Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
“An anti-ageing toner formulated with precious steamed ginseng water concentrate to replenish dry skin with rich moisture”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: niacinamide
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 3 moreWorks well
“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.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · 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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Niacinamide, Paeonia lactiflora root extract + 1 moreWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 2 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~0.55–1.3%
Glyceryl polymethacrylate~1.4–2.1%
- 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-20~0.95–1.45%
- 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~0.4–0.95%
- 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 CarbomerPropanediol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTromethamine~0.1–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Adenosine~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 AdenosineParfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumNarcissus tazetta bulb extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might contain compounds called dormins that in theory could help lighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, but solid research is lacking
More about Narcissus tazetta bulb extractMethoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-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-glucanHoney~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins~0.05–0.25%
- 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 saponinsPaeonia lactiflora root extract~0.05–0.2%
- 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 extractLilium candidum bulb extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.01–0.05%
Tocopherol~0.01–0.05%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient 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, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Adenosine, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Narcissus tazetta bulb extract, Methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, Beta-glucan, Honey, Linalool, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract, Phenoxyethanol, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Tocopherol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 WaterYOUR PRODUCT | MizonCollagen Power Lifting Toner | EqqualberryHyaltoin Flooding Toner | PYUNKANG YULBlack Tea Deep Infusion Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 98% | 96% | 95% |
| Price | $105.00 | $17.16−$87.84 | $21.99−$83.01 | $22.09−$82.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Arginine | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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