Pyunkang Yul Mist Toner for oily skin
Coptis Japonica Extract
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Butylene GlycolHigh
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for oily skin; a few toners fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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
- Highly suitable for your oily skin, the Coptis Japonica Extract and Glycerin work synergistically to manage oiliness and provide essential hydration without exacerbating shine.
- The inclusion of Sodium Hyaluronate further enhances moisture retention, addressing your primary concern of oily shine.
- The formula is safe for your skin, with no reported risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your hydrating toner in your AM and PM routine every day to keep skin fresh.
- Apply this product after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this toner is highly regarded for its ability to soothe and cool the skin, with a very high frequency of users appreciating its lightweight, instantly absorbing, non-sticky texture, making it ideal for oily and combination skin types. Its minimalist formula is also frequently praised for being suitable for sensitive skin. However, a significant number of users with dry skin find it lacks sufficient hydration on its own, often requiring layering or use as a refreshing mist rather than a primary moisturizer. Some users occasionally note a medicinal scent or issues with the spray nozzle, and a low frequency of reviews mention it runs out quickly.
Highlights
Lightweight absorption Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs instantly”
- “water-like texture”
- “no sticky residue”
- “great for oily skin”
Minimalist formula Often Mentioned
- “Only 5 ingredients”
- “fragrance-free”
- “no breakouts”
- “safe for sensitive skin”
Soothing and cooling Often Mentioned
- “Cools down heat”
- “calms redness”
- “refreshing sensation”
- “soothes irritation”
Insufficient hydration Often Mentioned
- “Just like water”
- “too light”
- “needs multiple layers”
- “not for dry skin”
Fine mist spray Sometimes Noted
- “Sprays evenly”
- “super fine mist”
- “doesn't spit”
- “perfect over makeup”
Faulty spray nozzle Rarely Noted
- “Big droplets”
- “squirts unevenly”
- “broken nozzle”
- “aggressive spray”
Poor value Rarely Noted
- “Finished too quickly”
- “expensive water”
- “small bottle”
- “pricier than essence”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “Medicinal smell”
- “woody scent”
- “herbal odor”
- “smells like roots”
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Questions and answers
What makes Pyunkang Yul Mist Toner a great fit for oily skin?
Pyunkang Yul Mist Toner is a great fit for oily skin because ingredients like Coptis Japonica Extract and glycerin manage excess oil while delivering essential moisture without adding shine. Sodium Hyaluronate further locks in hydration to help balance oily skin safely and without irritation.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily skin?
Coptis Japonica extract and glycerin work together to manage oiliness while giving your skin essential hydration without extra shine, and sodium hyaluronate helps keep that moisture locked in. This formula is safe for your skin with no reported risks of irritation.
What does Coptis Japonica Extract do for oily skin?
Coptis Japonica Extract helps calm oily skin and keep it feeling fresh throughout the day. It is lightweight and unlikely to clog your pores while balancing excess oil.
What does Coptis Chinensis Root Extract do for oily skin?
Coptis chinensis root extract helps calm and balance oily skin by reducing redness and soothing irritated areas. It is generally gentle and unlikely to cause irritation when used regularly in your skincare routine.
Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This hydrating toner goes right after your cleanser in both your morning and weekly routines. It helps manage oiliness and gives your skin essential hydration without adding extra shine.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this hydrating toner with retinol by applying the toner first to damp skin and following it with your retinol product. This helps keep your skin comfortable and hydrated while you use retinol, and it is unlikely to cause irritation.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this hydrating toner daily in your morning routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Its ingredients help manage oiliness and provide essential hydration without adding extra shine.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging on oily skin. Its formula is safe for your skin with no reported risks of irritation because it lacks harsh ingredients, helping manage oiliness while keeping skin hydrated without adding extra shine.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Hydroxypropyl 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, 2020Topical 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, 2024A carboxymethyl cellulose-based hydrogel film loaded with berberine reduced keratinocyte hyperproliferation by 25% and controlled oxidative stress and inflammation markers in vitro.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 2022Berberine dose-dependently inhibited basal and TPA-induced expression and activity of MMP-9, and suppressed TPA-induced IL-6 expression in normal human keratinocytes.
Phytomedicine, 2008Coptis chinensis Franch downregulates the expression and protease activity of KLK5 and cathelicidin, inhibits LL-37 processing, reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines, suppresses TLR2 signaling, and inhibits LL-37-induced endothelial cell proliferation in human epidermal keratinocytes.
Molecules, 2020Berberine decreases basal and UV-induced MMP-1 expression and increases as well as recovers UV-reduced type I procollagen expression in human dermal fibroblasts.
Phytomedicine, 2008Topical 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, 2019The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Ingredients
Coptis Japonica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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