MISSHA MISA Geum Sul Rejuvenating Cream
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MoisturizingPanthenol, Lactobacillus ferment + 31 moreStrong evidence
“MISA Geum Sul Rejuvenating Cream”
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:
betaine, biosaccharide gum-1.
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: dimethicone, limnanthes alba seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Adenosine, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 1 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Salvia miltiorrhiza root extractMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Saccharomyces/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate~28–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~12–15%
Glycerin~5.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl ethylhexanoate~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateNephrite extract~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated polydecene~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydecenePropanediol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDipropylene glycol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolLimnanthes alba seed oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.2–1.4%
- 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 oilDiisostearyl malate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateNiacinamide~0.7–1.05%
- 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 NiacinamideOrbignya oleifera seed oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilGlyceryl stearate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- 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 alcoholCyclopentasiloxane~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeBetaine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about Betaine1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.75%
Butylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glycolCyclohexasiloxane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePeg-100 stearate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateStearic acid~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPolyacrylate-13~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Behenyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilParfum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPanax ginseng root extract~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePolysorbate 60~0.5–0.75%
Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoatePolyisobutene~0.6–0.9%
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolVelvet extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ganoderma lucidum extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractCarbomer~0.45–0.7%
- 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 CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.7%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTromethamine~0.45–0.7%
Camellia japonica seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- 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 oilSorbitan stearate~0.5–0.7%
Panthenol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlyceryl polyacrylate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylateBenzophenone-5~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A UV filter. Typically used to stabilize a product formulation. Can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-5Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPhytosteryl hydroxystearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.45–0.7%
- 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 AdenosineDisodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Coptis japonica root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractXanthan gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBiosaccharide gum-1~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Sodium magnesium silicate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~0.5–0.75%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidPhytosterols~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsAquilaria agallocha stem extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGold~0.35–0.6%
Pantolactone~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateScrophularia buergeriana extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aspergillus ferment~0.3–0.55%
- 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 fermentCodonopsis lanceolata root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces ferment~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentSalvia miltiorrhiza root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic plant root extract with a mint-like smell. Can be irritating. Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Salvia miltiorrhiza root extractBacillus ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentAstragalus membranaceus root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed codonopsis pilosula root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bifida ferment extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus ferment~0.1–0.2%
- 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 fermentSophora angustifolia root extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Saccharomyces/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, Water, Glycerin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Nephrite extract, Hydrogenated polydecene, Propanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Diisostearyl malate, Niacinamide, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Peg-100 stearate, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Polyacrylate-13, Behenyl alcohol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Parfum, Panax ginseng root extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Polysorbate 60, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl glycol, Velvet extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tromethamine, Camellia japonica seed oil, Sorbitan stearate, Panthenol, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Benzophenone-5, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Phytosteryl hydroxystearate, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Coptis japonica root extract, Xanthan gum, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium magnesium silicate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Phytosterols, Aquilaria agallocha stem extract, Myristic acid, Gold, Pantolactone, Sodium hyaluronate, Scrophularia buergeriana extract, Aspergillus ferment, Codonopsis lanceolata root extract, Saccharomyces ferment, Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract, Bacillus ferment, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Hydrolyzed codonopsis pilosula root extract, Bifida ferment extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Sophora angustifolia root extract
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| MISSHAMISA Geum Sul Rejuvenating CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Dr.Reju-AllAdvanced LC-Ceramide Barrier Cream | OrjenaResponse synergy barrier cream | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICSurmedic 24K Gold Caviar Repair Vital Cream | |
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| Match | — | 88% | 88% | 86% |
| Price | — | $25.65 | $25.00 | $60.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 18 | 7 of 18 | 7 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Sh-Polypeptide-9 | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"MISSHA - MISA Geum Sul Rejuvenating Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Panthenol, betaine, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 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). Limnanthes alba seed oil, phytosterols, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol and cyclopentasiloxane 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 0.45% - 0.70% in this product adds an anti-aging property to it. Adenosine is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of adenosine in a low concentration reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where we our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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