Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Emulsion

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

adenosine
butyrospermum parkii butter
cetearyl alcohol
dimethicone
glycerin
honey
hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)
hydrogenated vegetable oil
mel
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$64.40

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Size: 125 ml

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Emulsion

£65.00

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SULWHASOO Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Emulsion 125ml

Price as of 6/23/2022 11:47 GMT. More info

CA$82.00

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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Emulsion 125ml

Price as of 6/22/2022 14:37 GMT. More info

$92.00

In stock

Size: 125 ml

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Emulsion

Can the product deliver on its promises?

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What does the product description say?

"It enhances your skin’s ability to regenerate and keep it looking firm and resilient against any external aggressors, helping to reduce wrinkles that have appeared on your skin."

Sephora AU

WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product contains adenosine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
adenosine	MEDIUM
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW
hydrolyzed ginseng saponins	LOW

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Emulsion"

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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, honey.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
butyrospermum parkii butter	HIGH
dimethicone	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
1,2-hexanediol
polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
butylene glycol 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	5.9% - 7.2%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4% - 4.9%
panax ginseng root water	2.9% - 3.6%
pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin	2.2% - 2.7%
hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin) Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture	1.8% - 2.2%
dimethicone 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	1.6% - 1.9%
butyrospermum parkii butter 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	1.3% - 1.6%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.55% - 0.8%
polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Helps water and oil mix together	0.7% - 1.05%
dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture	0.5% - 0.8%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.45% - 0.7%
hydrogenated vegetable oil An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.45% - 0.65%
glyceryl stearate citrate Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin	0.4% - 0.6%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	0.35% - 0.65%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.35% - 0.65%
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish	0.3% - 0.55%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.25% - 0.5%
tromethamine Helps adjust pH in products	0.25% - 0.45%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	0.4% - 0.6%
methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone	0.25% - 0.45%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.25% - 0.4%
palmitic acid An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it	0.25% - 0.45%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.2% - 0.35%
adenosine Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin	0.2% - 0.35%
honey Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen	0.2% - 0.35%
mel Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it	0.25% - 0.4%
honey Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen	0.2% - 0.35%
hydrolyzed ginseng saponins 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	0.2% - 0.35%
lilium candidum bulb extract	0.2% - 0.35%
paeonia albiflora root extract	0.2% - 0.35%
rehmannia glutinosa root extract	0.2% - 0.35%
polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract	0.2% - 0.4%
nelumbo nucifera flower extract	0.15% - 0.3%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.2% - 0.4%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.2% - 0.35%
sorbitan isostearate Helps oil and water mix together	0.2% - 0.4%
polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together	0.2% - 0.4%
theobroma cacao extract	0.2% - 0.35%
dextrin A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.35%
benzyl benzoate Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
myristic acid Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic	0.2% - 0.35%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.15% - 0.25%
alpha-isomethyl ionone A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.05% - 0.1%
lauric acid Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes	0.15% - 0.3%
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Key ingredients	adenosine butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: adenosine butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more Other: anhydroxylitol glucose +3 more	Common: adenosine butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline +2 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +2 more Other: panthenol betaine +9 more	Common: adenosine cetearyl alcohol +2 more Other: bacillus ferment camellia sinensis leaf extract +4 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide sh-decapeptide-7 +10 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +1 more Other: niacinamide glycolic acid +9 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +1 more Other: niacinamide glycine soja oil +8 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +1 more Other: retinal niacinamide +19 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +3 more Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate niacinamide +14 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +1 more Other: niacinamide arbutin +1 more
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Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? nelumbo nucifera flower extract Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed ginseng saponins Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? lauric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? lauric acid Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? glycine soja seed extract Has skin benefit? glycine soja seed extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Has skin benefit? +2 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? glycine soja seed extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? triethylhexanoin Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone Has skin benefit? peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polyvinyl alcohol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? calcium alginate Has skin benefit? agar Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? sodium palmitoyl sarcosinate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? +14 more	papain Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? balanites roxburghii seed oil Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? glyceryl linoleate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? hexylresorcinol Has skin benefit? +14 more	retinal Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? ficus carica fruit extract Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? iron oxides Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? c12-16 alcohols Has skin benefit? canola oil Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? arbutin Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	camellia sinensis leaf water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? camellia sinensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more