Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner Versus Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner versus Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic .

Last updated on November 08, 2023. Published on January 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

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Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic

Toner South Korean Brand

Toner British Brand United Kingdom

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

Price

Ingredient Info

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Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner 21 ingredients

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic 25 ingredients

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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Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner 21 ingredients

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic 25 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing (5)

Reduces Irritation (4)

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)

BHA

Vitamin C

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin (3)

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture (3)

Reduces Large Pores (3)

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots (4)

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

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

Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner 21 ingredients

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic 25 ingredients

Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Propanediol • Glycerin • Sodium PCA • Betaine • Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate • Glycolic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Salicylic Acid • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate • Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract • Lactic Acid • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hydroxide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

Water

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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Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic contains this as ingredient number 1.

Salix Alba Bark Extract

What it does: Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic

Community Rating: Liked

Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.

Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.

Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.

Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.

Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.

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Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic contains this as ingredient number 12.

Centella Asiatica Extract

What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic

Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

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Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic contains this as ingredient number 14.

Glycerin

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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Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic contains this as ingredient number 4.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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.

Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner 21 ingredients

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic 25 ingredients

62% are loved or liked

14% have mixed ratings

5% are disliked or very disliked

19% have no rating yet

64% are loved or liked

16% have mixed ratings

16% are disliked or very disliked

4% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner 21 ingredients

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic 25 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner 21 ingredients

5.0 /5

from 1 rating

cgi

1 year ago · Oily Skin

Review

no more breakouts?
i honestly don't know what to make of this product because i used it in 2021 for about.. 6 months?? i was very generous since it...

no more breakouts?
i honestly don't know what to make of this product because i used it in 2021 for about.. 6 months?? i was very generous since it was a small bottle. back then, i had extreme hormonal acne and a new pimple would emerge every day and i absolutely hated it. this toner lowkey lived up to the hype, but i wish packaging was better because the bottle did leak when received. they should also make larger bottles

i wouldn't say i had a drastic, life-changing experience with this product but i did see some changes. the toner had a water-like texture, no odor and was soooo nice on the skin. it definitely helps with redness and inflammation and boosted the effects of the CosRx Good Morning pH Gel Cleanser. it instantly felt soothing and my acne was "tamed." it wouldn't necessarily get rid of pimples or blemishes so you'd probably need another product for that, but it DID work wonders in preventing new breakouts.

Pyunkang Yul

Acne Toner

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic 25 ingredients

5.0 /5

from 1 rating

Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)

sarape

3 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

I think i've been purchasing this Toner since i started in skincare. It's very lightweight and perfect for my very oily skin. It provides a very...

I think i've been purchasing this Toner since i started in skincare. It's very lightweight and perfect for my very oily skin. It provides a very gentle exfoliation (with BHA and AHA), so i can use it almost every day without irritating my face. Plus, it has a very mild and lovely smell, like something clean. I love it.