PYUNKANG YUL Low pH Cleansing Pad 140ml (70ea)

PYUNKANG YUL Low pH Cleansing Pad 140ml (70ea)

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Formulated with naturally-sourced AHA ingredients plus Mung Bean Extract, these cleansing pads remove makeup while flooding skin with moisture.”
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 (polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate) 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.

Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.4–3.7%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprateEffect: High~2–3%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“The embossed side effectively buffs away dead skin cells, dirt and impurities while the smooth side promotes smoother skin.”
Source: Lila Beauty

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.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Hamamelis virginiana extract
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.4–3.7%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Centella asiatica 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.Medium~0.1–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~5.9–8.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Dipropylene glycol~3.8–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~2.4–3.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Hydroxyacetophenone~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Octyldodecanol~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Portulaca oleracea extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Phaseolus radiatus seed extract~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Centella asiatica extract~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces irritationReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A 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.

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Ceramide np~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Octyldodecanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Portulaca oleracea extract, Phaseolus radiatus seed extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Centella asiatica extract, Ceramide np

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