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COSRX The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel Versus Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner

Exfoliator
Toner
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on June 25, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside

What's inside

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 
Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

Learn more about Hydroxyethylcellulose

When to use

116 Routines
12% use in am
88% use in pm
33% use every day
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2,119 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
95% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

2.60
Overall rating
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Doesn't Work 50% Irritating 50% Broke Me Out 25%

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner 7 ingredients

4.13
Overall rating
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What people say
Hydrating 49% Great Value 42% Absorbs Well 40%