Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream Mini
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream Mini”
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: dimethicone, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: phytosphingosine
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited evidence
“Rejuvenate your eye area with this anti-aging powerhouse formulated with ginseng flower and root extracts to firm skin, smooth wrinkles and reduce fine lines.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Alcohol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Panax ginseng root extract~22–33%
- 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~4.7–7.1%
- 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 glycolWater~4.7–7%
Squalane~4–6%
- 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 SqualaneGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBehenyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholDimethicone~1.4–2.1%
- 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 DimethiconeDiisostearyl malate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malatePolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.6–1.35%
- 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 butterPhytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytosteryl isostearyl dimer dilinoleate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated castor oil isostearate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractPaeonia albiflora root extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.35–0.85%
Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium candidum bulb extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyHydrolyzed ginseng saponins~0.35–0.8%
- 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 saponinsCi 14700~0.35–0.75%
Saponins~0.35–0.85%
Panax ginseng flower extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caffeine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePhytosphingosine~0.4–0.9%
- 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 PhytosphingosineDextrin~0.3–0.75%
- 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 DextrinTheobroma cacao extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Sodium polyaspartate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help stabilize the product formulation
More about Sodium polyaspartateHydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.75%
- 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 lecithinSodium methyl stearoyl taurate~0.5–1.1%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePalmitic acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPolyisobutene~0.35–0.8%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePeg-100 stearate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateMethoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl stearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePolysorbate 20~0.15–0.55%
Polyacrylate-13~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Panax ginseng root extract, Butylene glycol, Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Behenyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl malate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Phytosteryl isostearyl dimer dilinoleate, Hydrogenated castor oil isostearate, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Honey, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Ci 14700, Unknown, Saponins, Panax ginseng flower extract, Caffeine, Phytosphingosine, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Sodium polyaspartate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Sorbitan isostearate, Palmitic acid, Polyisobutene, Sodium polyacrylate, Peg-100 stearate, Methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate-13, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| SulwhasooConcentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream MiniYOUR PRODUCT | CliniquePep-Start Eye Cream | VILLAGE 11 FACTORYReal Fit Moisture Eye-Cream | GenabelleGlutamin-C Luminous Eye Cream 10ml | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 65% | 64% |
| Price | $5.28 | $24.00+$18.72 | $21.42+$16.14 | $19.76+$14.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Adenosine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Sulwhasoo - Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream Mini" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, honey, sodium polyaspartate, butylene glycol and dextrin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (phytosphingosine, dimethicone, squalane, diisostearyl malate and glyceryl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.40% - 0.90%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 5.28$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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