The History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Seol Radiant White Moisture Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 7 moreStrong evidence
“Gongjinhyang Seol Radiant White Moisture Cream”
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, butylene glycol.
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, peg-10 dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extractStrong evidence
“This Moisture Cream may brighten your skin texture, fortify your skin barriers and reduce the appearance of blemishes and imperfections.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extractStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Morus alba bark extract + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: morus alba bark extract, paeonia lactiflora root extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Lilium candidum flower extract + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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~4.2–5.1%
- 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 DimethiconePropanediol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDiphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeNiacinamide~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCaprylyl methicone~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeMethyl trimethicone~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconePanthenol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium chloride~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePanax ginseng root extract~0.7–1.1%
- 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 extractPearl extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diospyros kaki leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.45–0.7%
Artemisia princeps leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chrysanthemum indicum extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractLilium candidum flower extract~0.3–0.55%
Chrysanthemum sinense flower extract~0.4–0.6%
Litchi chinensis fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimocarpus longan fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenia caryophyllus bud extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum album extract~0.25–0.5%
Nardostachys chinensis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractCitrus reticulata peel extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A likely irritant. Might have some anti-oxidant activity, but is mostly used as a fragrance in cosmetic products
More about Citrus reticulata peel extractFoeniculum vulgare fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Agastache rugosa extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Poria cocos extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morus alba bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
More about Morus alba bark extractGinkgo biloba nut extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tribulus terrestris fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ampelopsis japonica root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica acutiloba root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ficin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Velvet extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cedrol~0.25–0.5%
Dioscorea japonica root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza uralensis extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Typha angustifolia spike extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia lactiflora root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Paeonia lactiflora root extractLiriope muscari extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
Dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexane~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
- 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 glycolBoron nitride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitrideSodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePeg-10 dimethicone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeTitanium dioxide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitronellol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Niacinamide, Caprylyl methicone, Methyl trimethicone, Panthenol, Sodium chloride, Panax ginseng root extract, Pearl extract, Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Chrysanthemum indicum extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lilium candidum flower extract, Chrysanthemum sinense flower extract, Litchi chinensis fruit extract, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Dimocarpus longan fruit extract, Eugenia caryophyllus bud extract, Santalum album extract, Nardostachys chinensis extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Foeniculum vulgare fruit extract, Agastache rugosa extract, Poria cocos extract, Morus alba bark extract, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Tribulus terrestris fruit extract, Ampelopsis japonica root extract, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Unknown, Ficin, Velvet extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Cedrol, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis extract, Typha angustifolia spike extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Liriope muscari extract, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Hexane, Butylene glycol, Boron nitride, Sodium citrate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Citric acid, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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| Match | — | 93% | 93% | 91% |
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
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| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
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Product summary
"The History of Whoo - Gongjinhyang Seol Radiant White Moisture Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Panthenol, glycerin and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Dimethicone and peg-10 dimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (1.90% - 2.30%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.10% - 1.40% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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 for 74.76$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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