Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner versus Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Japanese Sake Skin Care Cream .

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

Overview

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Essence South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan

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.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

Shop

Buy Essence Toner

Starts at $12.30
Shop

Buy Japanese Sake Skin Care Cream

Starts at $11.25

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
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
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Eczema
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Side-by-side

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

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

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: 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 Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Japanese Sake Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

2
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

Learn more about Arginine

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Japanese Sake Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

14% are loved or liked
57% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...
Loading routine usage...

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner 7 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 23 reviews
Virago's Avatar'
Feb 3, 2024

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...

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
Works Well
itsyogirljeni's Avatar'
Jun 1, 2023

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

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

mimi83077's Avatar'
Feb 11, 2024

I got this because of the great reviews, but it broke me out terribly and gave me dry spots. (I used it on damp skin with my other products)

I got this because of the great reviews, but it broke me out terribly and gave me dry spots. (I used it on damp skin with my other products)

Great Value
Drying
Broke Me Out

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Japanese Sake Skin Care Cream 40 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review
Rih's Avatar'
Mar 12, 2024

Good enough for combination to dry skin.It's very hydrating and gives a dewy glowy finishing.In summer, suitable for combination, dry to very dry skin .But In winter, it is suitable for all skin types.Key Ingredients : RICE-O-SAKE , 3...

Good enough for combination to dry skin.It's very hydrating and gives a dewy glowy finishing.In summer, suitable for combination, dry to very dry skin .But In winter, it is suitable for all skin types.Key Ingredients : RICE-O-SAKE , 3 TYPES OF CERAMIDE , 4 TYPES OF AMINO ACID , ARBUTIN , GLYCYRRHIZIC ACID 2K , PLACENTA EXTRACT , SQUALANE , PHYTOSPHINGOSINE.

Hydrating
Heavy
Absorbs Well
Works Well

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 18 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner.

See 18 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 43 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Japanese Sake Skin Care Cream.

See 43 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...