P.CALM Barrier_cycle Toner
Ingredients and claims, checked
Last checked September 28, 2026
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What is it like at a glance?
What is this product?
- What to expect
- It's made for calmer skin and less visible pores.
- Key ingredients
- Madecassoside, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
- When
- Morning and evening
A toner made with probiotic ferment and papaya. It comes in a 200 ml size.
Who is it for?
Good for
- Sensitive skin
- Oily, breakout-prone skin
Less suited to
- Very dry skin that needs a heavy, sealing moisturizer
What to watch for?
Watch-outs
- If you get fungal acne: Lactobacillus Ferment
What is in it?
The full ingredient list as the brand publishes it, in the printed order. Tap a name to read about that ingredient.
This brand publishes its ingredient list in Korean only. Names below are the matching INCI names from the Korean Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary.
Key ingredientWorth a closer look
- Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Propanediol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Niacinamide
- Panthenol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Allantoin
- Adenosine
- Xanthan Gum
- Disodium EDTA
- Polyquaternium-51
- Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
- Plantago Asiatica Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
- Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
- Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
- Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
- Lactobacillus Ferment
- Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
- Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
- Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
- Thuja Orientalis Extract
- Acacia Seyal Gum Extract
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
- Asiatic Acid
- Asiaticoside
- Madecassic Acid
- Madecassoside
Ingredients with no mark are ones we found nothing notable about, and when marks overlap on one ingredient we show the caution first.
What the claims add up to
- Only partly backed:
- less visible pores · calmer skin
- Don't count on:
- clearer-looking skin
See each claim, checked (33)
Claims, checked
Completed test for suitability for use on acne-prone skin
backed by evidenceConfirmed suitable for use on acne-prone skin
backed by evidenceFor those looking for a fragrance-free, colorant-free toner
backed by evidenceFor those who want to gently soothe exceptionally sensitive skin
plausible, not tested29.79% improvement in sebum secretion rate
partly backed25.40% improvement in whiteheads
partly backed14.07% improvement in blackheads
partly backedIrritation index 0.00
partly backedLactoP™, Papaya Fruit Extract, Protease, vita k some, Azulene, Order Made Complex (Bay Leaf Extract, Plantain Extract, Konjac Extract), Phyto Green Complex, nmf, Rice Bran Extract, teca, Witch Hazel Extract
partly backedSuitable for acne-prone skin
partly backed4-week sebum improvement toner
partly backedCompleted 7 types of human application tests
partly backedReported to MFDS
partly backedSkin irritation index 0.00 human application test completed
partly backedSkin irritation index 0.00 (Zero)
partly backedSebum secretion rate improvement
partly backedBlackhead improvement
partly backedWhitehead improvement
partly backedSoothes irritated skin
partly backedUtilizing Lactobacillus Ferment, PICAM's own ingredient Complex for a healthy skin environment
partly backedLow-irritation sebum improvement toner suitable for acne-prone skin
partly backedLow-irritation (0.00) gentle care
partly backedSkin soothing effect after physical irritation
partly backed5 key ingredients for sensitive skin
partly backedCompleted 7 types of human application tests for 4-week sebum improvement toner
partly backedOil
partly backedAlleviation of melasma and hyperpigmentation
overstatedConfirmed 1.11% alleviation of melasma and hyperpigmentation
overstatedCumulative sales exceeded 55 hundred million
no supporting source foundOne sold every 3 minutes
no supporting source foundNo. 1 sebum improvement toner
no supporting source foundFor those with children who have acne-prone skin concerns
no supporting source foundSkin result-oriented, PICAM
nothing specific to check
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