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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner versus AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Toner .

Published on October 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Toner South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner South Korean Brand South Korea

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner 32 ingredients

AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Toner 25 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner 32 ingredients

AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Toner 25 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.

AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.

AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.

AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.

7
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.

AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner 32 ingredients

AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Toner 25 ingredients

59% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
9% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner 32 ingredients

AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Toner 25 ingredients

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Reviews

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P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner 32 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
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AliSia_61108

4 days ago · Sensitive Skin
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AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Toner 25 ingredients

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