Sulwhasoo White Ginseng Radiance Refining Mask
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 6 moreWorks
“Honey: Nurtures and moisturizes.”
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, polyglycerin-3.
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: dimethicone, glyceryl polymethacrylate.
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza uralensis root extractNot delivered
“Contains Panax Ginseng Root Extract to brighten skin, boost collagen production and skin elasticity, and reduce signs of aging.”
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.
Anti-agingHydrolyzed ginseng saponinsNot delivered
“Contains Panax Ginseng Root Extract to brighten skin, boost collagen production and skin elasticity, and reduce signs of aging.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“What it is: An exfoliating scrub mask enriched with ginseng and honey to unveil smooth, radiant-looking skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Juglans regia shell powder + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~3.7–5.5%
- 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 DimethiconeMethyl gluceth-20~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Butylene glycol~2–3%
- 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 glycolPeg-15 glyceryl isostearate~1.6–2.5%
Panax ginseng root powder~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol denat.~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Polyglycerin-3~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Glyceryl polymethacrylate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylatePvp~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about Pvp1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.8%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.8%
- 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 crosspolymerJuglans regia shell powder~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tromethamine~0.15–0.7%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPropanediol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHoney~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyMethoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.05–0.3%
Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia albiflora root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium candidum bulb extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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 extractOldenlandia diffusa extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydrolyzed ginseng saponins~0.05–0.15%
- 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 saponinsEthylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Methyl gluceth-20, Butylene glycol, Peg-15 glyceryl isostearate, Panax ginseng root powder, Alcohol denat., Polyglycerin-3, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Pvp, 1,2-hexanediol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Juglans regia shell powder, Tromethamine, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Propanediol, Disodium edta, Limonene, Honey, Methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Oldenlandia diffusa extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | $68.00 | — | $2.05−$65.95 | $17.98−$50.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Sulwhasoo - White Ginseng Radiance Refining Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (polyglycerin-3 1.00% - 1.50% and glycerin 4.30% - 6.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 68.00$ in the United States, for 135.00A$ in Australia and for 89.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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