My Scheming Pearl Barley Brightening Toner
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Nonapeptide-1 + 14 moreWorks well
“Basic maintenance deep moist compress, effectively improve skin moisturizing ability.”
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, dextran.
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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, nonapeptide-1
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 2 moreWorks well
“Whitening Peptides: Helps to lighten dark circles and spots.”
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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Nonapeptide-1Works well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: nonapeptide-1.
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.9–8.8%
- 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 glycolGlycereth-26~3.6–5.4%
Methyl gluceth-20~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Peg-20 hydrogenated castor oil~1.2–1.7%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateNiacinamide~0.6–1.35%
- 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 NiacinamideGlycosyl trehalose~0.5–1.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.8%
- 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 glycyrrhizatePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilGlycerin~0.3–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolParfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Arginine~0.1–0.5%
- 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 ArginineTrilaureth-4 phosphate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Trilaureth-4 phosphateGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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 extractHydrolyzed pearl~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sea salt~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltChenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHydrolyzed soy protein~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinCoix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Dextran~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranNonapeptide-1~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Nonapeptide-1Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycereth-26, Methyl gluceth-20, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Chlorphenesin, Peg-20 hydrogenated castor oil, Sorbitan isostearate, Niacinamide, Glycosyl trehalose, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Parfum, Glyceryl caprylate, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Arginine, Trilaureth-4 phosphate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Hydrolyzed pearl, Sea salt, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextran, Nonapeptide-1
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| Match | — | 84% | 81% | 79% |
| Price | — | — | $22.17 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"My Scheming - Pearl Barley Brightening Toner" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (nonapeptide-1 0.01% - 0.10%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (dextran 0.05% - 0.10%, arginine 0.15% - 0.50% and glycerin 0.30% - 0.75%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 29.80$ 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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