Sulwhasoo Glowing Lip Balm with Ginseng Seed Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 15 moreGood evidence
“What Else You Need to Know: This lip balm features a proprietary Moisture-Wrapping Technology that supports the lip barrier while delivering up to 24 hours of comfort.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline + 1 moreLimited evidence
“What it is: A lip balm enriched with ginseng seed oil that helps visibly plump, soften, and diminish lip wrinkles.”
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.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline - 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Citronellol + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Hydrogenated castor oil dimer dilinoleate~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSqualane~3.7–5.6%
- 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 SqualaneRicinus communis seed oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilHelianthus annuus seed wax~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPolyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearatePolyhydroxystearic acid~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidC10-18 triglycerides~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesCellulose~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseButyrospermum parkii butter~0.45–1.05%
- 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 butterDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineTribehenin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterSucrose tetrastearate triacetate~0.35–0.8%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
- 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 glycolSilica dimethyl silylate~0.3–0.7%
Euphorbia cerifera cera~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture
More about Euphorbia cerifera ceraCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideHydrolyzed ginseng saponins~0.15–0.55%
- 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 saponinsDiphenyl dimethicone~0.15–0.7%
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 45410~0.15–0.5%
Panax ginseng seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Linalool~0.1–0.45%
Ci 15985~0.15–0.5%
Ci 15850~0.15–0.5%
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Ci 73360~0.1–0.5%
Ci 15850~0.15–0.65%
Limonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater~0.15–0.6%
Propanediol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamatePanax ginseng root extract~0.2–0.75%
- 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 extractHoney~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyRehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia lactiflora root extract~0.1–0.5%
- 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~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated castor oil dimer dilinoleate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Ricinus communis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, C10-18 triglycerides, Cellulose, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Tribehenin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, Butylene glycol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Euphorbia cerifera cera, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Diphenyl dimethicone, Parfum, Ci 45410, Panax ginseng seed oil, Citronellol, Linalool, Ci 15985, Ci 15850, Geraniol, Ci 73360, Ci 15850, Limonene, Water, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Panax ginseng root extract, Honey, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Affiliate links · prices updated regularly
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.