PRODUCT REVIEW
The History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Mi Essential Sun Base
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
0.45% -
0.65%
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.
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
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
ethylhexyl salicylate
2.5% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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Anti-aging
palmitoyl proline
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino-acid that helps attract watet to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-aging properties
magnesium palmitoyl glutamate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful against lines and wrinkles, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.5%
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
Evens skin tone
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.2% -
0.4%
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Its light texture helps to boost skin hydration leaving a luminous and dewy look after application.
dimethicone
3.3% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
peg-10 dimethicone
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
squalane
0.3% -
0.55%
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-oxidation
cornus officinalis fruit extract
0.2% -
0.35%
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
pearl powder
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Consists of 95% calcium carbonate that does not have any effect on the skin. The remaining 5% can include compounds that can help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function
schisandra chinensis fruit extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.2% -
3.9%
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
cornus officinalis fruit extract
0.2% -
0.35%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
panthenol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.2% -
3.9%
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
cornus officinalis fruit extract
0.2% -
0.35%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
caprylyl methicone
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
cyclopentasiloxane
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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, Caprylyl methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer, Zinc oxide, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Titanium dioxide, Tromethamine, Peg-10 dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Diphenyl dimethicone/vinyl diphenyl dimethicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Panthenol, Cornus officinalis fruit extract, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Velvet extract, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Rehmannia chinensis root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Polygonatum odoratum root extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Prunus mume flower extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Atractylodes japonica rhizome extract, Cimicifuga racemosa root extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Paeonia albiflora flower extract, Amber powder, Coral powder, Gold, Kaolin, Pearl powder, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Squalane, 2-hexanol, Aluminum hydroxide oxide, Polysorbate 60, Stearic acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Palmitoyl proline, Sodium citrate, Talc, Magnesium palmitoyl glutamate, Sodium palmitoyl sarcosinate, Palmitic acid, Tocopherol, Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 77492, Ci 77491
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- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
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- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
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- Mother of pearl: The power of pearl powder
- Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health