PCA SKIN Hydrating Face Toner
- Toner
- 7 fl oz
- All
- 1
- More reviewed than 74%
A gentle, alcohol-free hydrating toner built to layer into a routine rather than act as a standalone treatment.
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How it ranks among the 452 toners we track
4.5★ across 903 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
903 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
PCA SKIN's Hydrating Face Toner is an alcohol-free, 7 fl oz liquid built around glycerin, panthenol and sodium PCA for moisture, along with ascorbic and citric acid for light antioxidant support.
It's positioned as a step between cleansing and treatment products, meant to be layered with the brand's own serums and sunscreen. The ingredient list leans hydrating rather than astringent, so it won't strip oil the way older-style toners do.
- Alcohol-free, hydrating 7 fl oz toner
- Built with glycerin, panthenol and sodium PCA
- Paraben free and fragrance free
- Doubles as a makeup-setting spray
Who it's for
Suits people who want a lightweight hydrating layer after cleansing, especially those already using other PCA SKIN products. Not a fit for anyone seeking a classic pore-tightening or oil-stripping toner.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Alcohol free and fragrance free
- Layers before serum and SPF or moisturizer
- Can double as a makeup-setting mist
- Not a pore-tightening or oil-control toner
- Works best paired with other PCA SKIN steps
Performance notes
Glycerin, propanediol and sodium PCA draw and hold moisture at the skin's surface while panthenol supports the skin barrier. The antioxidant acids offer mild support rather than a deep chemical exfoliation.
Specifications
| Brand | Brand |
|---|---|
| Model | 21153 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 7 fl oz |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Features | Paraben Free,Alcohol free |
| Material Type Free | Fragrance Free, Paraben Free |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 7 fl oz |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | All |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Scent Name | unscented |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 21153 |
| Active Ingredients | ascorbic acid,citric acid,disodium edta,glycerin,panthenol,polysorbate 20,propanediol,rosemary,sodium hydroxide,sodium lactate,sodium pca,watermelon |
| Recommended Uses For Product | After using cleanser apply to face and neck. Follow with PCA SKIN serums and broad spectrum SPF for day or moisturizer at night. May be used to set makeup. |
| Asin | B07CCD5FHT |
| Model Number | 21153 |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '903', 'stars': '4.5'} |
| Upc | 812025018133 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,574 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #126 in Facial Toners & Astringents |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00812025018133 |
| Manufacturer | PCA SKIN |
| Product Benefits | Effortlessly moisturize your skin while removing excess dirt, oil, and debris using PCA SKIN Hydrating Toner. This weightless, daily face toner deeply hydrates the skin while providing antioxidant protection. |
| Item Form | Liquid |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in toners.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCA SKIN Hydrating Face TonerThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 903 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Glow Recipe PHA + BHA Face TonerGlow Recipe | 4.6 / 5 | 8,776 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water Hydrating Face Toner for DryBeauty of Joseon | 4.6 / 5 | 6,556 | 4.6 / 5 |
| T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel Alcohol Free Moisturizing AstringentT.N. Dickinson's | 4.8 / 5 | 8,044 | 4.4 / 5 |
| THAYERS Milky Face Toner Skin Care with Snow Mushroom Tremella and Hyaluronic Acid | 4.7 / 5 | 6,405 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Brand 21153
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is PCA SKIN's Hydrating Toner alcohol-free?
Yes, it is formulated without alcohol.
When should I use this toner?
After cleansing, applied to face and neck, before serum and SPF or moisturizer.
Can it be used to set makeup?
Yes, the brand lists that as one of its uses.