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MoisturizingBetaine, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks
“Essential Comfort Balancing Water”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, biosaccharide gum-1.
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).
Anti-agingBeta-glucan, TocopherolNot delivered
“Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Formulation Liquid Highlighted Ingredients , JAUM Moisturizing Complex TM Nourishes skin with hydrating herbs, yam, and arrowroot flowers.”
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 - beta-glucan - 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: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol denat.~8–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Betaine~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolGlyceryl polymethacrylate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateGlycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycereth-26~1.1–1.3%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.65–1%
- 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 silanePropanediol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHoney~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyMel~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHoney~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerZiziphus jujuba fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.65%
Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconePortulaca oleracea extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractDioscorea japonica root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Crataegus pinnatifida fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBiosaccharide gum-1~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolNarcissus tazetta bulb extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractPueraria thunbergiana flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morus alba leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractPaeonia lactiflora root extract~0.15–0.3%
- 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~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolBeta-glucan~0.05–0.15%
- 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-glucanIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Betaine, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Glycereth-26, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Propanediol, Honey, Mel, Honey, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Portulaca oleracea extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Crataegus pinnatifida fruit extract, Potassium hydroxide, Parfum, Disodium edta, Limonene, Biosaccharide gum-1, Pentylene glycol, Narcissus tazetta bulb extract, Pueraria thunbergiana flower/leaf/stem extract, Morus alba leaf extract, Linalool, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Tocopherol, Beta-glucan
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| SulwhasooEssential Comfort Balancing WaterYOUR PRODUCT | HERASignia Luminesource Radiance Firming Serum | Etude HouseMoistfull Collagen Intense Toner | MISSHATime Revolution Primestem 100 Lifting Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | $68.00 | $127.55+$59.55 | $22.41−$45.59 | $24.72−$43.28 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Hexapeptide-9 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Sulwhasoo - Essential Comfort Balancing Water" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (biosaccharide gum-1 0.25% - 0.50%, glycerin 2.00% - 2.40% and betaine 4.20% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 68.00$ in the United States and for 89.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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