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Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner scores 8.1/9.8 and SK-II R.N.A. Power Airy Milky Lotion scores 8.0/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
19 unique
9 in common
14 unique
These two toners take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. SK-II R.N.A. Power Airy Milky Lotion scores 4.2 here versus 2.8 for Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner brings Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, and Ascorbyl Palmitate as actives, while sK-II R.N.A. Power Airy Milky Lotion relies on Niacinamide, Adenosine, and Tocopheryl Acetate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner is better if you have
SK-II R.N.A. Power Airy Milky Lotion is better if you have
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.1, Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner delivers strong value. SK-II R.N.A. Power Airy Milky Lotion sits at the luxury level with a 8.0 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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