The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Jinyul Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Jinyulhyang Jinyul 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:
cyclomethicone, glycerin.
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, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3, panthenol
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Enriched with red ginseng extracts and other Korean herbal ingredients, this cream moisturizes and fights signs and aging, leaving skin soft and firm.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient cornus officinalis fruit extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 9 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (cornus officinalis fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Thymus vulgaris extract, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dipropylene glycol~6.5–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolMethyl trimethicone~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeCyclopentasiloxane~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone~2.5–3%
- 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 DimethiconeCyclomethicone~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeDimethiconol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolGlycerin~1.5–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPca~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaGlyceryl stearate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCetearyl olivate~0.5–0.75%
Sorbitan olivate~0.45–0.7%
Panthenol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPortulaca oleracea extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractPoncirus trifoliata fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.45–0.65%
- 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 extractVelvet extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cornus officinalis fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Cornus officinalis fruit extractThymus vulgaris extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Panax ginseng root extract~0.3–0.6%
- 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 extractAcanthopanax senticosus root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties
More about Acanthopanax senticosus root extractPolygonum multiflorum root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Asparagus cochinchinensis root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.3–0.5%
Angelica acutiloba root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus persica kernel extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia lactiflora extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractPlantago asiatica extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractAtractylodes macrocephala root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Papaver rhoeas petal extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trifolium pratense leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractCimicifuga dahurica root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
More about Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractDioscorea japonica root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentHydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinCholesterol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCeramide 3~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide 3Cholesteryl hydroxystearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideHydrogenated polydecene~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideStearic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidC14-22 alcohols~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsCarbomer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePeg-150 distearate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerStearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTheobroma cacao extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Trisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Propylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Methyl trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Pca, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Panthenol, Portulaca oleracea extract, Poncirus trifoliata fruit extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Velvet extract, Cornus officinalis fruit extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Acanthopanax senticosus root extract, Polygonum multiflorum root extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Asparagus cochinchinensis root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Prunus persica kernel extract, Paeonia lactiflora extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Plantago asiatica extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Atractylodes macrocephala root extract, Papaver rhoeas petal extract, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Trifolium pratense leaf extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Cimicifuga dahurica root extract, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Unknown, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cholesterol, Ceramide 3, Cholesteryl hydroxystearate, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Hydrogenated polydecene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Stearic acid, C14-22 alcohols, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Peg-150 distearate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Xanthan gum, Theobroma cacao extract, Trisodium edta, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum, Citronellol, Linalool
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Product summary
"The History of Whoo - Jinyulhyang Jinyul Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, cyclomethicone, glycerin, pca and portulaca oleracea extract 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). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide 3, cholesterol, cyclomethicone, dimethicone and dimethiconol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide 3 0.30% - 0.60%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
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 from 96.67$ up to 180.00$ in the United States and for 88.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5
- 6Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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