PRODUCT REVIEW

HANYUL Geuk Jin Water

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.4% - 2.1%Adenosine 0.1% - 0.3%

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Product summary

"HANYUL - Geuk Jin Water" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish

Ingredient callouts

A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.40% - 2.10%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.10% - 0.40%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Adenosine 0.10% - 0.30%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Humectants (mannitol 0.40% - 0.95% and glycerin 4.30% - 6.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

A premium anti-aging essence contains Korean ginseng, nourishes your skin while promoting a radiant complexion.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

adenosine 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

niacinamide 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

hydrolyzed ginseng saponins 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but effectiveness of topical application is not confirmed. Can be an allergen

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Nourishes dehydrated skin cells while hydrates and soothes skin at the same time.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, mannitol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: phytosphingosine, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, phytosphingosine

glycerin 4.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

phytosphingosine 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

mannitol 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

phytosphingosine 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

aspergillus ferment 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An extract from fungus (mold) that typically appears on rice. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, might help neutralize free radicals and possibly somewhat reduce hyperpigmentation

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.4% - 2.1%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

adenosine 0.1% - 0.3%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

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Potential irritants

alcohol denat. 2% - 3%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

parfum 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

theobroma cacao seed extract 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.3% - 6.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

glycereth-26 3.2% - 4.9%

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Helps create a thicker product consistency

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Niacinamide, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, 1,2-hexanediol, Panax ginseng root water, Mannitol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Behenyl alcohol, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, Glyceryl caprylate/caprate, Cetearyl alcohol, Parfum, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Cnidium officinale root water, Angelica gigas root extract, Adenosine, Sodium isostearoyl lactylate, Cetearyl glucoside, Cellulose gum, Propanediol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl glycol, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Honey extract, Phytosphingosine, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Sodium polyaspartate, Panax ginseng root extract, Tocopherol, Panax ginseng seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Panax ginseng root powder, Glycine max leaf extract, Aspergillus ferment

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 retinol +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 retinol +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: madecassoside ceramide np +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 anhydroxylitol +29 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: ceramide np ceramide eop +16 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ng +20 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ap +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +22 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: acetylphytosphingosine ceramide np +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: panthenol ceramide np +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: ceramide as ceramide ns +14 more
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Potential Irritants	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed ginseng saponins Has skin benefit? +12 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +10 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +10 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? boswellia serrata resin extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	rosa damascena flower oil Has skin benefit? illicium verum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +11 more	sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +42 more	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more	rubus fruticosus fruit extract Has skin benefit? euterpe oleracea fruit extract Has skin benefit? +43 more

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HANYUL Geuk Jin Water

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

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