1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Pyunkang Yul
ACNE Facial Cleanser
face cleanser
Pyunkang Yul
face cleanser
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Take the skin testIt effectively cleanses without irritating the skin. The white willow bark extract helps to exfoliate dead cells, while the forsythia suspensa fruit extract and centella asiatica calm inflammation and rejuvenate the skin. Suitable for people with oily, acne-prone, or sensitive skin.
ACNE Facial Cleanser is a lightweight cleanser from Pyunkang Yul, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 28 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Water.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Allantoin and Sodium Benzoate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (75 mol EO average molar ratio)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Japanese Knotweed, Polygonum cuspidatum, Polygonaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Leguminosae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract is an extract of the flowerheads of the matricaria, Chamomilla recutita (L.), Compositae
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 28 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Calms visible redness and irritation
Forms a film that slows water loss
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Sodium 2-[methyloleoylamino]ethane-1-sulphonate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (75 mol EO average molar ratio)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
beta-Alanine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-[2-(2-carboxyethoxy)ethyl]-, N-coco acyl derivs., disodium salts
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl d-glucopyranoside 2,6-bis[(Z)-9-octadecenoate] (2:1) (120 mol EO average molar ratio)
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dimethyl sulphone
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
3,4-Pyridinedimethanol, 5-hydroxy-6-methyl-, hydrochloride
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Salix Alba Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Forsythia suspensa, Oleaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Japanese Knotweed, Polygonum cuspidatum, Polygonaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Leguminosae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract is an extract of the flowerheads of the matricaria, Chamomilla recutita (L.), Compositae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium chloride
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium hydroxide
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium benzoate
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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WATER, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM METHYL OLEOYL TAURATE, PEG-75, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, DIMETHYL SULFONE, PYRIDOXINE HCL, SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT, FORSYTHIA SUSPENSA FRUIT EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM ROOT EXTRACT, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM CHLORIDE, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, ALLANTOIN, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA.
COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, CITRIC ACID.
Take a moderate amount and lather it up. Massage over the entire face in rolling motions. Wash off with lukewarm water.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
One ingredient could feed malassezia: Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 28 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Pyunkang Yul, a brand based in Korea.
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