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MoisturizingButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Squalane + 12 moreWorks
“Sulwhasoo Snowise Brightening Cream helps to hydrate skin and improve skin tone.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, squalane.
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).
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza uralensis root extractNot delivered
“Sulwhasoo Snowise Brightening Cream helps to hydrate skin and improve skin tone.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.7–8.2%
- 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 glycolGlycereth-26~4.1–5%
Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateOldenlandia diffusa extract~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateSqualane~1.7–2%
- 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 SqualaneCyclopentasiloxane~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractPaeonia albiflora root extract~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.6–0.95%
Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium candidum bulb extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey~0.4–0.6%
- 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~0.4–0.6%
- 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 saponinsPanax ginseng root extract~0.45–0.65%
- 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 extractOpuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractOryza sativa bran wax~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C14-22 alcohols~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.6%
- 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 stearateMethoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideDimethicone~0.3–0.55%
- 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 DimethiconeCyclohexasiloxane~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneCetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetearyl olivate~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitan olivate~0.25–0.45%
Stearic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCarbomer~0.2–0.4%
- 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 CarbomerPalmitic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPeg-100 stearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylate1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Oldenlandia diffusa extract, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Squalane, Cyclopentasiloxane, 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, Panax ginseng root extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Oryza sativa bran wax, C14-22 alcohols, Glyceryl stearate, Methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Stearic acid, Carbomer, Palmitic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Disodium edta, Glyceryl caprylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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.
| SulwhasooSnowise Brightening CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Derma ESensitive Skin Daily Nourishing Cream | AESTURAAto Barrier 365 Cream | FullyRICE CERAMIDE CAPSULE CREAM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | — | $24.95 | $13.23 | $20.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
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- 5First-reported pediatric cases of American ginseng anaphylaxis and allergyaacijournal.biomedcentral.com
- 6Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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