Pyunkang Yul skincare
Pyunkang Yul is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Pyunkang Oriental Medical Skin Science Research Institute Co., Ltd..
Pyunkang Yul is deeply loved for its thoughtful array of toners, moisturizers, cleansers, makeup removers, and more, all driven by minimalist yet effective formulas. Its products suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best, as these gentle compositions balance moisture and clarity without heaviness. For targeted care, the brand offers standout solutions such as the Calming Deep Moisture Toner for acne-prone skin, the Deep Clear Cleansing Balm for skin with dark spots, and the Black Tea Revitalizing Mask Pack for mature skin. Through this purposeful selection, its offerings provide a steady, soothing path toward balanced and healthy skin.
This page covers some of the most popular Pyunkang Yul products; for the whole Pyunkang Yul range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Other Pyunkang Yul products
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Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
AED 84.00
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Deep Cleansing Oil
AED 65.65
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Essence Toner
AED 64.80
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Calming Deep Moisture Toner
AED 64.25
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Mist Toner
AED 35.30
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Calming Toner Pad
AED 75.00
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Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
AED 45.00
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Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser
AED 80.19
- Low pH Cleansing Water
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Moisture Cream
AED 59.83
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Nutrition Cream
AED 120.10
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Ato Cream Blue Label
AED 72.85
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Black Tea Revitalizing Mask Pack
AED 124.56
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Eye Cream
AED 60.50
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 37.2k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Pyunkang Yul for deep hydration, suitability for sensitive skin, and soothing redness. The most common complaints are insufficient hydration for dry skin and breakouts or heavy textures for oily or acne-prone skin.
Highlights
Soothing and calming toners Mostly Mentioned
- “Calms my sensitive skin really well — Calming Toner Pad”
- “no stinging on raw skin — Essence Toner”
- “calms down redness — Calming Deep Moisture Toner”
Gentle and non-stripping cleansers Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels soft and balanced — Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam”
- “doesn't strip my skin — Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser”
- “perfect for sensitive skin — Low pH Cleansing Water”
Gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “Perfect for sensitive skin — Moisture Cream”
- “zero irritation — Nutrition Cream”
- “Zero scent — Ato Cream Blue Label”
Gentle and non-irritating makeup removers Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves skin hydrated — Deep Clear Cleansing Balm”
- “doesn't sting my eyes — Deep Cleansing Oil”
- “no breakouts — Deep Clear Cleansing Balm”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “Saved my dehydrated barrier — Essence Toner”
- “plump skin — Nutrition Cream”
- “Salvation for dry skin in winter — Eye Cream”
Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
- “Not enough for dry patches — Moisture Cream”
- “Just like water — Mist Toner”
- “Did nothing for me — Essence Toner”
Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “Jar is too tall — Moisture Cream”
- “pump leaks slightly — Deep Cleansing Oil”
- “unhygienic tub — Nutrition Cream”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like glue — Moisture Cream”
- “faint medicinal smell — Calming Deep Moisture Toner”
- “strong herbal smell — Deep Clear Cleansing Balm”
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Questions and answers
Is Pyunkang Yul good for oily skin?
Yes, Pyunkang Yul is good for oily skin, and Lovi rates the Pyunkang Yul-focused routine Superior for oily skin. The brand features soothing toners and gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers that help calm excess oil without stripping the face.
Is Pyunkang Yul worth it?
Yes, Pyunkang Yul is worth it, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration from these products, and the Pyunkang Yul products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are Pyunkang Yul's best products?
Pyunkang Yul's best products are the Calming Deep Moisture Toner, Deep Cleansing Oil, and Nutrition Cream, which all receive Superior fit ratings for dry skin. Lovi rates the brand's routine for dry skin as Superior. Reviewers frequently note that the products provide deep hydration.
Which Pyunkang Yul moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Nutrition Cream is the best moisturizer for dry skin, followed by Moisture Cream and Ato Cream Blue Label. Lovi rates Nutrition Cream as Superior for dry skin, while Moisture Cream and Ato Cream Blue Label both rate High.
Does Pyunkang Yul cause breakouts?
Pyunkang Yul is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin as Superior for several key products like the Calming Deep Moisture Toner and Deep Cleansing Oil. The Pyunkang Yul products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps keep the formulas gentle on reactive skin.
Is Pyunkang Yul fragrance-free?
Yes, the Pyunkang Yul products on this page are fragrance-free because every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers also mostly mention that the moisturizers are gentle and fragrance-free.
What are the key ingredients in Pyunkang Yul products?
The key ingredients in the Pyunkang Yul products on this page are hyaluronic acid and Centella asiatica. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and may support skin wound healing.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Drug Delivery, 2017
How do I build a Pyunkang Yul skincare routine?
To build a Pyunkang Yul skincare routine for dry skin, the morning steps are Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser, Calming Deep Moisture Toner, and Nutrition Cream. The evening routine starts with Deep Cleansing Oil, followed by Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser and Nutrition Cream. Once a week, you may add Deep Cleansing Oil, Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser, and Black Tea Revitalizing Mask Pack to the routine.
Where can I buy Pyunkang Yul, and how much does it cost?
Pyunkang Yul products are available from stores in United Arab Emirates. Prices on the page range from AED 35.30 to AED 124.56, with most items falling between AED 60.50 and AED 80.19.
What are good alternatives to Pyunkang Yul?
Good alternatives to Pyunkang Yul include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea.
Pyunkang Yul vs SKIN1004: which is better?
Lovi rates the Pyunkang Yul-focused routine as Superior for dry skin, oily skin, and acne-prone skin, while the SKIN1004-focused routine is rated High for those skin types. Both brands tie for sensitive skin with a Superior fit, and both achieve a High fit for combination skin. Reviewers often mention the deep hydration and gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers provided by the Pyunkang Yul products on this page.
Who owns Pyunkang Yul, and where is it from?
Pyunkang Yul is a Korean brand founded in 2016, owned by Pyunkang Oriental Medical Skin Science Research Institute Co., Ltd..
Is Pyunkang Yul cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Pyunkang Yul as cruelty-free.
Is Pyunkang Yul good for dry skin?
Yes, Pyunkang Yul is good for dry skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The Pyunkang Yul products on this page are fragrance-free and feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.
Which Pyunkang Yul cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam is the best choice, with Lovi rating it High for oily skin. Other options like the Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser and Low pH Cleansing Water also rate High for this skin type.
Is Pyunkang Yul good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Pyunkang Yul is well suited for sensitive skin. Lovi rates the sensitive skin fit for its routines as Superior, and reviewers often mention the brand's products as soothing, calming, and gentle.
Is Pyunkang Yul good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Pyunkang Yul is well-suited for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine as Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the cleansers and toners are soothing and gentle, and the Pyunkang Yul products on this page list no fragrance.
Is Pyunkang Yul good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Pyunkang Yul is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates products like the Calming Deep Moisture Toner and Deep Clear Cleansing Balm as Superior for skin with dark spots. Topical treatments featuring ingredients such as hyaluronic acid help improve skin quality and signs of aging.
Is Pyunkang Yul good for mature skin?
Yes, Pyunkang Yul is well-suited for mature skin, with Lovi rating its routine Superior for this skin type. The Pyunkang Yul products on this page are fragrance-free and feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which may help improve skin quality and signs of aging.
Research behind Pyunkang Yul's key ingredients
Effect of Camellia japonica oil on human type I procollagen production and skin barrier function
Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
Protective effects of Camellia japonica flower extract against urban air pollutants
Phyllanthus emblica L. (amla) branch: A safe and effective ingredient against skin aging
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
Nanostructured Lipid Carrier for Topical Application of N-Acetyl Glucosamine
Safety of a preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol
Development and efficacy assessments of tea seed oil makeup remover
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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