PRODUCT REVIEW
The History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Jin Hae Yoon Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Gongjinhyang Jin Hae Yoon Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++
glycerin
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
saccharomyces ferment filtrate
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
squalane
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
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Anti-aging
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens 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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Anti-oxidation
cornus officinalis fruit extract
3.9% -
4.7%
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
saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A yeast extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and can help attract water to its upper layers
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
cornus officinalis fruit extract
3.9% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
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
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.4% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
myristic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
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
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
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
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Potential irritants
cornus officinalis fruit extract
3.9% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
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
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.4% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
myristic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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All ingredients
cornus officinalis fruit extract
3.9% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
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
cyclopentasiloxane
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cornus officinalis fruit extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Velvet extract, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Dipropylene glycol, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tromethamine, Titanium dioxide, Glycerin, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Cetyl phosphate, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Glyceryl stearate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Stearic acid, Panthenol, Poncirus trifoliata fruit extract, Angelica tenuissima root extract, Bupleurum falcatum root extract, Platycodon grandiflorus root extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Schizonepeta tenuifolia extract, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Typha angustifolia spike extract, Paeonia lactiflora extract, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Angelica gigas root extract, Saposhnikovia divaricata root extract, Atractylodes macrocephala root extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Chrysanthellum indicum extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Saccharomyces/potato extract ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate, Hexyl laurate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Methicone, Alumina, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Peg-10 rapeseed sterol, Behenic acid, Myristic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C14-22 alcohols, Squalane, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Triethylhexanoin, Arachidyl glucoside, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Peg-100 stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Triethanolamine, Silica, Alcohol denat., Sorbitol, Lecithin, Polysorbate 80, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Cetearyl alcohol, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Xanthan gum, Mica, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Trisodium edta, Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
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- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Phosphates as Used in Cosmetics
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- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
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- Scutellaria baicalensis, the golden herb from the garden of Chinese medicinal plants
- Flavonoids in Treating Psoriasis
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- Inhibition of inflammatory nitric oxide production and epidermis damages by Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosacea
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
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- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
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