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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label versus Aestura Ato Barrier Body Cream .

Published on December 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Body Lotion South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Price

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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 (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 1.

Aestura Ato Barrier Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 2.

Aestura Ato Barrier Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 5.

Aestura Ato Barrier Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 9.

Aestura Ato Barrier Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Arachidyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol made from peanut oil. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.

You'll most likely find this ingredient as an emulsifier in water-based cosmetics.

Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 11.

Aestura Ato Barrier Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

6
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.

Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.

In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.

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Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 12.

Aestura Ato Barrier Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

7
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside.

Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 13.

Aestura Ato Barrier Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

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Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 19.

Aestura Ato Barrier Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

9
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.

Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 22.

Aestura Ato Barrier Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

10
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 23.

Aestura Ato Barrier Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 30.

Aestura Ato Barrier Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

12
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 ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 31.

Aestura Ato Barrier Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

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

29% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label 31 ingredients

5.0 /5
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Milla

2 years ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Does nothing
Does nothing
It does nothing to my skin, no absorbtion at all, it just stays on the face and leaves me oily, no hydration or...

Does nothing
Does nothing
It does nothing to my skin, no absorbtion at all, it just stays on the face and leaves me oily, no hydration or something, feels like a film. I thought at least I could fix my winter woundend hands, but nope - still nothing.

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