Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream for combination skin
Astragalus Membranaceus Extract
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Butylene Glycol
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your combination skin, as Sodium Hyaluronate and Shea Butter provide excellent moisturization and barrier support, though it lacks specific ingredients to address oily shine.
- While generally safe and non-irritating for your combination skin, the formula's primary focus is hydration rather than targeted oil control.
- The product is safe for your skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including soothing components like Shea Butter.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 2.3k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cream is a highly-rated favorite for dry, sensitive, and mature skin, providing deep nourishment and soothing redness without irritation. Users frequently experience improved skin texture and a healthy glow. Some users with oily skin find it too heavy, and a small number report breakouts or dislike the jar packaging.
Highlights
Deeply moisturizing Mostly Mentioned
- “plump skin”
- “eliminated dry patches”
- “long-lasting hydration”
Gentle & fragrance-free Mostly Mentioned
- “zero irritation”
- “perfect for sensitive skin”
- “completely scentless”
Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
- “melts like butter”
- “spreads easily”
- “feels rich but not heavy”
Fast absorption Sometimes Noted
- “sinks in quickly”
- “doesn't leave a film”
- “works well under makeup”
High value Sometimes Noted
- “affordable price point”
- “high quality ingredients”
- “little goes a long way”
Too heavy for oily Sometimes Noted
- “felt greasy”
- “left a shine”
- “too rich for daytime”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “closed comedones”
- “whiteheads”
- “clogged pores”
Insufficient for extreme dryness Rarely Noted
- “wasn't enough for winter”
- “needed facial oil added”
Jar packaging Rarely Noted
- “unhygienic tub”
- “wished for a pump”
Slow absorption Rarely Noted
- “sat on top of skin”
- “took time to rub in”
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Questions and answers
How well does Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream work for combination skin?
Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream works moderately well for combination skin because ingredients like Sodium Hyaluronate and Shea Butter provide good moisture and support the skin barrier, though it lacks specific ingredients to address oily shine. A moisturizer for this skin needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients to reduce oily shine while keeping the skin balanced without irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Sodium Hyaluronate and shea butter make this cream a good fit by providing deep moisture and supporting your skin barrier. To suit combination skin even better, a moisturizer of this type also needs ingredients that reduce oily shine and brighten the skin.
What does Astragalus Extract do for combination skin?
Astragalus Extract helps calm redness, balances oily and dry areas, and protects combination skin against daily stress. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation and supports overall skin health with its antioxidant properties.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for combination skin?
Butyrospermum parkii butter helps keep combination skin soft and smooth while supporting the skin barrier. This ingredient is generally well tolerated, though a product for this skin type also needs lightweight hydration to balance oilier zones without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream goes toward the end of your morning and evening routines, right before sunscreen in the morning. It helps keep your skin soft and hydrated, though combination skin also needs specific ingredients to help control oily shine.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first and then following with this moisturizer to help keep your skin comfortable. This cream is unlikely to irritate your skin, though a combination skin product of this type also needs oil-balancing ingredients to manage shine.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizer daily in your morning and evening routines. Daily application helps maintain skin moisture and supports the skin barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause purging since it does not contain active ingredients that speed up cell turnover, but some reviewers with combination skin do complain that it can feel too heavy or cause breakouts. To work better for combination skin, a moisturizer of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help balance oily shine.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can safely use this cream around your eyes and on your body because its gentle formula is safe and non-irritating for skin. However, since the thin skin around the eyes and different body areas may have unique needs, a product for this skin type also needs ingredients that target specific concerns like oil control or extra hydration depending on the area.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025Dipropylene glycol, propylene glycol, and butylene glycol increased molecular mobility in stratum corneum lipids and affected keratin filaments, with butylene glycol and propylene glycol providing significant permeation enhancement.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2022Astragaloside IV promoted keratinocyte migration, stimulated wound closure, improved skin strength, and exhibited anti-scar effects by decreasing collagen I/III and TGF-beta1 secretion in vitro and in vivo compared to blank controls.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2012Astragaloside IV-loaded solid lipid nanoparticle-enriched hydrogel topically delivered sustainable drug release, enhanced keratinocyte migration and proliferation, and strengthened wound healing while inhibiting scar formation in a rat full-skin excision model compared to controls.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2013The combination of astragalus extract and mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes promoted wound healing and reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines while increasing anti-inflammatory cytokines in a murine skin wound model.
Regenerative Medicine, 2022A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019
Ingredients
Astragalus Membranaceus Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sodium Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Caprate
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the 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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