Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractWorks well
“Formula contains Vitamin C-rich citrus grandis fruit water and Yellow 7 Complex (made of pumpkin, grapefruit, banana, lemon, capsicum, mango and orange) to improve skin tone and protect skin from harmful external aggressors.”
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, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks well
“The Citrus Grandis Fruit Water delivers rich Vitamin C, restoring radiant and nourished skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, betaine.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, AllantoinWorks 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-agingSide benefit · 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?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Citrus grandis fruit water, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Citrus grandis fruit water~25–30%
- Irritation risk
- High
Water~14–17%
Butylene glycol~5.8–7.1%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinNiacinamide~3.1–3.8%
- 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 Niacinamide1,2-hexanediol~1.2–1.4%
Caprylyl glycol~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBetaine~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~1.6–1.9%
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractCurcuma longa root extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractAllantoin~0.9–1.15%
- 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 AllantoinBiota orientalis leaf extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.9–1.1%
- 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 CarbomerCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilTromethamine~0.75–1.15%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.75–1.1%
Zanthoxylum schinifolium leaf extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucurbita pepo fruit extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractCapsicum annuum fruit extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Pepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicals
More about Capsicum annuum fruit extractMangifera indica fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractMusa sapientum fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus junos fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractGardenia florida fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractPentylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAspalathus linearis extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Commiphora myrrha resin extractPerilla frutescens leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractYucca schidigera root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Citrus grandis fruit water, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Allantoin, Biota orientalis leaf extract, Carbomer, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zanthoxylum schinifolium leaf extract, Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Capsicum annuum fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Citrus junos fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Pentylene glycol, Aspalathus linearis extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Yucca schidigera root extract, Limonene, Linalool
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| GRAYMELINYellow Food TonerYOUR PRODUCT | NACIFICFresh Herb Origin Toner | PEACH & LILYWild Dew Treatment Essence | TOSOWOONGGreen Tea Eco Brightening Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| Price | $28.60 | $16.00−$12.60 | $21.37−$7.23 | $13.10−$15.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Adenosine | Pitera |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"GRAYMELIN - Yellow Food Toner" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.10% - 3.80%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (0.90% - 1.15%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (betaine 1.70% - 2.10% and glycerin 3.90% - 4.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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The product retails for 26.10$ 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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