Secret Key Fresh Nature Toner - Tea Tree Versus Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Secret Key Fresh Nature Toner Tea Tree versus Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner .

Last updated on November 08, 2023. Published on October 14, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores

Free From

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

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Secret Key Fresh Nature Toner

Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner

Toner South Korean Brand

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Toner

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Ingredient Info

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Secret Key Fresh Nature Toner 22 ingredients

Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner 21 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

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

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Secret Key Fresh Nature Toner 22 ingredients

Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner 21 ingredients

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing (5)

Reduces Irritation (4)

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (2)

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Ingredients Compared

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Secret Key Fresh Nature Toner 22 ingredients

Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner 21 ingredients

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Ingredients Explained

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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic

Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

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Secret Key Fresh Nature Toner Tea Tree contains this as ingredient number 4.

Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.

Salix Alba Bark Extract

What it does: Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic

Community Rating: Liked

Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.

Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.

Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.

Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.

Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.

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Secret Key Fresh Nature Toner Tea Tree contains this as ingredient number 7.

Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Secret Key Fresh Nature Toner Tea Tree contains this as ingredient number 21.

Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

Secret Key Fresh Nature Toner 22 ingredients

Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner 21 ingredients

27% are loved or liked

9% have mixed ratings

27% are disliked or very disliked

36% have no rating yet

62% are loved or liked

14% have mixed ratings

5% are disliked or very disliked

19% have no rating yet

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1 year ago · Oily Skin

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no more breakouts?
i honestly don't know what to make of this product because i used it in 2021 for about.. 6 months?? i was very generous since it...

no more breakouts?
i honestly don't know what to make of this product because i used it in 2021 for about.. 6 months?? i was very generous since it was a small bottle. back then, i had extreme hormonal acne and a new pimple would emerge every day and i absolutely hated it. this toner lowkey lived up to the hype, but i wish packaging was better because the bottle did leak when received. they should also make larger bottles

i wouldn't say i had a drastic, life-changing experience with this product but i did see some changes. the toner had a water-like texture, no odor and was soooo nice on the skin. it definitely helps with redness and inflammation and boosted the effects of the CosRx Good Morning pH Gel Cleanser. it instantly felt soothing and my acne was "tamed." it wouldn't necessarily get rid of pimples or blemishes so you'd probably need another product for that, but it DID work wonders in preventing new breakouts.