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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of 2SOL Cica Youth Toner versus Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner .

Published on March 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Toner South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner South Korean Brand South Korea

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid (4)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (9)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterButylene GlycolGlycerinGlycereth-26NiacinamideDiethoxyethyl SuccinateTrehalosePentylene GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TauratePanthenolDipropylene GlycolHydrogenated PolydeceneCeramide NsAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerXanthan GumAdenosineDisodium EDTAMethylpropanediolSodium Hyaluronate Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractButyrospermum Parkii Butter ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-4Polyglyceryl-10 MyristateCnidium Officinale Rhizome ExtractEclipta Prostrata ExtractBiota Orientalis Leaf ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractPoria Cocos ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronatePolygonum Multiflorum Root ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl EthylhexanoateBeta-GlucanEthylhexyl PalmitateCoptis Japonica ExtractScrophularia Buergeriana ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractGardenia Florida Fruit ExtractPhellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractPiper Methysticum Root ExtractMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerAcetyl Hexapeptide-8GlucoseCentella Asiatica ExtractSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateSodium Acetylated HyaluronatePhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateCholesterolBrassica Campestris SterolsHydrogenated LecithinArtemisia Capillaris ExtractPolyglyceryl-10 OleatePotassium Cetyl PhosphateCeramide NPAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidMadecassosideMadecassic AcidCeramide EOPCarbomerCaprylyl GlycolTrideceth-10CaramelFructoseMaltodextrinPolysilicone-15HydroxyacetophenoneTromethamineEthylhexylglycerin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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2SOL Cica Youth Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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2SOL Cica Youth Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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2SOL Cica Youth Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

2SOL Cica Youth Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate isn't fungal acne safe.

2SOL Cica Youth Toner contains this as ingredient number 33.

Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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2SOL Cica Youth Toner contains this as ingredient number 34.

Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner contains this as ingredient number 73.

7
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

2SOL Cica Youth Toner contains this as ingredient number 35.

Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner contains this as ingredient number 65.

8
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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2SOL Cica Youth Toner contains this as ingredient number 37.

Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

9
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

2SOL Cica Youth Toner contains this as ingredient number 38.

Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

10
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.

Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.

Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone

2SOL Cica Youth Toner contains this as ingredient number 39.

Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner contains this as ingredient number 72.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

2SOL Cica Youth Toner contains this as ingredient number 40.

Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner contains this as ingredient number 74.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

75% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
8% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
55% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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2SOL Cica Youth Toner 40 ingredients

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Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner 73 ingredients

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Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Works Well (1)
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Totoro

4 months ago · Sensitive Skin
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This viscous toner has been excellent for my mature sensitive skin. I use it morning and evening. Its ingredients include glycerin, Niacinamide,...

This viscous toner has been excellent for my mature sensitive skin. I use it morning and evening. Its ingredients include glycerin, Niacinamide, several ceramides and a peptide. There is silicone in it but it is number 69 out of 73 ingredients. The elegant bottle/packaging and the price point for its quality make it a great value.

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