Pyunkang Yul ACNE Cream

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Dipropylene glycol
4. Methylpropanediol
5. Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
6. PVM/ma copolymer
7. Niacinamide
8. Cetearyl Olivate
9. Sorbitan Olivate
10. Salix Alba Bark Extract
11. Dimethyl sulfone
12. Pyridoxine HCL
13. Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
14. Butylene Glycol
15. Centella Asiatica Extract
16. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
17. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
18. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
19. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
20. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
21. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
22. Carbomer
23. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
24. Tromethamine
25. Copper Tripeptide-1
26. Hydroxyacetophenone
27. Myrtus Communis Extract
28. Tropaeolum Majus Extract
29. Ethylhexylglycerin
30. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene glycol

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

HUMECTANT

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer

ANTISTATIC

PVM/ma copolymer

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl Olivate

Other ingredients

Sorbitan OlivateSalix Alba Bark ExtractDimethyl sulfonePyridoxine HCLForsythia Suspensa Fruit ExtractButylene GlycolCentella Asiatica ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCarbomerHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerTromethamineCopper Tripeptide-1HydroxyacetophenoneMyrtus Communis ExtractTropaeolum Majus ExtractEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Dipropylene glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

PVM/ma copolymer

Film former at 1–5%; for styling/hair care, provides lasting effect

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Dimethyl sulfone

Dimethyl sulfoxide, strong penetrant and solvent; volatile odor, concentration control needed

Pyridoxine HCL

Vitamin B6 HCl; trace skin/hair conditioning/antiox; very mild, high-conc pigmentation debate

Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract

Forsythia fruit extract with antioxidant activity; low irritation

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

Licorice root; anti-inflammatory/whitening, contains glycyrrhizin, caution for pollen-allergic individuals.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Myrtus Communis Extract

Myrtus communis extract, mild astringent and antioxidant; used at low levels, stability requires validation.

Tropaeolum Majus Extract

Tropaneolum majus extract, traditional soothing and astringent; contains trace essential oils, assess irritation risk for sensitive skin.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy