
“With bamboo extract, panthenol, and five kinds of hyaluronic acid to replenish the skin with moisture.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, 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: madecassoside, panthenol
“This soothing toner pad gently exfoliates away dead skin cells and impurities with AHA and PHA, controls excess sebum with white willow bark extract, and replenishes moisture in skin with bamboo extract, panthenol and five types of hyaluronic acid.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
This product contains asiaticoside, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
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Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerA type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateAn antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolWater, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Allantoin, Pentylene glycol, Panthenol, Dipropylene glycol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Salix alba bark extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Sodium hyaluronate, Bambusa vulgaris extract, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, C12-14 pareth-12, Madecassoside, Madecassic acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Citric acid, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| PYUNKANG YULCalming Toner PadYOUR PRODUCT | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Toner Pad | GenabellePDRN Rejuvenating Toner | AESTURAA-CICA365 Cooling Relief Toner Pads pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic Acid for Redness | |
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| Match | — | 61% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $19.99 | $21.68+$1.69 | $19.65 | $28.00+$8.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 13 | 11 of 13 | 7 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"PYUNKANG YUL - Calming Toner Pad" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
The product retails for 19.99CA$ in Canada and from 15.60$ up to 24.99$ in the United States.
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