Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Light
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MoisturizingPhytosphingosine, Glycerin + 21 moreWorks well
“Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Light”
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, glucose.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: phytosphingosine
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins + 1 moreNot delivered
“Formulated after 50 years of comprehensive ginseng research, this refreshingly light cream uses Compound K and Ginsenoside Re to combat signs of aging and promote luminous, healthy looking skin.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.8–7.1%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualanePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateArachidyl alcohol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholDimethicone~1.5–1.9%
- 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 DimethiconeBehenyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCyclopentasiloxane~0.65–1%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneArachidyl glucoside~0.5–0.75%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCyclohexasiloxane~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanax ginseng root extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateTriethylhexanoin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinPolyacrylate-13~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Peg-10 dimethicone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconePolyisobutene~0.2–0.4%
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Honey~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyPolysorbate 60~0.2–0.4%
Perilla ocymoides seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides seed extractPolysorbate 20~0.2–0.4%
Dextrin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinLilium candidum bulb extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.15–0.3%
Paeonia albiflora root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCarthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.35%
Methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gardenia florida fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.35%
- 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 lecithinHydrolyzed ginseng saponins~0.15–0.3%
- 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 saponinsPanax ginseng flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoatePhytosphingosine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineSodium polyaspartate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help stabilize the product formulation
More about Sodium polyaspartateSodium methyl stearoyl taurate~0.4–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.1%
- 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 TocopherolPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Arachidyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Behenyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Arachidyl glucoside, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Panax ginseng root extract, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Triethylhexanoin, Polyacrylate-13, Peg-10 dimethicone, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Polyisobutene, Disteardimonium hectorite, Parfum, Disodium edta, Sorbitan isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Honey, Polysorbate 60, Perilla ocymoides seed extract, Polysorbate 20, Dextrin, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Glucose, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Linalool, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Panax ginseng flower extract, Benzyl benzoate, Phytosphingosine, Sodium polyaspartate, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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| SulwhasooConcentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream LightYOUR PRODUCT | EveredenProtecting Baby Face Cream - No 1. Gel Cream | herbery earthFresh Honey All In One Moist Gel D | Elizabeth ArdenHyaluronic Acid + Peptides Ceramide Hydra-Plumping Water Cream | |
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| Match | — | 63% | 63% | 61% |
| Price | $240.00 | $33.00−$207.00 | $15.50−$224.50 | $61.74−$178.26 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Oligopeptide-1 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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