Sulwhasoo Bloomstay Vitalizing Water Lotion

Sulwhasoo Bloomstay Vitalizing Water Lotion

Efficacy87/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-aging
Adenosine, Tocopherol
Works well
What the product description says
“This toner gets its revitalising and anti-oxidant energy from plum blossoms to care for signs of skin-ageing and to keep your skin feeling rejuvenated.”
Source: Sephora New Zealand

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.

AdenosineKey activeEffect: HighMight 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)~0.05–0.25%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.01–0.05%
Moisturizing
Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 9 more
Works
What the product description says
“As a light and watery formula, this toner helps deliver moisture quickly into the skin, leaving it feeling comfortable with a subtle plum blossom scent.”
Source: Sephora New Zealand

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.6–4%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.2%
HoneyKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen~0.05–0.2%
AdenosineKey activeEffect: MediumMight 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)~0.05–0.25%
Sesamum indicum seed extractKey activeEffect: HighPlant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration~0.01–0.05%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~5.1–7.6%
Glyceryl polymethacrylate· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture~1.2–1.8%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.9–1.4%
Dextrin· HumectantEffect: LowA sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.01–0.1%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extractEffect: Low, below effective dose~0.05–0.2%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.01–0.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~2.2–3.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract—High~0.05–0.2%est.
Rosa multiflora fruit extractUsed in cosmetics for its fragranceHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Citrus junos fruit extractContains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractLicorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentationMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Theobroma cacao extract—3/5~0.01–0.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~5.1–7.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~2.6–4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Alcohol~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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1,2-hexanediol~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glyceryl polymethacrylate~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture

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Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.9–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Carbomer~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Tromethamine~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Adenosine~0.05–0.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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)

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Parfum~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Honey~0.05–0.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing
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Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Paeonia albiflora root extract~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Lilium candidum bulb extract~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Phenoxyethanol~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin tone

Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation

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Prunus mume fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking

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Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.01–0.05%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration

More about Sesamum indicum seed extract
Pinus koraiensis seed extract~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Rosa multiflora fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used in cosmetics for its fragrance

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Citrus junos fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Dextrin~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Theobroma cacao extract~0.01–0.1%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Prunus mume flower extract~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Poncirus trifoliata fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Bht~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, Adenosine, Parfum, Honey, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Phenoxyethanol, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Pinus koraiensis seed extract, Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Citrus junos fruit extract, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Linalool, Prunus mume flower extract, Limonene, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Poncirus trifoliata fruit extract, Bht, Tocopherol

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