Pyunkang Yul Eye Cream for acne-prone skin
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Acetyl GlucosamineHigh
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few eye cares fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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
- This eye cream offers high suitability for your combination skin, as Petrolatum and Shea Butter provide excellent emollient action and significant hydration for the delicate eye area. Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract and Licorice Root Extract also contribute to soothing the skin, which is beneficial for combination skin.
- While the formula provides general moisturizing benefits, it lacks targeted ingredients to address your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts, and does not offer sufficient oil control for the oily areas of your combination skin.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsUsers consistently praise this eye cream for its rich, nourishing texture that absorbs surprisingly well without leaving a greasy residue, making it ideal for dry and sensitive skin types. While many report visible improvements in hydration and fine lines (often described as a 'plumping' effect), some users note it functions better as a preventative maintenance moisturizer rather than a potent corrective treatment for deep wrinkles or dark circles.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Salvation for dry skin in winter”
- “Keeps skin smooth and moisturized all day”
- “Feels like a superfood for my eyes”
Elegant texture Often Mentioned
- “Rich but absorbs well”
- “Lightweight yet creamy”
- “Melts into skin without tugging”
Gentle & non-irritating Often Mentioned
- “No irritation or sensitivity”
- “Soothing and calming”
- “Didn't give me a stye like others”
Luxurious packaging Sometimes Noted
- “Packaging is gorgeous”
- “Tin box feels luxurious”
- “Perfect for gifting”
Plumping effect Sometimes Noted
- “Plumps up skin so lines look less visible”
- “Blurry filter effect”
- “Skin looks brighter and tighter”
Subtle anti-aging results Sometimes Noted
- “No dramatic changes”
- “Good maintenance cream but not a miracle”
- “Didn't see much change beyond moisture”
Absorption time Rarely Noted
- “Takes time for skin to absorb”
- “Slightly too thick for AM use”
- “Can see streaks if not patted in”
Excessive packaging Rarely Noted
- “Tin case feels like excessive packaging”
- “Wish they increased cream amount instead of the box”
- “Bulky to store”
Insufficient for dry skin Rarely Noted
- “Falls short on hydration”
- “Need to apply a lot”
- “Not moisturizing enough for my dry skin”
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Questions and answers
What makes Pyunkang Yul Eye Cream a great fit for acne-prone skin?
Pyunkang Yul Eye Cream is a great fit because petrolatum and shea butter provide deep moisture and smooth care around the eyes, while licorice root extract helps calm the skin. This cream is very safe to use and is unlikely to cause irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Astragalus root extract and licorice root extract help calm acne-prone skin, while petrolatum and shea butter keep the delicate eye area soft and smooth with rich moisture. These soothing ingredients work gently without causing irritation.
What does Astragalus Root Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Astragalus root extract helps calm acne-prone skin by lowering inflammation and reducing the oxidative stress that can make breakouts worse. Because it also supports skin repair and fights microbes, this type of product works best when it includes soothing botanical extracts and gentle clarifying ingredients.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2026
What does Licorice Root Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Licorice root extract helps calm redness and swelling in acne-prone skin while easing irritation. It also works to reduce oxidative stress in the skin cells, making it a soothing addition to a blemish-focused routine.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This eye cream goes around the eye area after your moisturizer in both your morning and evening routines. It is unlikely to irritate your skin, though it does not provide oil control for acne-prone skin.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this eye cream with retinol by applying the cream first to protect and calm the delicate eye area, followed by your retinol treatment. Using a gentle moisturizer helps reduce the dryness and irritation that often come with retinol use.
How often should I use it?
You can use Pyunkang Yul Eye Cream daily as part of your morning and evening routine. The formula is safe and unlikely to cause irritation on acne-prone skin, though it does not provide oil control.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This eye cream is unlikely to cause irritation for acne-prone skin, but because it contains petrolatum and shea butter to deeply soften the delicate eye area, it may feel too heavy or trigger breakouts in oily zones. A product for this skin needs lighter hydrators and ingredients that help control oil and target blemishes without clogging pores.
Is it 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, 2025Astragaloside 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, 2022Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced 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, 2019A 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 2% N-acetyl glucosamine reduced facial hyperpigmentation in an 8-week split-face clinical test, with an even greater effect observed when combined with 4% niacinamide.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007N-acetyl-glucosamine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers successfully delivered the hydrophilic agent through the skin and reduced melanin distribution in healthy volunteers.
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016Topical cosmetic products containing hyaluronic acid, N-acetyl glucosamine, and gamma-amino butyric acid improved skin hydration by 24.28% to 33.60%, elasticity by 11.98%, and skin lightening by 5.26% over 2 months in 20 female participants.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2019
Ingredients
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ceresin, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Lactobacillus Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silica, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Adenosine
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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