PYUNKANG YUL Cleansing Foam

PYUNKANG YUL Cleansing Foam

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Lauric acid + 8 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cleansing Foam”
Source: Lila Beauty

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate se, glycol distearate, lauramide dea, lauric acid, myristic acid, peg-100 stearate, stearic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~3.3–5%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~3.1–4.7%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2–3.1%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.8–2.7%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1–1.45%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.8–1.2%
Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~0.55–1.3%
Lauramide deaEffect: High~0.2–0.7%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.15–0.5%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~3.3–5%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~3.1–4.7%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2.2–3.4%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~3.3–5%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~3.1–4.7%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.15–0.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Saposhnikovia divaricata root extract~25–38%
Formula
Glycerin~4.4–6.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Myristic acid~3.3–5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Lauric acid~3.1–4.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Potassium hydroxide~2.2–3.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Stearic acid~2–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Beeswax~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Glyceryl stearate~1–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Glycol distearate~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Lauramide dea~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glyceryl stearate se~0.15–0.5%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Saposhnikovia divaricata root extract, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Lauric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Beeswax, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Glycol distearate, Lauramide dea, Glyceryl stearate se, Sodium polyacrylate, Glyceryl caprylate, Parfum

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