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Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner Versus Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion

Essence
Toner
Korean Brand South Korea
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on July 25, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner 7 ingredients

4.2 /5
from 41 ratings
Hydrating (17) Absorbs Well (16) Great Value (14)
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raq

10 months ago
Review

i am sensitive to moisturizers but have dry skin and use this product as an alternative. before using i had dry, red, and irritated skin but whenever i use this product it helps soothe and hydrate. my skin no longer feels tight and doesn't flake. this is a hg product.

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent
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Virago

1 year ago
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, hydrating and without pilling. One of my all time favourites for effective and fuss-free skincare.

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent

Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion 20 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (2) Absorbs Well (2) Works Well (2)
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Alodia

9 months ago
Review

Great product to prevent hyperpigmentation and sun spots due to the tranexamic acid, licorice root, and vit C derivative. My post acne marks fade a lot faster. Very gentle and hydrating to use daily, it spreads and absorbs easily. My dry acne prone skin loves this, no comedogenic, no alcohol or fragrance.

Edit 6th Dec 2024
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#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well
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Itssem

8 months ago
Review

Great for hydration - I put it on three times waiting for it to become damp before applying. It did give me cc’s (closed comedones) sadly. The texture is watery which I prefer for a toner and has an alcohol scent but it fades rather quickly post application.

#great value
#hydrating
#broke me out
#light