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PYUNKANG YUL Brightening Vita Toner

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 2.1% - 3.1%Panthenol 1.4% - 2.1%

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Product summary

"PYUNKANG YUL - Brightening Vita Toner" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone

Ingredient callouts

A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.10% - 3.10%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.05% - 0.15%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Adenosine 0.55% - 1.25%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.40% - 2.10% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.70%, panthenol 1.40% - 2.10%, betaine 1.70% - 2.50% and glycerin 2.70% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Infused with brightening agents such as niacinamide and Vitamin C plus skin-plumping ingredients like adenosine, this toner is a must-have for banishing lackluster skin in as little as four weeks.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

niacinamide 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

adenosine 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

ascorbic acid 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

ascorbic acid 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The quick-absorbent formula is charged with pearl extract and hyaluronic acid to produce a well-hydrated glow. All ingredients used are EWG-certified.

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol

betaine 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

niacinamide 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

panthenol 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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Key Actives

niacinamide 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

panthenol 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract 0.1% - 0.3%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

ascorbic acid 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

All ingredients

water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

propanediol 4.4% - 6.5%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

1,2-hexanediol 1.6% - 2.5%

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A preservative

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Betaine, Panthenol, Pearl extract, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Adenosine, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Sodium hyaluronate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract, Broussonetia kazinoki root extract, Hyaluronic acid, Ascorbic acid

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +17 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: anhydroxylitol glycine +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +17 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: tripeptide-1 madecassoside +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: ceramide np bifida ferment lysate +10 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 cryptomeria japonica leaf extract +2 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: bifida ferment lysate	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl octapeptide-3 +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate allantoin
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Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? jasminum officinale flower water Has skin benefit? +16 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? jasminum officinale flower water Has skin benefit? +16 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +10 more	centaurea cyanus flower extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +17 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? cryptomeria japonica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	bambusa vulgaris water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +21 more	galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +10 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

PYUNKANG YUL Brightening Vita Toner

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

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