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Mary & May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence Versus Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner

Essence
Essence
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on July 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe essences. 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, 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

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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 
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol

When to use

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54% use in pm
92% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Mary & May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence 22 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 5 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Hydrating (2) Works Well (2)
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CourtneyChristopher

1 year ago
Review

Has a great texture and is fun to mix! A nice alternative to the kombucha essence. Leaves skin feeling hydrated

#hydrating
#absorbs well
#light scent
#works well
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Pnzb

5 months ago
Review

I love it when the weather is cold and the skin needs hydration. Leave the skin so soft and non sticky. I have combinational skin.

#hydrating
#absorbs well
#works well

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner 7 ingredients

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