PRODUCT REVIEW
The History of Whoo Cheongidan Illuminating Refining Pad
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-oxidation
- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
serine
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
beta-glucan
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
glycine soja seed extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
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Evens skin tone
glycyrrhetinic acid
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
glycine soja seed extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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Moisturizing
saccharomyces ferment filtrate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
serine
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
sodium hyaluronate
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
glycyrrhetinic acid
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
cornus officinalis fruit extract
0.1% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that contains anti-oxidants. It might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used to help preserve the product formulation
imperata cylindrica root extract
0.1% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Benefits This peeling pad helps boost skin clarity.
allantoin
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
gluconolactone
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
punica granatum fruit extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
beta-glucan
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
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
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Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
punica granatum fruit extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
dipropylene glycol
5.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
butylene glycol
3.8% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Lactobacillus ferment, Curcuma longa root extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitol, Viscum album extract, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Sodium citrate, Trisodium edta, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Citric acid, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Erythritol, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Sodium pyruvate, Beta-glucan, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycosyl trehalose, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Serine, Arginine, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Gold, Pearl powder, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Protease, Chrysanthellum indicum extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Cornus officinalis fruit extract, Dimocarpus longan fruit extract, Litchi chinensis fruit extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Angelica gigas root extract, Angelica tenuissima root extract, Atractylodes japonica rhizome extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Cuscuta australis seed extract, Cyperus rotundus root extract, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Ledebouriella divaricata root extract, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Poria cocos sclerotium extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel extract, Rehmannia chinensis root extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Trichosanthes kirilowii root extract, Calcium lactate, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol
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