Comparison between Pyunkang Yul Balancing Gel vs. Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

7 Ingredients 14

1
Astragalus Membranaceus (Huang Qi) Root Extract
1
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
2
Polysorbate 80
2
Butylene Glycol
3
PEG-150 Distearate
3
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
4
1,2-Hexanediol
4
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
5
Polysorbate-20
5
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
6
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
6
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
7
Glyceryl Caprylate
7
Isohexadecane
8
1,2-Hexanediol
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Uniqueness3 out of 7
42.9%
Uniqueness10 out of 14
71.4%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
2 out of 7
29%
chemical
4 out of 7
57%
natural
4 out of 14
29%
chemical
9 out of 14
64%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#4Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#6
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#31,2-Hexanediol#8
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Pyunkang Yul Balancing Gel vs. Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream
Position 1

#1Astragalus Membranaceus (Huang Qi) Root Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#1Coptis Japonica Root Extract

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

#2Polysorbate 80

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 80 is a formulation component. It helps the components to mix better and makes the product feel smooth on the skin.

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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
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

#3PEG-150 Distearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
PEG
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Viscosity controlling agent
Antioxidants
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil is a great vegetable oil to counter dryness. It reduces inflammation and it’s a very nice ingredient for people with redness, eczema, and rosacea. It’s accepted very well by humans skin because its chemical structure is very similar to sebum. That’s why it will hardly provoke any allergy. It’s a very good helper for people with dry skin.

Position 4

#41,2-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.

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#4Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Origin: natural
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Polysorbate-20

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.

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#5Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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