Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This emulsion improves wrinkles, moisturizes and whitens the skin.”
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.
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This emulsion improves wrinkles, moisturizes and whitens the skin.”
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, lactobacillus ferment.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (cornus officinalis fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Thymus vulgaris extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Phellinus linteus extract~25–30%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~12–15%
Glycerin~5.5–6.7%
- 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 GlycerinHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilMethylpropanediol~3–3.6%
Butylene glycol~2.2–2.6%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolNiacinamide~1.5–1.9%
- 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 NiacinamidePolyglyceryl-6 stearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearate1,2-hexanediol~0.95–1.15%
Camellia japonica seed oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilHydrogenated coconut oil~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Angelica gigas root extract~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cornus officinalis fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that contains anti-oxidants. It might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used to help preserve the product formulation
More about Cornus officinalis fruit extractThymus vulgaris extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Velvet extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilArtemisia annua extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.5–0.75%
Lactobacillus ferment~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentSaccharomyces ferment filtrate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment filtratePanax ginseng root extract~0.45–0.7%
- 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 extractCodonopsis tangshen root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rheum palmatum root/stalk extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
In theory, could reduce swelling in the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence of its efficacy
More about Rheum palmatum root/stalk extractAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.45–0.65%
Tromethamine~0.4–0.65%
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPolyisobutene~0.5–0.8%
Adenosine~0.3–0.6%
- 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 AdenosineEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phytate~0.3–0.55%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideSorbitan oleate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolPolyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamatePropanediol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolEthyl hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolT-butyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- 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~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitronellol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Phellinus linteus extract, Water, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Methylpropanediol, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Camellia japonica seed oil, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Angelica gigas root extract, Cornus officinalis fruit extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Velvet extract, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Artemisia annua extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Panax ginseng root extract, Codonopsis tangshen root extract, Rheum palmatum root/stalk extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Tromethamine, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyisobutene, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, Sodium phytate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sorbitan oleate, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Propanediol, Ethyl hexanediol, T-butyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol
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| MISSHAChogongjin Chaeome Jin EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | P.CALMCato Cream | NatureONEMelaone Whitening Cream | BYROESALMON CREAM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 86% | 86% |
| Price | $37.10 | $17.99−$19.11 | $20.15−$16.95 | $120.00+$82.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassic Acid | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "MISSHA - Chogongjin Chaeome Jin Emulsion" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin, lactobacillus ferment, saccharomyces ferment filtrate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, polyglyceryl-6 stearate and pentylene glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.30% - 0.60%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 37.10$ 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 24 studies and safety reviews.
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