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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner versus Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on December 16, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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Toner South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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
ph level
5.5

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid (4)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (9)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterButylene GlycolGlycerinGlycereth-26NiacinamideDiethoxyethyl SuccinateTrehalosePentylene GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TauratePanthenolDipropylene GlycolHydrogenated PolydeceneCeramide NsAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerXanthan GumAdenosineDisodium EDTAMethylpropanediolSodium Hyaluronate Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractButyrospermum Parkii Butter ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-4Polyglyceryl-10 MyristateCnidium Officinale Rhizome ExtractEclipta Prostrata ExtractBiota Orientalis Leaf ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractPoria Cocos ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronatePolygonum Multiflorum Root ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl EthylhexanoateBeta-GlucanEthylhexyl PalmitateCoptis Japonica ExtractScrophularia Buergeriana ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractGardenia Florida Fruit ExtractPhellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractPiper Methysticum Root ExtractMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerAcetyl Hexapeptide-8GlucoseCentella Asiatica ExtractSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateSodium Acetylated HyaluronatePhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateCholesterolBrassica Campestris SterolsHydrogenated LecithinArtemisia Capillaris ExtractPolyglyceryl-10 OleatePotassium Cetyl PhosphateCeramide NPAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidMadecassosideMadecassic AcidCeramide EOPCarbomerCaprylyl GlycolTrideceth-10CaramelFructoseMaltodextrinPolysilicone-15HydroxyacetophenoneTromethamineEthylhexylglycerin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
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 Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner contains this as ingredient number 65.

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

51% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
57% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner 73 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Works Well (1)
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Totoro

3 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

This viscous toner has been excellent for my mature sensitive skin. I use it morning and evening. Its ingredients include glycerin, Niacinamide,...

This viscous toner has been excellent for my mature sensitive skin. I use it morning and evening. Its ingredients include glycerin, Niacinamide, several ceramides and a peptide. There is silicone in it but it is number 69 out of 73 ingredients. The elegant bottle/packaging and the price point for its quality make it a great value.

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner 7 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 23 ratings
Hydrating (6) Great Value (5) Absorbs Well (4) Light (4) No Scent (4) Works Well (3)
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itsyogirljeni

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

The best hydrating toner I've ever tried!
Hands down it's the perfect toner for oily-dehydrated acne prone skin.

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Virago

3 months ago · Combination Skin
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,...

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.

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