Comparison

Rice Toner vs Calming Deep Moisture Toner

Name: Calming Deep Moisture Toner
Brand: Pyunkang Yul
Price: 22 USD

I'm From vs Pyunkang Yul — side by side, no bias.

I'm From

Rice Toner

9/10toner

Pyunkang Yul

Calming Deep Moisture Toner

8.4/10toner

Our pick

Rice Toner

9/10 · I'm From

	Rice Toner	Calming Deep Moisture Toner
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
Skin Types	Dry Combination Sensitive Mature	Sensitive Dry Combination
Targets	Dullness Dryness Fine Lines	Dryness Sensitivity Redness
Pros	+77.78% rice extract with verified sourcing from Yeoju +Genuinely brightens skin tone over time +Gentle enough for sensitive skin +Milky texture provides extra moisture	+gentle PHA + lactic acid combo — exfoliation without irritation +centella + panthenol calm while exfoliating +fragrance-free, alcohol-free, hypoallergenic +the brand's signature minimalist formulation
Cons	−Can feel slightly sticky in humid conditions −Brightening takes 4-6 weeks to notice −Some may prefer a lighter toner texture −Not a standalone moisturizer for dry skin	−the exfoliation is genuinely mild — not a fix for severe texture issues −watery texture means it doesn't deliver heavy hydration alone −the 'calming' positioning makes it easy to underestimate −$22 for 150ml is mid-pack value vs. competitors
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.

Ingredient Breakdown

Only in Rice Toner

Niacinamide

Only in Calming Deep Moisture Toner

Centella Asiatica Panthenol PHA (Polyhydroxy Acids)Lactic Acid

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Rice Toner

Calming Deep Moisture Toner

Brand

I'm From

Pyunkang Yul

Category

toner

Texture

Milky, slightly viscous liquid

Watery, slightly viscous toner

Finish

Brightened, moisturized

Calm, hydrated, smooth

Skin Types

Dry Combination Sensitive Mature

Sensitive Dry Combination

Targets

Dullness Dryness Fine Lines

Dryness Sensitivity Redness

Pros

+77.78% rice extract with verified sourcing from Yeoju
+Genuinely brightens skin tone over time
+Gentle enough for sensitive skin
+Milky texture provides extra moisture

+gentle PHA + lactic acid combo — exfoliation without irritation
+centella + panthenol calm while exfoliating
+fragrance-free, alcohol-free, hypoallergenic
+the brand's signature minimalist formulation

Cons

−Can feel slightly sticky in humid conditions
−Brightening takes 4-6 weeks to notice
−Some may prefer a lighter toner texture
−Not a standalone moisturizer for dry skin

−the exfoliation is genuinely mild — not a fix for severe texture issues
−watery texture means it doesn't deliver heavy hydration alone
−the 'calming' positioning makes it easy to underestimate
−$22 for 150ml is mid-pack value vs. competitors

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.