iUNIK vs Pyunkang Yul — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Essence Toner
9/10 · Pyunkang Yul
| Tea Tree Relief Toner | Essence Toner | |
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| Brand | iUNIK | Pyunkang Yul |
| Category | toner | toner |
| Editor Rating | 8.2/10 | 9/10 ★ |
| Category | toner | toner |
| Texture | Watery toner | Viscous, slightly thick essence-toner hybrid |
| Finish | Calmed, balanced | deeply hydrated, plumped |
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| Verdict | iUNIK's blemish-soothing toner — Tea tree leaf water + centella leaf water as the top two ingredients (genuinely meaningful concentrations) + niacinamide + portulaca + 4 brassica extracts + licorice root + rooibos. Sister product to the brand's Tea Tree Relief Serum (already in catalog). Sub-$20 pricing for a 27-ingredient deck where the active concentrations are real, not just label-decoration. | Seven ingredients. That is the entire formula. And it works better than toners with fifty. The 91% astragalus root extract provides deep, lasting hydration with anti-inflammatory benefits that calm reactive skin on contact. The viscous texture layers beautifully — apply 2-3 skins and your face feels like it drank a glass of water. This is the toner that proved K-beauty minimalism is not a compromise. A desert island product for many skincare enthusiasts. |
