Comparison between COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream vs. Pyunkang Yul Toner Essence

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18 Ingredients 7

1
Snail Secretion Filtrate
1
Astragalus Membranaceus (Huang Qi) Root Extract
2
Betaine
2
1,2-Hexanediol
3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Butylene Glycol
4
Cetearyl Olivate
4
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
5
Sorbitan Olivate
5
Hydroxyethylcellulose
6
Sodium Hyaluronate
6
Carbomer
7
Cetearyl Alcohol
7
Arginine
8
Stearic Acid
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Uniqueness16 out of 18
88.9%
Uniqueness5 out of 7
71.4%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 18
22%
chemical
12 out of 18
67%
natural
1 out of 7
14%
chemical
6 out of 7
86%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Betaine#2Sodium Hyaluronate#6Panthenol#12Allantoin#13
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#13Stearic Acid#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#13
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#2Butylene Glycol#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream vs. Pyunkang Yul Toner Essence
Position 1

#1Snail Secretion Filtrate

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#1Astragalus Membranaceus (Huang Qi) Root Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 2

#2Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Betaine is used a lot in “organic” skincare products. It is a good moisturizer that not only hydrates the skin but also strengthens the cell membrane. This helps to lower the water loss over time. It also softens the skin and reduces irritation and redness. It’s often used at a 3-5% concentration depending on the product.

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#21,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

Position 3

#3Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

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#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 4

#4Cetearyl Olivate

Origin: chemical
Role: Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Surfactant
Softening
Hair conditioning
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
Position 5

#5Sorbitan Olivate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Hydroxyethylcellulose

Origin: chemical
Role: Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Stabilising, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Hydroxyethylcellulose doesn’t provide any notable skincare benefits. It’s used for formulation purposes. It’s a very effective emulsifier and thickening agent. It also improves the product’s texture and feel. It allows manufacturers to use less surfactant making the product safer for your skin.

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