Pyunkang Yul Ultimate Calming Solution Cream

Pyunkang Yul

Ultimate Calming Solution Cream

face cream

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
69%
Combination (dry)
69%
Balanced
99%
Combination (oily)
71%
Oily
71%

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Benefits
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The Pyunkang Yul Ultimate Calming Solution Cream offers comprehensive care for stressed-out skin with its nourishing blend of cica, tea tree, and honeysuckle extracts, expertly formulated to soothe irritation, alleviate inflammation, and rebalance the skin’s oil-water levels. Its pH-balanced formula, enriched with cork tree and peony extracts, acts as a buffer against irritation while ceramides and hyaluronic acid provide intense hydration and fortify the skin's moisture barrier. This cream's emollients, including hydrogenated lecithin, promote skin softness and suppleness, facilitating skin recovery and yielding a radiant complexion.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
Ceramides Hyaluronic acid

Risks

2
Allergen
Synthetic polymer

About Ultimate Calming Solution Cream

Overview

Ultimate Calming Solution Cream is a cushioning cream from Pyunkang Yul, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 52 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside and Asiaticoside.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily 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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. 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.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 4 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 25 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 17 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 11 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

Key ingredients

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

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Hexadecan-1-ol

Hydration

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid

Hydration

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Arginine

Hydration Anti-Aging

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tetradecanol

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (5)

Supporting ingredients (47)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Glycerin Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract Cetearyl Alcohol Paeonia Lactiflora Extract Cetyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Stearyl Alcohol Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Mentha Arvensis Extract Dipropylene Glycol Hydroxyacetophenone Carbomer Palmitic Acid Stearic Acid 1,2-hexanediol Arginine Myristyl Alcohol Ethylhexylglycerin Lauryl Alcohol Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Mentha Piperita Oil Myristic Acid Squalane Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Butylene Glycol Glucosyl Ceramide NP Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil Hydrogenated Lecithin Pentylene Glycol Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Tocopherol Caprylyl Glycol Centella Asiatica Extract Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Madecassoside Madecassic Acid Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Limonene Citronellol Geraniol Linalool

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool

  • Essential oils

    Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol

  • Facial oils

    Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 52 ingredients on the label.

12
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

11
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

11
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

8
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

7
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

7
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

4
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

4
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract is an extract of bark of the Phellodendron, Phellodendron amurense, Rutaceae

4 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Paeonia Lactiflora Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Paenoia lactiflora, Paeoniaceae.

6 Cetyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Hexadecan-1-ol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2012, Issue 34, Volume 6, pages 567-74
  • http://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/115_buff3a_supplpdf
  • https://pubchemncbinlmnihgov/compound/1-Hexadecanol
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Soothing, Plant extract

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, September 2019, pages 1, 353-1, 369
  • PLoS One, February 2017, ePublication
  • Science Bulletin Beijing, July 2016, pages 1, 391-1, 398
  • Planta Medica, June 2013, pages 959-962
  • The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, December 2011, pages 1, 613-1, 623
9 Stearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Octadecan-1-ol

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Engineering in Life Sciences, March 2019, pages 370-388
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Nov-Dec 2015, pages 61S-73S
12 Mentha Arvensis Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Mentha Arvensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., Labiatae

13 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

14 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
15 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
16 Palmitic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexadecanoic acid

17 Stearic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, May 2019, pages 1-61
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2008, page 310
  • Therapeutics for the Clinician, May 2005, pages 317-324
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2003, pages 559-568
18 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Arginine

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Biobased Surfactants (Second Edition), 2019, pages 413-445
  • Scientific Reports, February 2016, pages 1-10
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-35
  • Journal of Advanced Research, July 2010, pages 169–177
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2005, page 139
  • Wound Repair and Regeneration, November-December 2003, pages 419-423
20 Myristyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tetradecanol

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
22 Lauryl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dodecan-1-ol

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Sinensis Oil,Orange Oil,Orange oil terpeneless (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) (RIFM),Orange peel oil, sweet (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) (RIFM),Orange Yu (JPN)

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the psoralen-free volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Citrus aurantium L. var. bergamia, Rutaceae; Oils, bergamot; bergamot oil bergaptene free

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Mentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint, Mentha piperita (L.), Labiatae

Allergen
26 Myristic Acid Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tetradecanoic acid

27 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2003, pages 6, 268-6, 273
  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2009, page S41
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Japanese Caprofilia (honeysuckle), Lonicera japonica, Caprifoliaceae

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • How to Care for Red, Sensitive Skin
  • 7 Best Products for Sensitive Skin
  • Skincare Tips for Calming Redness
  • Skin-Soothing Ingredients
  • How the Paula’s Choice CALM Collection Works
  • The Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
  • The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
30 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glucosyl Ceramide NP is the product obtained by the reaction of Glucose and Ceramide NP.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil is the oil expressd from the seeds of the Monkey Bread Tree or the Baobab, Adansonia digitata L., Bombacaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is is an extract of the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
37 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
38 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Phytomedicine, April 2018, pages 110–119
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2017, pages 311–315
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, pages 27–33
  • Postepy Dermatologii I, February 2013, pages 46–49
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010, pages 546–556
  • Scientific Reports, June 2021, ePublication
42 Ceramide EOP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology,  2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
43 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
45 Madecassoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-

Anti-Aging Soothing
47 Asiaticoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid

Anti-Aging
49 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen
50 Citronellol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol

Allergen
51 Geraniol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

Allergen
52 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Allergen

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Ultimate Calming Solution Cream?

WATER, GLYCERIN, PHELLODENDRON AMURENSE BARK EXTRACT, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PAEONIA LACTIFLORA EXTRACT, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, STEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, MENTHA ARVENSIS EXTRACT, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CARBOMER, PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ARGININE, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, LAURYL ALCOHOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA OIL, MYRISTIC ACID, SQUALANE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, LONICERA JAPONICA FLOWER EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLUCOSYL CERAMIDE NP, ADANSONIA DIGITATA SEED OIL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TOCOPHEROL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, CERAMIDE EOP, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, MADECASSOSIDE, MADECASSIC ACID, ASIATICOSIDE, ASIATIC ACID, LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LINALOOL.

What are the active ingredients in Ultimate Calming Solution Cream?

SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, CERAMIDE EOP, HYALURONIC ACID.

How do I use Ultimate Calming Solution Cream?

Apply an appropriate amount and apply evenly to the skin, avoiding the eye and mouth areas.

What skin types is Ultimate Calming Solution Cream good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Ultimate Calming Solution Cream good for sensitive 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.

Is Ultimate Calming Solution Cream fungal acne safe?

4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Ultimate Calming Solution Cream while pregnant?

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.

Is Ultimate Calming Solution Cream fragrance free?

No — it contains Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool.

Does Ultimate Calming Solution Cream contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Ultimate Calming Solution Cream silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Ultimate Calming Solution Cream contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol.

Is Ultimate Calming Solution Cream paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Ultimate Calming Solution Cream?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Ultimate Calming Solution Cream?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Ultimate Calming Solution Cream have?

It lists 52 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Ultimate Calming Solution Cream?

Pyunkang Yul, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Pyunkang Yul
Country
Korea

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