Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water Lotion 150ml
Works for
MoisturizingBetaine, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks
“DESCRIPTION Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water Lotion helps to hydrate and refresh skin.”
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract + 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~8.1–9.8%
- 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 AlcoholBetaine~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~3.1–3.7%
- 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~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinPeg/ppg-17/6 copolymer~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycereth-26~1.4–1.7%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHoney~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyMel~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHoney~0.55–0.85%
- 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~0.55–0.8%
- 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 crosspolymerNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.45–0.7%
Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia albiflora root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium candidum bulb extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.6%
Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPortulaca oleracea extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPotassium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBiosaccharide gum-1~0.25–0.45%
- 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-1Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractNatto gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Propanediol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBht~0.1–0.2%
Acetic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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, Betaine, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Glycerin, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Glycereth-26, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown, Honey, Mel, Honey, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Parfum, Portulaca oleracea extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Limonene, Biosaccharide gum-1, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Natto gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Linalool, Propanediol, Bht, Acetic acid, Tocopherol, Beta-glucan
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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.
| SulwhasooEssential Comfort Balancing Water Lotion 150mlYOUR PRODUCT | MuldreamAll Green Mild All In One Moisturizer Lotion | AnuaHeartleaf 70% Daily Lotion | HABADeep Moisture Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | $6.84 | $48.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Ceramide Np | Citrulline |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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