P.Calm Line Review: P.Calm Toner, Cream, and Ampoule Review
P.calm review, P.calm is not a brand I heard much about but I heard it is quite popular in Korea. After loving the P.calm Barrier Cycle Toner [Review Here]. I thought I should try the rest of the P.calmline. In this post will be a P.calm line review: P.calm Barrier Cycle Toner, P.calm Porsica Ampoule, and P.calm Cato Cream.
Brand Info P.Calm – Designed With Problematic Skin In Mind
If you never heard of P.Calm, P.Calm is a Korean skincare company that strives to create effective products to tackle a variety of skin concerns, such as damaged and problematic skin. It is a company that creates products with problematic skin in mind. They believe that it is not the percentage of ingredients that makes a product effective. Instead, they look for the root problem and solve it. P.Calm products are free of fragrances and colorants and clinically tested to be safe for use.
3 Products Reviewing: P.Calm toner, Ampoule, and Cato Cream
P.Calm Cycle Toner Claims
- Melts away excess sebum, dead skin, whiteheads
- Help balances skin
- Soothe irritated skin skin
- Reduce blemishes and improve pigmentation
P.Calm Barrier Cycle Toner Ingredients
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
P.Calm Cato Cream Claims
- Seals moisture inside the skin
- Protects damaged skin
- Reduce moisture loss
- Balances and maintains skin barrier
- Brighten your dull skin
P.Calm Cato Cream Ingredients
P.Calm Ampoule Claims
- Remove excessive sebum
- Reduce irritation
- Brighten the skin
- Calms and soothes the skin
Porsica Ampoule Ingredients
Centella Asiatica Extract(76.38%), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Carbomer, Arginine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Marcadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Alcohol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Asiaticoside(0.0004%), Madecassic Acid(0.0004%), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiatic Acid(0.0002%), Cholesterol, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceteth-5, Ceteth-3, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Protease, Papain, Chitosan, Citric Acid,Chitosan, lipase, Potassium Hyaluronate
P.calm Line Review:
P.CALM Barrier Cycle Toner
I really love the P.CALM toner. It is now one of my hg toners. I think it would be great for anyone with sensitized skin barriers, like acne-prone or sensitive skin. When my skin was going through a rough patch, the P.CALM toner was the only toner that was able to calm my skin right away. However, I did have to layer it a couple of times in order to see the redness go down.
There is one thing I notice with all P.CALM products
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- I’m not sure why, but all the product from this line makes my skin tingle. This is usually a bad thing, it might be because I just started retinol so my skin barrier is probably not at its best. Even though they made my skin tingle, I didn’t think they irritate my skin.
P.CALM Cato Cream Review and P.CALM Ampoule Review
I’m not sure if I like the Cato cream or the Ampoule. They both feel lightweight and absorb quickly. Almost like a no-frills version of Cerave. I believe it’s one of those products that help keep your skin balanced, and you can’t really tell the difference unless you stop using it. However, I think it might have helped with reducing my retinol purging stage.
Reduce Retinol Purging
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- As I mentioned earlier I am currently using retinol and I have been using the P.CALM line: P.CALM Cato cream, toner, and ampoule. I haven’t really purged when I was using the P.CALM line. the p.calm line might have helped with reducing the purging but it might also be because I have buffered the retinol. All I can say is that at most I had only 3 pimples on my forehead and that’s considered lucky for purging.
Overview:
- Price: Toner ~ $15-20 | Ampoule ~$30 |Â Cream ~ $30
- Rating: 4.5
- Repurchase? Yes. Great for reducing purge from retinol
- Skin types: Great for problematic or sensitive skin
- Made my fungal acne worst? Not that I noticed
- Where to buy:
Conclusion: P.CALM Line Review
Would I buy it again? YES! I really like the P.CALM line, my favorite is the P.CALMcycle toner. If you can only choose only one product, I would recommend trying the P.CALM toner first. The P.CALM Cato Cream and ampoule might be worth the try only if you have super sensitive skin (ie broken barrier or acne-prone) or if you start to incorporate retinol into your skin routine. The only thing I might be wary of is that it might sting your face. However, I didn’t find it irritating but it is just something to take note of. In general, I think this line is great to reduce irritation and help maintain a healthy skin barrier. Great for reducing the purging stage for starting retinol.
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