Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Water 150ml
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Hexapeptide-9 + 15 moreWorks well
“Buy Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Water in Australia , Korean Skincare Online”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, mannitol.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, acetyl tetrapeptide-11, hexapeptide-9, niacinamide
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 7 moreWorks well
“DESCRIPTION Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Water is a nourishing toner that visibly plumps and hydrates skin while improving the look of wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, acetyl tetrapeptide-11, hexapeptide-9.
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Paeonia lactiflora root extractWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: paeonia lactiflora root extract.
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 · Niacinamide, Beta-glucanWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.3–4.9%
- 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 glycolPanax ginseng root water~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol denat.~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.25%
Glyceryl polymethacrylate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateNiacinamide~1.2–1.8%
- 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 NiacinamideMethyl gluceth-20~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.4–0.9%
- 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 silaneCarbomer~0.2–0.75%
- 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 CarbomerTromethamine~0.15–0.5%
Propanediol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMannitol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Sodium metaphosphate~0.1–0.45%
Parfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAdenosine~0.1–0.4%
- 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 hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCellulose gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumLycium chinense fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Sodium chloride~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePanax ginseng root extract~0.05–0.3%
- 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 extractBeta-glucan~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanHydrolyzed ginseng saponins~0.05–0.2%
- 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 saponinsMorus alba leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia lactiflora root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Paeonia lactiflora root extractPolygonatum odoratum rhizome extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.05–0.15%
Lilium tigrinum extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolAcetyl tetrapeptide-11~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-11Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydrolyzed soybean extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl heptapeptide-4~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexapeptide-9~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexapeptide-9Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Sodium hydroxide~0.01–0.1%
Acetyl octapeptide-3~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl octapeptide-3Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Panax ginseng root water, Alcohol denat., 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Niacinamide, Methyl gluceth-20, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Propanediol, Mannitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium metaphosphate, Parfum, Adenosine, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Linalool, Sodium chloride, Panax ginseng root extract, Beta-glucan, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Morus alba leaf extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract, Limonene, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Lilium tigrinum extract, Tocopherol, Acetyl tetrapeptide-11, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed soybean extract, Acetyl heptapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Sodium hydroxide, Acetyl octapeptide-3
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| Match | — | 90% | 88% | 87% |
| Price | — | $29.05 | $22.17 | $69.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 10 | 8 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"Sulwhasoo - Buy Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Water in Australia - Korean Skincare Online" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl octapeptide-3 0.01% - 0.05%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.05% - 0.20%, hexapeptide-9 0.05% - 0.20% and acetyl tetrapeptide-11 0.05% - 0.25%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Adenosine 0.10% - 0.40%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (acetyl octapeptide-3 0.01% - 0.05%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.05% - 0.20%, hexapeptide-9 0.05% - 0.20%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.35%, mannitol 0.10% - 0.40% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 118.00A$ in Australia.
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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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