PRODUCT REVIEW
The History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Soo Vital Hydrating Essence
Can it cause trouble?
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Gongjinhyang Soo Vital Hydrating Essence
theobroma grandiflorum seed butter
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
biosaccharide gum-1
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
dimethicone
1.3% -
1.9%
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
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Anti-oxidation
cornus officinalis fruit extract
0.01% -
0.05%
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
0.01% -
0.1%
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
ophiopogon japonicus root extract
0.01% -
0.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Essence is also infused with soybean ferment extract to brighten and moisturize skin, thyme extract to soothe inflammation, and Japanese angelica root extract to improve overall skin tone.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
alcohol
2.4% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
panax ginseng root extract
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
myristic acid
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
panthenol
0.15% -
0.55%
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
ceramide np
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
alcohol
2.4% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
panax ginseng root extract
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
myristic acid
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
glycerin
4.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
dipropylene glycol
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Unknown, Alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Peg-150, Hydrogenated lecithin, Butylene glycol, Panthenol, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Angelica tenuissima root extract, Bupleurum falcatum root extract, Saccharomyces/potato extract ferment filtrate, Cnidium officinale root extract, Platycodon grandiflorus root extract, Schizonepeta tenuifolia extract, Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate, Cornus officinalis fruit extract, Velvet extract, Polygonum multiflorum root extract, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Asparagus cochinchinensis root extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Rehmannia chinensis root extract, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Poria cocos sclerotium extract, Achyranthes bidentata root extract, Allium tuberosum seed extract, Angelica gigas root extract, Epimedium koreanum extract, Eucommia ulmoides bark extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Polygala tenuifolia root extract, Tribulus terrestris fruit extract, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Nelumbo nucifera root extract, Nelumbo nucifera germ extract, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Sorbitol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Peg-5 glyceryl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Unknown, Alcohol, Squalane, Behenic acid, Stearic acid, Behenyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Carbomer, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Arachidyl glucoside, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Potassium hydroxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Xanthan gum, Myristic acid, Peg-10 phytosterol, Lecithin, Trisodium edta, Biosaccharide gum-1, Silica, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Peg-10 rapeseed sterol, Polysorbate 80, Tromethamine, Glycolipids, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Ginseng in Dermatology: A Review
- Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin
- Inhibition of inflammatory nitric oxide production and epidermis damages by Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate
- Chemoprevention Against Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Cornus officinalis in vitro
- Effects of steroidal saponins extract from Ophiopogon japonicus root ameliorates doxorubicin-induced chronic heart failure by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammatory response
- Cosmetic use of an ophiopogon japonicus active principle
- Assessment of anti‐inflammatory activity of Poria cocos in sodium lauryl sulphate‐induced irritant contact dermatitis
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis Risk of Common Topical Traditional Chinese Medicines Used for Skin-Lightening: A Pilot Clinical Trial with 30 Volunteers
- Public Report: 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, di-C12-15-alkyl esters (INCI Name: Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate)
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredient
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosacea
- Final report on the safety assessment of EDTA, calcium disodium EDTA, diammonium EDTA, dipotassium EDTA, disodium EDTA, TEA-EDTA, tetrasodium EDTA, tripotassium EDTA, trisodium EDTA, HEDTA, and trisodium HEDTA
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health