Name: Skin Recovery Toner
Brand: PAULA'SCHOICE
Rating: 4.35 (66 reviews)

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Skin Recovery Toner

Feels Harsh on Skin

Oily

Heavy

Not Rich

Causes Allergic Reactions

Moisturizing

Hydrating

Not Irritating

Softens

Improves Skin Texture

Pleasant Scent

Feels Comfortable

Due to its rich texture, those with oily skin might find it a bit heavy for their liking.

It has just the right amount of richness, so applying it before your moisturizer helps achieve a perfect oil and moisture balance.

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When I first used it, my face felt a bit tingly. After about a week of use, it's been inconsistent - one day it tingles, the next it doesn't. There's no burning sensation, but I'm unsure if I should continue using it. At least it's not causing any blemishes...

I've had good experiences with Paula's Choice products, so I decided to try this toner when I ran out of my previous one. So far, I'm not sure what to think, except that it's easy to apply...

Not at all! This is a toner that's great to use all four seasons, especially for dry skin.

A toner to use all year round, from spring to winter! It has good spreadability, is gentle, and leaves your skin feeling nourished.

You have to shake it before use. The lotion-like ingredients seem to settle a bit. If you don't shake it, the later portions can become richer.

I use a lot of Paula's Choice products. This is a skin that I recommend for dry skin types. It's moisturizing and doesn't cause any blemishes. It's also non-sticky.

I'd only recommend this to those with really dry skin. I've been using it in the winter and transitional seasons, but the truth is I'm still using it now. Dry skin doesn't care about the season..

The price is a bit burdensome for a commonly used skin product.

I wrote this with the intention of helping with winter dryness, but it turned out better than I expected! The package also said 'Dry Berry Dry', so I think it's a moisturizing toner that I can recommend to others. The milky color was a bit strange at first, but I got used to it as I used it.
Personally, I found that applying it once and then a couple more times worked best for me.

Hearing about the '7 skins, n skins' method, Mrs. Pol expressed disbelief, saying that a well-formulated toner shows effects after just one use. The Pyunkang Yul toner is not meant to be used in the 'n skins' way. I never really understood why other toners need to be applied seven times either.

None. Pyunkang Yul products are mostly well-made, so there's nothing particularly disappointing about them.

The skin balancing toner used to cause my face to turn red and flush, but the skin recovery toner is smooth and moisturizing without that issue. I think I will continue using this product as my toner going forward.

I keep it in the refrigerator and use it chilled. And instead of using a cotton pad, I dispense it into my palm and absorb it directly into my face.

There's really nothing disappointing, but if I had to pick one, it would be that the volume feels a bit low compared to the price.
Also, I think it would be great if Paulas Choice released a large-volume toner.

This toner from Extreme Dry Skin is truly a moisturizing toner that dry skin can use. It's not a viscous formula, but a watery toner that comes out like water, with a slightly milky-white color. I was really troubled by the severe internal dryness that just wouldn't go away for a long time, but after using this toner, the unique feeling of internal dryness pulling from within disappeared in just 3 days, and I'm using it with great satisfaction.

Instead of wiping it off with a cotton pad, I dispense it into my palm and gently pat it into my face. I do this layering process at least 3 times to maximize the control of internal dryness. These days, I only need to do it about 2 times, and it leaves my skin feeling so moisturized and nourished, which I'm very satisfied with.

I've been using it so far and haven't found any disappointing aspects.

The skin feels moisturized and not greasy, which I really like. Especially around the eye area, where my skin is sensitive, this toner is the only one that doesn't feel irritating, so I highly recommend it for those with sensitive skin!

I personally use this product by patting it on with my hands instead of using a cotton pad, and then I follow up with a lightweight ceramide-containing cream, patting that in as well. This routine helps address any surface dryness.

For combination skin leaning towards oily, this product may lack a bit of moisture. It's not that my skin feels dry, but the product seems to absorb quite quickly, leaving little residue on the surface. Dry skin types might find this insufficient for solo use, and it may be more suitable for oily skin types.
Also, I was a bit surprised when I checked the ingredients after writing this review... A certain YouTuber had classified this as having not-so-great ingredients, but I believe that as long as a product works well for your skin, the ingredients don't necessarily have to be perfect. (But the shock is still there.)

Review written after 2 repurchases and current usage.

I first encountered the Pola Choice AHA Gel through the sample that came with the purchase, and I fell in love with it, so I bought the product. I had no particular expectations, but the feeling of my skin being moisturized from within and the smooth, powdery finish is just so great. 
Personally, I really dislike lingering fragrance in toners, and I avoid artificial fragrances, but this product has no scent or a slight tangy aroma, so I can use it without any issues. My nose is quite sensitive, so others may not even notice the scent.
When I first purchased this product, I was suffering from an unknown skin barrier issue that caused flakiness, bumps, redness, and stinging. I had tried a famous product with centella, but it only led to more breakouts and clogged pores, likely because the centella didn't agree with my skin. Luckily, this product doesn't seem to have any problematic ingredients for me. While I didn't see a dramatic improvement, my skin texture, bumps, and acne scars have gradually improved. And my skin doesn't get oily on the surface while feeling dry inside, which is great. I'm very satisfied with this product!

I used cotton pads or gently patted it on with my hands.
And then I gently patted or smoothed it on with my palms.
For those with sensitive skin, hands might be better than cotton pads
(this seems to be the case with all products)

There's really nothing disappointing about it. It doesn't give a dramatic sense of improvement, but it seems to maintain an average state.

While I'm not sure if continued use will make a big difference, it's certainly true that after using a different product for a while and then coming back to this one, I think 'Ah, this is a good product' - it's similar to the Pola Choice line.
I like that it has no fragrance.
As you use it, it turns out to be quite mild. It would be accurate to say it's non-irritating.
It's gentle~~ It's not the kind of product that dramatically improves your skin, but rather a natural product that doesn't cause any trouble and maintains an average state.

At first, I thought it was inexpensive, but I ended up using 3 skin toners quickly, so it's expensive.

I've used it for over 10 bottles.
My sensitive skin has less redness.
I use about 3 skin toners, and my skin feels comfortable without dryness.

I apply it once with a thin cotton pad, and then pat it in again.

I don't think there's anything particularly bad about it. As I mentioned, it's not the most suitable for wiping off.

It's great that it's so moisturizing. I used to use the Pola Moisture Booster Toner, but that would sometimes cause a momentary heat sensation, even when my skin was in good condition. But this product doesn't have that feeling, and I'm using it comfortably. While it may not be the best for wiping off, I use it to wipe and then apply it again, and I'm really satisfied with using it this way.

It might feel a bit oily for those with oily skin!

The skin feels so moisturized and comfortable ㅜㅜ I've purchased about 3 bottles. My skin, which didn't react much to anything, calmed down the redness and the acne when I applied this product - I was so surprised ㅠㅜ

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