Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner
Ingredients and claims, checked
Last checked September 12, 2026
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What is it like at a glance?
What is this product?
- Key ingredients
- Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
- When
- Morning and evening
A hydrating toner made with astragalus extract essence. It feels slightly thick yet sinks in easily. It comes in a 100 ml size.
Who is it for?
Good for
- Dehydrated oily skin
- Sensitive skin
How do you use it?
- Where in your routine
- First leave-on step after cleansing
- Pairs well with
- Almost any serum or cream that follows
- A ceramide or occlusive cream on dry skin
- Don't combine with
- Expecting it to replace a treatment step
- Layering under makeup immediately
What is in it?
The full ingredient list as the brand publishes it, in the printed order. Tap a name to read about that ingredient.
This brand publishes its ingredient list in Korean only. Names below are the matching INCI names from the Korean Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary.
Key ingredient
- Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Butylene Glycol
- Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Carbomer
- Arginine
Ingredients with no mark are ones we found nothing notable about, and when marks overlap on one ingredient we show the caution first.
What the claims add up to
- Don't count on:
- better hydration · less visible pores
See each claim, checked (7)
Claims, checked
Instead of purified water, deep moisturizing feel of Astragalus extract essence
backed by evidenceNot applicable for KFDA review
backed by evidenceInstead of purified water, which makes up the majority of cosmetics, we filled it with Astragalus root extract that has fine particles and excellent absorption and contains deep moisture.
partly backedVegan vegan certification completed
partly backed24-hour moisturizing persistence clinical test completed
no supporting source foundPore area and volume tightening clinical test completed
no supporting source foundPyunkang Yul bestseller No.1, moisturize deep into the skin!
no supporting source found
We quote each claim exactly as the brand published it, then check it against the ingredient list and the brand's own documents.
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