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Pyunkang Yul Peeling Gel Versus Dear, Klairs Daily Skin Softening Water

Exfoliator
Toner
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on November 24, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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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 
Buffering, Masking

Citric 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 Acid

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

When to use

14 Routines
29% use in am
71% use in pm
43% use every day
29 Routines
59% use in am
41% use in pm
93% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Pyunkang Yul Peeling Gel 25 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Great Value (1) Works Well (1)
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BaekhyunsAeriAlexa_577

4 months ago
Review

I have used this peeling gel for over a year and it's amazing ! My combo sensitive acne-prone skin loved it.

#great value
#works well

Dear, Klairs Daily Skin Softening Water 13 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Light (1)
Daniel.Chin's avatar

Daniel Chin

8 months ago
Review

Broke me out and caused so much texture on my forehead. 😔

#broke me out
#light