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COSRX Comfort Cerami… vs Pyunkang Yul Essence… — Which Is Better? | Gracie

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COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner vs Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner

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COSRX

Comfort Ceramide Toner

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7.8

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Niacinamide
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Pyunkang Yul

Essence Toner

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6.0

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Score comparison

COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

COSRX wins 3

Tied 2

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COSRX

Pyunkang Yul

Ingredient face-off

33% overlap

15COSRX

5Shared

5Pyunkang Yul

Only in COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner

10 unique

Water Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Panthenol Allantoin Betaine

Shared ingredients

5 in common

Glycerin Butylene Glycol 2-Hexanediol Sodium Hyaluronate Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner

0 unique

Why COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner comes out ahead

Where COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 5.5 compared to Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner's 2.0. Its formula features Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner scores 7.4 here versus 4.1 for Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, giving it an edge in targeted skincare benefits.

Best for your skin type

COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Both sit in the budget bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner gets the nod here with its 7.8 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

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COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

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7.8COSRX

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6.0Pyunkang Yul

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner or Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner?

Based on ingredient analysis, COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner and Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner and Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner→Full analysis: Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner→

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