonderful toner is a life-saver. I truly appreciate your skincare line. However, as with all your other toners I wish that it came in a spray bottle...the consistency of the toner(s) is very thin and runny and must be applied with cotton pads, which I find wastes a lot of product because the toner gets soaked into the cotton pads. Because I love this toner so much, I have been pouring it into my own spray bottle. Wish that it came in a spray bottle to begin with - now that would be heaven!
—Nikki

SO SMOOTH!!!!
I don't have dry skin, but it just works wonderful! especially in cold dry winter months. the best toner i've tried!
—Allayna

What makes this product unique?
Skin Recovery Toner has a richer consistency than any other toner you may have tried. Its milky texture is loaded with skin-protecting antioxidants, essential lipids, cell-communicating ingredients and restorative skin-identical ingredients to leave your skin feeling silky-smooth and better able to recover from damage. Skin Recovery Toner delivers key ingredients which are vital to reviving skin's intercellular matrix to help eliminate dry, flaky skin as it soothes redness and sensitivity. When used after cleansing, it helps skin restore and repair itself. It also works to remove last traces of makeup.

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

Who is this product for?
Skin Recovery Toner is best for dry to very dry skin, extremely sun damaged skin, or those dealing with eczema or rosacea.

How should this product be used?
Skin Recovery Toner can be used once or twice daily, as needed.

Shake well. After cleansing, soak a large cotton ball or pad with Skin Recovery Toner and gently stroke over the face. Do not rinse off. Follow with the appropriate Paula's Choice moisturizer, sunscreen, exfoliant and/or specialty product. Can be used as a repair treatment after peels or microdermabrasion.

What Makes Paula's Choice Products Unique?

Created by world renowned skin care expert and author Paula Begoun

Proven effective 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, Cyclopentasiloxane (silicone slip agent), Butylene Glycol (water-binding agent), Glycereth-26 (glycerin- and glycol-based water-binding agent), Dimethiconol (silicone slip agent), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil (non-volatile plant oils), Sodium Hyaluronate (water-binding agent), Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidants), Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Panthenol (water-binding agent), Allantoin (anti-irritant), Glycerin (water-binding agent), Hydrogenated Lecithin (cell-communicating ingredient), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Niacinamide (vitamin B3/cell-communicating ingredient), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (emollients), Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate (stabilizer), Laureth-4, Laureth-23 (emulsifiers), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, and Sorbic Acid (all preservatives).

Directions: Shake well. After cleansing, soak a large cotton ball or pad with Skin Recovery Toner and gently stroke over the face. Do not rinse off. Follow with moisturizer 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.