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Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner Versus Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream

Toner
General Moisturizer
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on June 25, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside

What's inside

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-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 
Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract is from an herb called Huang Qi. The roots of this plant have traditionally used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol

When to use

1,895 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
95% use every day
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114 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
96% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner 7 ingredients

4.10
Overall rating
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What people say
Hydrating 48% Great Value 41% Absorbs Well 39%

Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream 21 ingredients

4.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 33% Doesn't Work 33% Great Value 33%