Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Harnessing the brightening and nourishing benefits of naturally derived rice bran water, this toner quickly rehydrates skin after cleansing by locking in moisture thanks to its fast-absorbing formula.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract + 10 moreWorks well
“Harnessing the brightening and nourishing benefits of naturally derived rice bran water, this toner quickly rehydrates skin after cleansing by locking in moisture thanks to its fast-absorbing formula.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Oryza sativa bran water72%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be somewhat helpful for attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa bran waterButylene glycol~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolWater~9.1–13.6%
Niacinamide~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePropylene glycol dicaprylate~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Propylene glycol dicaprylate1,2-hexanediol~1.6–2.3%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~2.1–3.1%
Caprylyl glycol~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSaccharomyces/rice bran ferment~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran extract~1.1–1.6%
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractSalix alba bark extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractOriganum vulgare leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractChamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractCinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Allantoin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCarbomer~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerArginine~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineStyrene/vp copolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizatePentylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAspalathus linearis extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCommiphora myrrha resin extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Commiphora myrrha resin extractPerilla frutescens leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractYucca schidigera root extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Oryza sativa bran water, Butylene glycol, Water, Niacinamide, Propylene glycol dicaprylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Caprylyl glycol, Saccharomyces/rice bran ferment, Oryza sativa bran extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Salix alba bark extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Allantoin, Carbomer, Arginine, Styrene/vp copolymer, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Pentylene glycol, Aspalathus linearis extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Yucca schidigera root extract
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| 9wishesRice 72% White Lucent Refining TonerYOUR PRODUCT | VITABRID C12Facial Boosting Water Toner | SkinLabMedicica Balancing Toner | SKIN&LABMedicica Balancing Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 96% | 96% |
| Price | $14.95 | — | $19.31+$4.36 | $16.80+$1.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"9wishes - Rice 72% White Lucent Refining Toner" is effective for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (4.70% - 7.10%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Humectants (arginine 0.15% - 0.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 22.81$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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