Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Renovating Emulsion
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing20 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“Creates a hydrating layer of moisture on the skin without any excess residue, for a glowing and smooth skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea.
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimLimited evidence
“Why It’s Special DAA is an anti-aging and skin-strengthening ingredient found in very small quantities in red pine.”
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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Artemisia vulgaris extract, Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Pinus sylvestris bark extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica acutiloba root extract~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia vulgaris extract~4.4–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating
More about Artemisia vulgaris extractCnidium officinale root extract~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~2.4–3.6%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~1.7–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolWater~1–1.5%
Cyclopentasiloxane~0.85–1.25%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneSqualane~0.6–1.35%
- 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 SqualaneLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.95%
- 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 triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~0.35–0.85%
- 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 stearateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- 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 extractGlycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractCyclohexasiloxane~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePanax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.7%
- 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 extractOphiopogon japonicus root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ophiopogon japonicus root extractPinus sylvestris leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia albiflora root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera seed extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium tigrinum flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extractPaeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.1–0.35%
Citrus unshiu peel extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Adenophora stricta root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lycium chinense root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica tenuissima root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyPrunus mume fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus mume fruit extractRosa multiflora fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus koraiensis seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractPerilla ocymoides seed extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides seed extractOldenlandia diffusa extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins~0.1–0.45%
- 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 saponinsCi 14700~0.1–0.45%
Saponins~0.3–0.75%
Beta-glucan~0.1–0.45%
- 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-glucanSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBehenyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCetyl ethylhexanoate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateOctyldodecanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPeg-100 stearate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePropanediol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolysorbate 60~0.15–0.5%
Methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSorbitan stearate~0.15–0.5%
Hydrogenated polydecene~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydecenePpg-5-laureth-5~0.2–0.75%
Stearyl behenate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Stearyl behenatePolysorbate 20~0.15–0.6%
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateInulin lauryl carbamate~0.1–0.4%
Hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea~0.15–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Alcohol~0.1–0.3%
- 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 AlcoholDisodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- 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
Pinus sylvestris bark extract, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Panax ginseng root extract, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Pinus sylvestris leaf extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Nelumbo nucifera seed extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Lilium tigrinum flower/leaf/stem extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Adenophora stricta root extract, Lycium chinense root extract, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Angelica tenuissima root extract, Honey, Prunus mume fruit extract, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, Pinus koraiensis seed extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Perilla ocymoides seed extract, Oldenlandia diffusa extract, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Ci 14700, Unknown, Saponins, Beta-glucan, Sodium hyaluronate, Behenyl alcohol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Octyldodecanol, Peg-100 stearate, Propanediol, Polysorbate 60, Methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, Xanthan gum, Sodium polyacrylate, Sorbitan stearate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Ppg-5-laureth-5, Stearyl behenate, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Cosmetic use of an ophiopogon japonicus active principlepatents.google.com
- 6https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6272594/ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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