Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream for combination skin
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Jojoba Seed Oil
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Butylene Glycol
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
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- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for combination skin; the moisturizers alongside 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 suboptimal suitability for your combination skin as Coptis Japonica Root Extract and Jojoba Seed Oil provide hydration and barrier support, but the presence of Shea Butter may be too emollient for your oily shine concerns.
- While the formula offers general moisturizing benefits, the emollient ingredients are not specifically targeted to address the primary concern of oily shine.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.6k+ reviewsThis fragrance-free moisturizer is praised as a gentle, lightweight option ideal for sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin due to its non-greasy finish and cooling effect. While it effectively balances oil and moisture for most users, those with very dry skin or living in harsh winter climates often find it insufficiently hydrating on its own, requiring layering with other products. This summary is based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account.
Highlights
Gentle & fragrance-free Mostly Mentioned
- “Perfect for sensitive skin”
- “no fragrance or nasties”
- “doesn't sting or irritate”
Lightweight & fast Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly into the skin”
- “lightweight and non-greasy”
- “sinks in immediately”
Non-sticky finish Often Mentioned
- “Leaves a soft matte finish”
- “no sticky feeling left behind”
- “doesn't feel occlusive”
Insufficient for dry Often Mentioned
- “Not enough for dry patches”
- “skin felt tight after a few hours”
- “need to layer it with oil”
Good value Sometimes Noted
- “A little goes a long way”
- “huge package for the price”
- “tub lasts a good long while”
Soothing & calming Sometimes Noted
- “Cools and soothes sensitive skin”
- “helped soothe some skin issues”
- “calms inflammation”
Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “Jar is too tall”
- “fingers go inside the jar”
- “spatula is annoying to use”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Caused minor breakouts”
- “clogged my pores”
- “gave me whiteheads”
Odd natural scent Rarely Noted
- “Smells like glue”
- “scent like flour”
- “generic unscented product smell”
Texture issues Rarely Noted
- “Felt a little thick”
- “sat on top of my skin”
- “takes a bit of massaging to absorb”
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Questions and answers
Why is Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream a weak match for combination skin?
Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream is a weak match for combination skin because while it provides hydration, the shea butter in it may be too heavy for your oily shine concerns. A moisturizer for this skin needs ingredients that reduce oily shine while providing balanced hydration without causing extra oil.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for combination skin?
Shea butter is likely to be too heavy for your combination skin and may worsen oily shine concerns. A moisturizer for this skin type needs ingredients that provide hydration and brightness while helping to reduce oily shine without feeling too heavy.
What does Coptis Japonica Root Extract do for combination skin?
Coptis Japonica Root Extract helps calm oily shine and soothe dry patches on combination skin. It cools the skin and keeps it feeling balanced without clogging your pores.
What does Jojoba Seed Oil do for combination skin?
Jojoba seed oil helps balance combination skin by calming redness and keeping the skin soft without feeling heavy. It is unlikely to clog pores and helps protect the skin barrier while adding light moisture.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream goes toward the end of your morning and evening routines after your cleanser, toner, and any treatment. Because shea butter may feel too heavy for your oily shine concerns, combination skin needs a moisturizer with lightweight hydrators that balance oil without adding excess richness.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the moisturizer after your retinol treatment to help keep skin soft and manage potential dryness. Using a moisturizer alongside retinoids is unlikely to affect your treatment results and helps maintain a comfortable skin barrier.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizer daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. This helps keep skin hydrated, though a product for combination skin also needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oily shine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is a weak match for combination skin because shea butter may be too heavy and add to oily shine. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients to keep combination skin smooth without feeling greasy.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally safe to use on the thin skin around the eyes and on the body, although its rich ingredients may feel heavy on certain areas. A moisturizer of this type needs lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients to care for delicate eye areas and varied body skin without clogging pores.
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
Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024A 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, 2025Topical steroid withdrawal is driven by excess mitochondrial NAD+ metabolism that can be successfully targeted using complex I-inhibiting interventions such as metformin and berberine.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2025Topical steroid withdrawal presents as a distinct dermatopathology characterized by burning, flushing, thermodysregulation, and elevated mitochondrial NAD+ oxidation, which can be improved by targeting complex I with metformin or berberine.
MedRxiv, 2024Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose hydrogel formulations of berberine chloride-loaded escinosomes increased skin residence time and transdermal permeability while maintaining high safety and biocompatibility without skin irritation.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2020Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Nanolipidgel formulations with argan or jojoba oil and humectants demonstrate good sensory attributes, instrumental properties, and moisturizing efficacy for cosmetic application.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014A 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, 2025
Ingredients
Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Jojoba Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Isohexadecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Sodium Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Glyceryl Caprylate
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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