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Pyunkang Yul Mist Toner Versus COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner

Toner
Toner
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on June 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening 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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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

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

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 
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

Ingredient Ratings

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When to use

179 Routines
47% use in am
53% use in pm
96% use every day
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4,098 Routines
36% use in am
64% use in pm
80% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Pyunkang Yul Mist Toner 5 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 4 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) No Scent (2) Great Value (1)
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dinogirl01

1 year ago
Review

It’s such a simple toner which is perfect for my skin. It’s nothing extraordinary but it does the job after I cleanse to get my face feeling fresh. Unlike so many products I don’t break out after using, I’m finally finding a routine that doesn’t cause me to breakout.

#great value
#absorbs well
#no scent
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Julesaus

1 year ago
Review

Not special
Didn't do much for my skin.

COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 11 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 93 ratings
Light (34) Absorbs Well (33) Works Well (32)
solitaire_'s avatar

solitaire_

9 months ago
Review

It feels nice on my skin, very gentle and hydrating. I like how it doesn't have fragrance. It does have a subtly medicine smell but I think that's because of the ingredients, it's soothing and not too overpowering. This toner leaves my skin glowy the next morning whenever I use it the night before. I use this everyday since my skin got accustomed to it, used to only use it once a week, every week, Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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Meg

9 months ago
Review

A staple in my skin care routine that I stock up on! My ace scaring and residual red acne marks have overall brightened over time. I noticed specifically this when i introduced it to my skin care routine made a hugeee difference in the severity of my breakouts and the quickness of the fading of my acne marks! Make sure you use sunscreen though because i heard some people say it makes blemishes Show more

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
#works well