Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner Pads Versus Npure Licorice Light Up Brightening Pad
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner Pads 18 ingredients
Npure Licorice Light Up Brightening Pad 34 ingredients
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Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner Pads 18 ingredients
Npure Licorice Light Up Brightening Pad 34 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingWater, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caffeine, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Citrate, Octyldodeceth-16, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Gluconolactone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lactic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin
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 Water1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinThis 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 TriglycerideSalix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.
Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.
Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.
Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.
Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark ExtractIngredient Ratings
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