Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Boosting Serum Versus Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Enriched Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Boosting Serum 67 ingredients
Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Enriched Cream 26 ingredients
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Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Boosting Serum 67 ingredients
Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Enriched Cream 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-15
UV FilterCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Methylpropanediol
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentScrophularia Buergeriana Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Piper Methysticum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Fructose
HumectantSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glucose
HumectantPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysilicone-15, Caramel, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate, Xanthan Gum, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Scrophularia Buergeriana Extract, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Cholesterol, Piper Methysticum Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Fructose, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glucose, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide Ns, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Simethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters, Diisostearyl Malate, Behenyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Simethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dipropylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
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