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

Exfoliator
Essence
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on October 31, 2023

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 (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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

104 Routines
13% use in am
87% use in pm
32% use every day
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1,534 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
95% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

COSRX The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel 27 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (1) Works Well (1)
MamzelleMarie's avatar

MamzelleMarie

9 months ago
Review

Love this. I use it every 2 weeks in the evenings. The next morning my skin looks and feels great. Does exactly what it is supposed to do.

#hydrating
#works well

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner 7 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 43 ratings
Hydrating (17) Absorbs Well (16) Great Value (14)
raqqoon's avatar

raq

11 months ago
Review

i am sensitive to moisturizers but have dry skin and use this product as an alternative. before using i had dry, red, and irritated skin but whenever i use this product it helps soothe and hydrate. my skin no longer feels tight and doesn't flake. this is a hg product.

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent
Virago's avatar

Virago

1 year ago
Review

I suffer from dry and dehydrated skin that doesn’t tolerate hyaluronic acid in winter, so this toner is my HG during the colder months. Soothing, hydrating and without pilling. One of my all time favourites for effective and fuss-free skincare.

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent