Pyunkang Yul [PKY] Essence Toner for Deep Hydration, Highly Concentrated Essence Facial Toner, Minimal Ingredients, Zero-Irritation, Korean Skincare (6.8 Fl. Oz, 200ml)

A Detailed Review
I’ve been using the product for over a month, twice a day! I’m always very thorough with my skincare since I suffer with rosacea and sensitive skin, so I’m leaving a VERY detailed review for those who want an in-depth look!I first saw this product while looking for essence on Amazon. After doing research and seeing my favorite dermatologist (Cassandra Bankson) suggest it for rosacea sufferers, I had to try it!!!!NOTE!!!:During this, I was also trying out these products at the same time which may have boosted results (I will be reviewing as well):-Paula’s Choice Hydrating Gel to Cream Cleanser-Doppeltree RENEW Overnight Facial Mask with Aloe Vera Gel & Hyaluronic Acid—————————-Performance- 10/10-This product is incredibly gentle on the skin! For those who suffer with rosacea or sensitive skin but wish to still use a toner, then this is the product for you! Make sure your skin is moist before applying to get the best results!-My favorite part about this product is that there is no fragrance or alcohol added. Fragrance in general is bad for any skin type. Sure it smells nice, but can be an irritant that leads to hives, redness, and itchy skin. Alcohol (not to be confused with Fatty Alcohols) in products can dry out skin, disrupt the skin barrier, and strains the skin, making it weak. Alcohol is often used for product to dry faster and degrease the skin. So if you have dry or sensitive skin, this product is safe! ALSO: If you happen to have Malassezia (fungal acne) this product is also safe to use!-Note: Toners all together should be avoided by rosacea sufferers and those with sensitive or dry skin, so always go for essence instead! Toners focus more on PH balance and often contain alcohol which is harmful to those with rosacea and sensitive skin. Essence is more for hydration. And when your skin is hydrated, it is able to absorb products better!—————————-Consistency/Quality- 10/10-It feels very smooth, almost like a serum, and glides along the skin seamlessly. It dries fairly quick as well and works best when the skin is moist (like with any skincare product). The product never separates, but I always tend to shake it before each use just in case!—————————-Ingredients- 9/10-What I love a lot about this product is that there are only 7 ingredients! With any good skincare product, always use the K.I.S.S system: Keep It Simple Stupid! The less ingredients, the more like it is to be better for you! I also love that this product has Astragalus and Arginine. Just sad that Arginine isn’t higher up on the ingredient list (meaning there is less of it in the product).-There are quite a few ingredients that don’t hurt but don’t really help with the skin, though they MAY have SOME properties. BUT- all of the ingredients listed are safe for sensitive and rosacea prone skin! A lot of hydrating properties, so if you have dryer skin, a bonus! Like I mentioned before, there is no alcohol and no fragrances!-Note: All my research for each ingredient is done through using “Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary”, “INCIDecoder”, and “SpecialChem”. I highly recommend using these websites to do deeper dives on ingredients in your skincare! I also used “National Institutes of Health (NIH)” for one of these ingredients.~Ingredient Overview~-Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract (Astragalus/Milk-vetch root extract, herb)- Antioxidant, emollient, skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, contains antiviral properties.-1,2-Hexanediol (a chemical relative to propylene glycol)-Synthetic preservative, solvent, moisture binding agent. But, is hydrating!-Butylene Glycol (1,3-Butanediol, organic compound)-Texture enhancer, humectant, solvent, penetration booster. But, is hydrating and MAY also decrease roughness on the surface of skin.-Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane (Silicon-based polymer/Silicone)-Skin conditioning agent, surfactant, foam booster, moisturizer.- Fun fact- Silicone is completely safe for your skin in cosmetics! (Source: Bains, Pooja, and Simplepreet Kaur. “Silicone in Dermatology: An Update.” Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 28 Apr. 2023,)-Hydroxyethylcellulose (Chemical compound, naturally derived from cellulose)-Texture enhancer, film-forming agent, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer, natural thickener. Completely safe for skin.-Carbomer (Polyacrylic acid, a series of polymers that derive from acrylic acid)-Texture enhancer, pH adjuster/stabilizer, thickener. Can increase skin permeation and retention of key active ingredients. Completely safe for skin up to 15% concentrate.-Arginine (Amino Acid naturally present in the body)-Hydrating, anti-aging, antioxidant benefits, repairing for visible skin damage, key role in skin’s natural production of replenishing substances such as proline and urea.—————————-Value For Money- 10/10-Perfect value for your money! Real bang for your buck! It’s been a month and I still have plenty after using it twice a day everyday!—————————-Overall- 10/10!!!-This is a great product! I enjoy it greatly and believe those who suffer with rosacea, dry skin, and/or sensitive will enjoy it too! No fragrance, no alcohol, just 7 ingredients, and as gentle as ever! Absolutely love this!

Nice Product
Prior to purchasing this product I’ve only been using The Madeca Cream and I love it. I added this to my routine to see if it would make a difference in softness to my face, and it did. I have extremely sensitive skin and am really happy to have found this product as it does not irritate or cause my skin to breakout. The product itself is slightly thicker than water, has a very mild floral smell, and it dries quickly. A little goes a long way so this bottle will last a while. Higly recommend.

Very hydrating!
First time buying a product from this Korean brand. The essence toner works well in hydrating my skin. It is slightly thicker than my regular toner. This is helpful for the cooler seasons. It is also fragrance free. I use it as a first layer before actives and a moisturizer. Will definately repurchase!

Soft
Mi piel es mixta con tendencia a acné, vivo en un clima cálido y tropilal, por lo tanto sudo mucho.Me encanta porque me deja la piel suave y con un pequeño glow, no importa cuantas capas aplique siempre se absorbe bien y no me deja grasosa y además me refresca.Cuando hace demasiado calor y sé que debo salir a realizar trámites y sudaré mucho solo aplico varias capas de esto y luego el protector solar, y mi piel se mantiene bien durante el día. También muchas veces en la noche cuando siento mi piel muy sobrecargada solo aplico varias capas de esto como hidratante y calmante, y mi piel amanece mejor. Lo uso para todo, le he encontrado distintos usos, y uno de esos es como primer.TIP: Después de mi rutina usual de skin care reaplico varias capas como paso final porque deja mi piel suave y luego me aplico el maquillaje, mi piel queda flawless, porque me ayuda a cerrar los poros y crear una capa lisa.

Me deja la piel con luminosidad y muy bien hidratada no ocupo aplicar serum cuando lo pongo porque su fórmula es un 2 en 1 tónico y serum ni muy líquido ni muy espeso perfecto!! Si es original al menos con el proveedor que lo pedí

Quelques gouttes suffisent pour apaiser ma peau des tiraillement après la douche.Ne laisse pas de résidu ni d’effet collant ou gras. Top avant ma routine du matin.

I love no sense feels like very pure