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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pyunkang Yul Balancing Gel versus Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream .

Published on December 28, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

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Starts at $12.60
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Ingredient Info

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Pyunkang Yul Balancing Gel 7 ingredients

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream 14 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 Balancing Gel 7 ingredients

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream 14 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.

Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Pyunkang Yul Balancing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Pyunkang Yul Balancing Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.

Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.

It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.

Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.

Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.

Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Pyunkang Yul Balancing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.

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Pyunkang Yul Balancing Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

Pyunkang Yul Balancing Gel 7 ingredients

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream 14 ingredients

14% are loved or liked
43% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
7% are loved or liked
43% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Pyunkang Yul Balancing Gel 7 ingredients

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream 14 ingredients

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Reviews

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Pyunkang Yul Balancing Gel 7 ingredients

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Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream 14 ingredients

3.5 /5
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Mar 21, 2024

Unfortunately this product is not for my skin, the product itself feels lovely and leaves the skin feeling nice however I break out way more when using this as my moisturiser. I’m unlucky to have skin that breaks out easily so I have...

Unfortunately this product is not for my skin, the product itself feels lovely and leaves the skin feeling nice however I break out way more when using this as my moisturiser. I’m unlucky to have skin that breaks out easily so I have stopped using this product.

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