PRODUCT REVIEW
HUE_CALM Phyto Firming Balance Toner
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Brand from South Korea HUE_CALM. Benefits This plant-derived formula reinforces each layer of a damaged and dehydrated skin barrier to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
niacinamide
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
adenosine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The watery skin-firming formula provides a layering hydration with lightweight application and quick absorption.
saccharum officinarum extract
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
squalane
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-blemish
niacinamide
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Evens skin tone
niacinamide
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
hydrolyzed soy protein
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
bifida ferment lysate
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
Anti-oxidation
cryptomeria japonica leaf extract
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
melia azadirachta flower extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
corallina officinalis extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
cryptomeria japonica leaf extract
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
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
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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Potential irritants
cryptomeria japonica leaf extract
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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All ingredients
propanediol
4.8% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Bifida ferment lysate, Chondrus crispus extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Vincetoxicum atratum extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Unknown, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Althaea rosea flower extract, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Oryza sativa extract, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Hydrolyzed pea protein, Olea europaea fruit oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Glucose, C12-14 alketh-12, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Octyldodeceth-16, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Octanediol, Polyquaternium-51, Dextrin, Dipropylene glycol, Tocopherol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Lactobacillus, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ceramide np, Hydrogenated rice bran oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Aspergillus/glucose/soybean/starch ferment filtrate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Squalane, Oligopeptide-2, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool
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- Biological Activities of Extracts from Different Parts of Cryptomeria japonica
- Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skin
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
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- Melia azedarach
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- Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
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- Rice antioxidants: phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, tocopherols, tocotrienols, c-oryzanol, and phytic acid
- Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activity
- Dermatological and cosmeceutical benefits of Glycine max (soybean) and its active components
- Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmetics
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
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- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
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