Comparison between Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream vs. ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

14 Ingredients 38

1
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
1
Water
2
Butylene Glycol
2
Glycerin
3
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
3
Isononyl Isononanoate
4
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
4
Isododecane
5
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
5
1,2-Hexanediol
6
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
6
Pentylene Glycol
7
Isohexadecane
7
Polydecene
8
1,2-Hexanediol
8
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
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Uniqueness10 out of 14
71.4%
Uniqueness34 out of 38
89.5%

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
4 out of 14
29%
chemical
9 out of 14
64%
natural
15 out of 38
39%
chemical
16 out of 38
42%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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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
Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Glycerin#21,2-Hexanediol#5Panthenol#10Sodium Hyaluronate#14Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#26Butylene Glycol#37
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream vs. ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Cream
Position 1

#1Coptis Japonica Root Extract

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

#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.

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#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 3

#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.

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#3Isononyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 4

#4Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Origin: natural
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Isododecane

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Isododecane is an emollient and a good base for colorants. Very often used in powders and shades because it spreads on the skin nicely. It also helps to soften the skin and helps to lower water loss making all the moisturizing components work better.

Position 5

#5Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#51,2-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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