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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Sulwhasoo's signature ginseng saponin improves the look of wrinkles and firmness while ginseng peptides help protect skin from environmental stressors.
retinol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
acetyl glucosamine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
acetyl octapeptide-3
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
As part of a daily ritual, skin feels bouncier, plumper, and more even.
acetyl glucosamine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
retinol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream
copernicia cerifera wax
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
acetyl glucosamine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
acetyl hexapeptide-8
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Anti-blemish
retinol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
phytosphingosine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
beta-glucan
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
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Exfoliation
retinol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
acetyl glucosamine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
salicylic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
tocopheryl linoleate
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A relative of vitamin E (Tocopherol). It can have an anti-oxidant effect in skin and/or to stabilize the product fromulation. It could be irritating but most of the reported allergy and irritation cases appeared in one geographic location (Switzerland) in 1992, and might be due to the quality issues in manufacturing of a particular batch of the ingredient
hydrolyzed ginseng saponins
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
panax ginseng root extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
cetearyl alcohol
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
beta-glucan
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
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
retinol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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Potential irritants
propylene glycol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
panax ginseng root extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
cetearyl alcohol
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
glycerin
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
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
squalane
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trehalose, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Phytosteryl isostearyl dimer dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl myristate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Peg-40 stearate, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Jojoba esters, Stearic acid, Propanediol, Peg-100 stearate, Palmitic acid, Methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, Mangifera indica seed butter, Polyacrylate-13, Glycine soja oil, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl linoleate, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Glycine soja sterols, Propylene glycol, Polyisobutene, Acetyl glucosamine, Polyquaternium-51, Hexyl laurate, Panax ginseng root extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Ci 14700, Unknown, Saponins, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Tocopheryl linoleate, 1,2-hexanediol, Pantethine, Salicylic acid, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl linolenate, Alcohol, Persea gratissima oil, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl arachidonate, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone, Vitis vinifera leaf extract, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Beta-glucan, Disodium edta, Retinol, Perilla ocymoides seed extract, Dextrin, Phytosphingosine, Sodium hyaluronate, Isostearyl alcohol, Dodecene, Sodium chloride, Ascorbyl palmitate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Honey, Mel, Honey, Myristic acid, Arachidic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Hydrogenated lecithin, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Bht, Linalool, Panax ginseng flower extract, Benzyl benzoate, Hexyl cinnamal, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract, Eugenol, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Sodium polyaspartate, Tbhq, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Acetyl heptapeptide-4, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Sodium hydroxide, Acetyl octapeptide-3
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