Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Phytosphingosine + 15 moreWorks well
“Nourishes dehydrated skin cells while hydrates and soothes skin at the same time.”
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
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 2 moreWorks well
“A premium anti-aging essence contains Korean ginseng, nourishes your skin while promoting a radiant complexion.”
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, PhytosphingosineWorks well
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Niacinamide, Aspergillus fermentWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlycereth-26~3.2–4.9%
Butylene glycol~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolAlcohol denat.~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glyceryl polymethacrylate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateNiacinamide~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%
Panax ginseng root water~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mannitol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideBehenyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCarbomer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPolyglyceryl-10 pentastearate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl caprylate/caprate~0.15–0.65%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholParfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTromethamine~0.1–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Cnidium officinale root water~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica gigas root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineSodium isostearoyl lactylate~0.1–0.35%
Cetearyl glucoside~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCellulose gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumPropanediol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinSorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePolysorbate 60~0.1–0.35%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDextrin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Honey extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractPhytosphingosine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineHydrolyzed ginseng saponins~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Hydrolyzed ginseng saponinsSodium polyaspartate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help stabilize the product formulation
More about Sodium polyaspartatePanax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPanax ginseng seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium methyl stearoyl taurate~0.35–0.85%
Panax ginseng root powder~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine max leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aspergillus ferment~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Aspergillus fermentIngredient 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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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| HANYULGeuk Jin WaterYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choicePore-Reducing Toner | ARZTINA-Cera Barrier Ampoule Toner | NERISHSoy Ceramide Barrier Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 93% | 92% | 89% |
| Price | — | $21.51 | $6.96 | $21.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Eop | Ceramide Np | Ceramide Ns |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"HANYUL - Geuk Jin Water" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.40% - 2.10%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.10% - 0.40%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Adenosine 0.10% - 0.30%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (mannitol 0.40% - 0.95% and glycerin 4.30% - 6.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 58.68$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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