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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream versus Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label .

Published on August 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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Ingredient Info

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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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Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

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

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 22.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.

The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.

Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.

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THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
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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THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 30.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label contains this as ingredient number 31.

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

32% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream 28 ingredients

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Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label 31 ingredients

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Milla

2 years ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Does nothing
Does nothing
It does nothing to my skin, no absorbtion at all, it just stays on the face and leaves me oily, no hydration or...

Does nothing
Does nothing
It does nothing to my skin, no absorbtion at all, it just stays on the face and leaves me oily, no hydration or something, feels like a film. I thought at least I could fix my winter woundend hands, but nope - still nothing.

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