Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner Versus Labo Labo Super Keana Essence Lotion
Updated on June 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner 31 ingredients
Labo Labo Super Keana Essence Lotion 32 ingredients
About this product
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Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner 31 ingredients
Labo Labo Super Keana Essence Lotion 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Panthenol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Rugosa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Collagen Water
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientPEG-30 Glyceryl Isostearate
PEG-50 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Sebacic Acid
Buffering1,10-Decanediol
SolventPentasodium Pentetate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Orange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Rosa Rugosa Fruit Extract, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ubiquinone, Resveratrol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Menthoxypropanediol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, PEG-30 Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-50 Glyceryl Isostearate, Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Orange Roughy Oil
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.
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 GlycolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.
Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.
Tea tree extract is fragrant and contains volatiles such as linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.
Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner 31 ingredients
Labo Labo Super Keana Essence Lotion 32 ingredients
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Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner 31 ingredients
This toner is light and layers easily. I personally found it stung and irritated my sensitive skin, so I ended up passing it off to my husband. He has oily skin and said it's a nice toner but it doesn't feel like it does anything. I haven't had much luck with this brand and its products.
It feels nice on the skin and is soothing but doesn’t really do anything.
