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Pyunkang Yul Eye Cream for sensitive skin

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  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for sensitive skin; a few eye cares fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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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People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

Users 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 sensitive skin?

Pyunkang Yul Eye Cream is a great fit for sensitive skin because it uses soothing licorice and astragalus root extracts to calm redness and irritation while supporting your skin barrier. It also features nourishing shea butter and petrolatum alongside hydrating glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to bring deep moisture and comfort to dry or easily upset skin.

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for sensitive skin?

Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract and licorice root extract make this cream a great fit for sensitive skin by calming redness and irritation. Added shea butter, petrolatum, glycerin, and sodium hyaluronate further support skin comfort and barrier function with deep moisture.

What does Astragalus Root Extract do for sensitive skin?

Astragalus Root Extract helps calm sensitive skin by reducing inflammation and soothing irritation with its antioxidant properties. It is unlikely to cause trouble and may improve overall skin comfort.

Nutrients, 2025Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2026

What does Licorice Root Extract do for sensitive skin?

Licorice root extract helps calm redness and ease irritation on sensitive skin through its natural soothing properties. It is unlikely to cause trouble when used as directed, though very safe use is best to avoid any unwanted reactions.

Pharmaceutical Biology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

Where does it go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?

This eye cream goes in your morning and evening routines after your toner and before your moisturizer. It helps soothe redness and irritation while deeply moisturizing the delicate eye area with a gentle formula.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

Yes, you can use this eye cream with retinol by applying it either before or after your retinol step to help buffer against dryness and irritation. Its gentle, soothing formula with licorice root extract and shea butter is unlikely to cause issues and may help keep the delicate eye area comfortable and smooth.

Cutis, 2006The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2016

How often should I use it?

Pyunkang Yul Eye Cream is a great fit for your sensitive skin and is safe for daily use. It helps calm redness and irritation while deeply moisturizing the delicate eye area.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?

This eye cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin because it features a gentle formula free from harsh irritants. It also helps calm redness and irritation with soothing botanical extracts while keeping the skin comfortable.

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 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, 2017
  • 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, 2025
  • Astragaloside 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, 2012
  • Astragaloside 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, 2013
  • The 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, 2022
  • Combining 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, 2015
  • Licochalcone 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, 2015
  • Bioactive 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, 2025
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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
  • A 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
  • Topical 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, 2007
  • N-acetyl-glucosamine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers successfully delivered the hydrophilic agent through the skin and reduced melanin distribution in healthy volunteers.

    Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016
  • Topical 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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