I'm From vs Pyunkang Yul — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Rice Toner
9/10 · I'm From
| Rice Toner | Calming Deep Moisture Toner | |
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| Brand | I'm From | Pyunkang Yul |
| Category | toner | toner |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8.4/10 |
| Category | toner | toner |
| Texture | Milky, slightly viscous liquid | Watery, slightly viscous toner |
| Finish | Brightened, moisturized | Calm, hydrated, smooth |
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| Verdict | The Rice Toner is I'm From's bestseller and it deserves it. 77.78% rice extract from Yeoju, Korea provides genuine brightening and moisture. The milky texture feels more nourishing than a typical toner. One of the best brightening toners available at any price — and it works for sensitive skin too. | Pyunkang Yul's calming counterpart to the cult Essence Toner — a gentle PHA + lactic acid blend in a fragrance-free base built around centella asiatica and panthenol. The exfoliation is quiet enough that even sensitive skin tolerates daily use, but consistent enough to smooth texture and soften congestion over a few weeks. Pyunkang Yul's whole brand ethos is ultra-minimal formulations from a 50-year Korean Eastern Medicine clinic — and this toner is that ethos applied to skin that wants light exfoliation without the burn. |
