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
Ultimate Calming Solution Cream
face cream
Pyunkang Yul
face cream
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Take the skin testThe 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
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
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
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hexadecan-1-ol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
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
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
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecanol
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.
Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Moisturise" 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 52 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Forms a film that slows water loss
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.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
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
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
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.
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hexadecan-1-ol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
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
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Octadecan-1-ol
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
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
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
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
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
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecanoic acid
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecanol
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)
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
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)
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
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
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecanoic acid
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
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
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
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)
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.
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
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
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
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
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
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
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
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]
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
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
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
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
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
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
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)-
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)-
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
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
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
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)-
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
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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.
SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, CERAMIDE EOP, HYALURONIC ACID.
Apply an appropriate amount and apply evenly to the skin, avoiding the eye and mouth areas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No — it contains Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol.
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), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 52 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.
Pyunkang Yul, a brand based in Korea.
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