Comparison between Pyunkang Yul ACNE, Facial Cleanser vs. Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner

Pyunkang Yul

ACNE, Facial Cleanser

Pyunkang Yul

Acne Toner

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28 Ingredients 21

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Water

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Butylene Glycol

Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate

Dimethyl Sulfone

PEG-75

Pyridoxine Hcl

Acrylates Copolymer

Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract

Glycerin

Niacinamide

Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate

Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract

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Uniqueness12 out of 28

42.9%

Uniqueness5 out of 21

23.8%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

13 out of 28

46%

chemical

13 out of 28

46%

natural

12 out of 21

57%

chemical

8 out of 21

38%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Glycerin^#6Butylene Glycol^#13Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#19Allantoin^#23

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#17Allantoin^#23

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#19Allantoin^#23Citric Acid^#24

Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#2Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#13Glycerin^#16

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#11

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#13

Detailed view

Pyunkang Yul ACNE, Facial Cleanser vs. Pyunkang Yul Acne Toner

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

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#2Butylene 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

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 3

#3Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#3Dimethyl Sulfone

Origin: chemical

Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 4

#4PEG-75

Origin: chemical

Role: Binding, Humectant, Solvent

PEG

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#4Pyridoxine Hcl

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning

Acne fighting

Softening

Soothing

Nutrifying

Hair follicle nutrition

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 5

#5Acrylates Copolymer

Origin: chemical

Role: Antistatic agent, Binding, Film former, Hair fixative

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

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#5Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Astringent, Hair conditioning

Antioxidants

Antiseptic

Tones up skin

Regeneration

Anti dandruff

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]