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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner versus Fation Nosca9 Trouble Clear Toner .

Last updated on February 22, 2024. Published on February 27, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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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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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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

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Vitamin E
Ceramides

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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.

Fation Nosca9 Trouble Clear 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.

Fation Nosca9 Trouble Clear Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.

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.

Fation Nosca9 Trouble Clear Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Fation Nosca9 Trouble Clear Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
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.

Fation Nosca9 Trouble Clear Toner contains this as ingredient number 19.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.

Fation Nosca9 Trouble Clear Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.

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

59% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
9% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
63% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
6% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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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

5 hours ago · Sensitive Skin
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Fation Nosca9 Trouble Clear Toner 35 ingredients

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