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
€18.11
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Deep Cleansing Oil
€12.50
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Essence Toner
€10.38
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Calming Deep Moisture Toner
€14.31
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Mist Toner
€20.27
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Calming Toner Pad
€24.99
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Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
€9.80
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Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser
€10.50
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Low pH Cleansing Water
€19.21
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Moisture Cream
€14.15
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Nutrition Cream
€19.54
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Ato Cream Blue Label
€19.54
- Black Tea Revitalizing Mask Pack
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Eye Cream
€23.75
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 because Lovi rates the Pyunkang Yul-focused routine High for oily skin. The brand features soothing toners and gentle cleansers that help manage excess oil without stripping the face. Hyaluronic acid is included in the products to provide hydration while maintaining balance.
Is Pyunkang Yul worth it?
Pyunkang Yul is worth it for shoppers seeking gentle and effective skincare, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routines Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily and combination skin. Reviewers frequently praise the brand for soothing toners, gentle cleansers, and fragrance-free moisturizers that deliver deep hydration.
What are Pyunkang Yul's best products?
Pyunkang Yul's best products are the Calming Deep Moisture Toner, Deep Cleansing Oil, and Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser, which all achieve Superior fit levels across almost all skin types. Reviewers frequently note that the brand provides soothing toners, gentle cleansers, and deep hydration.
Which Pyunkang Yul moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Nutrition Cream is best for dry skin, and Lovi also rates Moisture Cream and Ato Cream Blue Label High for dry skin.
Does Pyunkang Yul cause breakouts?
Pyunkang Yul is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Pyunkang Yul products on this page feature gentle formulations and are fragrance-free. Lovi rates the acne-prone skin fit as Superior for several products like the Calming Deep Moisture Toner and Deep Cleansing Oil.
Is Pyunkang Yul fragrance-free?
Yes, the Pyunkang Yul products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers often mention that the brand provides gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
What are the key ingredients in Pyunkang Yul products?
The key ingredients across the Pyunkang Yul products on this page are hyaluronic acid and Centella asiatica. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and supports skin quality.
How do I build a Pyunkang Yul skincare routine?
To build a Pyunkang Yul skincare routine for dry skin in the morning, start with the Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser, apply the Calming Deep Moisture Toner, and follow with the Nutrition Cream and SPF. In the evening, use the Deep Cleansing Oil followed by the Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser, 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water, Glass Skin Refining Serum, and Nutrition Cream. Once a week, you can add a nourishing mask like the Water Sleeping Mask_EX into your evening steps.
Where can I buy Pyunkang Yul, and how much does it cost?
Pyunkang Yul products are available from stores in the Netherlands. Prices on the page range from €9.80 to €24.99, with most items costing between €12.50 and €19.54.
What are good alternatives to Pyunkang Yul?
Good alternatives to Pyunkang Yul include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the SKIN1004-focused routine as Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin, and High for oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
Pyunkang Yul vs SKIN1004: which is better?
Pyunkang Yul and SKIN1004 both perform strongly, but Pyunkang Yul fits dry skin and acne-prone skin best. Lovi rates the Pyunkang Yul-focused routine as Superior for dry skin and acne-prone skin, while SKIN1004 rates as Superior for dry skin and High for acne-prone skin.
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 well-suited for dry skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The Pyunkang Yul products on this page help deliver deep hydration, and topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality.
Which Pyunkang Yul cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam is best for oily skin, with the Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser and Low pH Cleansing Water also fitting well. Lovi rates all three High for oily skin.
Is Pyunkang Yul good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Pyunkang Yul is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention its soothing and calming toners, as well as gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
Is Pyunkang Yul good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Pyunkang Yul is well suited for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. The Pyunkang Yul products on this page are fragrance-free and feature soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica to help calm the skin.
Is Pyunkang Yul good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Pyunkang Yul is well-suited for skin with dark spots, with Lovi rating the Calming Deep Moisture Toner and Deep Clear Cleansing Balm as Superior for this concern. The Pyunkang Yul products on this page are fragrance-free and feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and Centella asiatica to help nourish the skin.
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Is Pyunkang Yul good for mature skin?
Yes, Pyunkang Yul is well-suited for mature skin, and Lovi rates the Pyunkang Yul-focused routine Superior for mature skin. Several products on the page, such as the Black Tea Revitalizing Mask Pack and Calming Deep Moisture Toner, achieve a Superior fit for mature skin. The brand often helps provide deep hydration, which may help improve the look of skin quality over time.
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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