Works for
Anti-agingAdenosineWorks well
“Provides lasting care to the skin for a smoother, youthful complexion.”
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 19 moreWorks
“MISA Geum Sul Rejuvenating Essence”
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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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, phytosterols.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Saccharomyces/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate~29–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~5.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinWater~5.2–6.4%
Butylene glycol~3.7–4.6%
- 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 glycolCetyl ethylhexanoate~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateHydrogenated polydecene~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydecenePropanediol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- 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 alcoholMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.4–1.7%
- 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 oilTrehalose~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateGlyceryl stearate~0.8–1.15%
- 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 stearateCyclopentasiloxane~0.7–1.1%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.7–1%
- 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 oilHydrogenated lecithin~0.6–0.9%
- 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 lecithinGlycol stearate se~0.6–0.9%
Cyclohexasiloxane~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneDimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- 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 DimethiconeMethyl hydrogenated rosinate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-100 stearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateStearic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAlcohol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGanoderma lucidum extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractParfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.65%
- 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 acetateCoptis japonica root extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractVelvet extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylate-13~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolZingiber officinale root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractPanax ginseng callus culture extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.65%
Carbomer~0.4–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPoria cocos extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tromethamine~0.4–0.65%
Polyisobutene~0.55–0.85%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.45–0.7%
- 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 extractHydrolyzed 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 acidBenzophenone-5~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A UV filter. Typically used to stabilize a product formulation. Can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-5Disodium edta~0.4–0.6%
1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.6%
Oryza sativa~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractPhytosteryl hydroxystearate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.4–0.65%
- 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 AdenosineTriticum vulgare flour extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl polyacrylate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylatePolysorbate 20~0.45–0.65%
Aquilaria agallocha stem extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan isostearate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateGold~0.4–0.6%
Honey extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractSesamum indicum seed oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilPhytosterols~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsCinnamomum camphora leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Prunus mume fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus mume fruit extractAtractylodes lancea root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica dahurica root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saposhnikovia divaricata root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.3–0.5%
- 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 extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractPueraria thunbergiana root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cnidium officinale root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia albiflora root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Actaea heracleifolia root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Astragalus membranaceus root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Inulin lauryl carbamate~0.05–0.15%
C30-45 alkyldimethylsilyl polypropylsilsesquioxane~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about C30-45 alkyldimethylsilyl polypropylsilsesquioxaneIngredient list view
Saccharomyces/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, Glycerin, Water, Butylene glycol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Trehalose, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Glyceryl stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glycol stearate se, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Methyl hydrogenated rosinate, Peg-100 stearate, Stearic acid, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Coptis japonica root extract, Velvet extract, Polyacrylate-13, Caprylyl glycol, Zingiber officinale root extract, Panax ginseng callus culture extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Poria cocos extract, Tromethamine, Polyisobutene, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Benzophenone-5, Disodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Unknown, Oryza sativa, Rosa damascena extract, Phytosteryl hydroxystearate, Adenosine, Triticum vulgare flour extract, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Polysorbate 20, Aquilaria agallocha stem extract, Sorbitan isostearate, Gold, Honey extract, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Phytosterols, Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Atractylodes lancea root extract, Angelica dahurica root extract, Saposhnikovia divaricata root extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Pueraria thunbergiana root extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Actaea heracleifolia root extract, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Inulin lauryl carbamate, C30-45 alkyldimethylsilyl polypropylsilsesquioxane
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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.
| MISSHAMISA Geum Sul Rejuvenating EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | ElishacoyHydro Save Plan Cream | NellaHoney 1 Snail Ultra Moisture Cream Premium | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICProbiotics Youth Repair Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | — | $19.00 | $18.10 | $24.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Hexapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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