Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Product Summary
"Sulwhasoo - Ultimate S Eye Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, hexapeptide-9, glycerin and mannitol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (limnanthes alba seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl octapeptide-3 0.10% - 0.20%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.30%, hexapeptide-9 0.15% - 0.30% and acetyl tetrapeptide-11 0.20% - 0.40%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 263.89$ up to 270.00$ in the United States.
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Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Ultimate S Eye Cream
Source: From product name
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, mannitol.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, acetyl tetrapeptide-11, hexapeptide-9
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
A mushroom extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to help reduce irritation and support restoration of skin barrier
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
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
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This proprietary extract boasts a powerful anti-aging ingredient, Syringaresinol, at 200 times the concentration than untreated ginseng berries to help visibly transform signs of aging.
Source: Sulwhasoo US
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, acetyl tetrapeptide-11, hexapeptide-9. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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
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
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 87/100.
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Key Actives
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
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
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A mushroom extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to help reduce irritation and support restoration of skin barrier
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Potential irritants
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
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
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
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
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A mushroom extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to help reduce irritation and support restoration of skin barrier
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Dimethicone, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Methyl trimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polymethyl methacrylate, Parfum, Cetearyl glucoside, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Glyceryl caprylate, Mannitol, Thymol trimethoxycinnamate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 188, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Disodium edta, Benzyl salicylate, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Pentylene glycol, Bioflavonoids, Hydrolyzed proanthocyanidin, Limonene, Honey, Mel, Honey, Glucose, Poria cocos extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract, Linalool, Panax ginseng berry extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Beta-carotene, Tocopherol, Acetyl tetrapeptide-11, Caprylyl glycol, Acetyl heptapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Poria cocos sclerotium extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Sodium hydroxide, Acetyl octapeptide-3
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- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmetics
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