Pyunkang Yul builds this one on astragalus membranaceus root extract, the herb its whole range is named around, sitting eleventh in the ingredient list. The brand's stated philosophy is minimal ingredients rather than long actives lists, and at 31 entries this is genuinely shorter than most creams at the price.
It is a dense cream in a cobalt glass jar, thicker than the brand's barrier cream and aimed at the last step rather than the middle of a routine. The texture is firm enough to hold a ridge on a spatula and softens on contact rather than melting immediately.
The richness comes from shea butter high in the list and macadamia seed oil further down, with sodium hyaluronate and glycerin covering the water-binding side. Pyunkang Yul also publishes an irritation test result aimed at reactive skin, which the FAQ below puts in context.
It suits dry skin through winter, or skin of any type that has been left tight and papery by heating, air conditioning or a long flight. At 100ml it is a large jar for a face cream, so it is worth using on the neck as well.
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