Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Brightening Serum
Sulwhasoo
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
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We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
UV Protection from (1) Ingredient:
Anti Aging from (3) Ingredient:
Brightening from (3) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
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Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
Dry skin
Oily Skin
Sensitive skin
Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
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Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 54 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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1
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Water (Solvent) |
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4
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Alcohol Denat (Solvent, Masking, Antifoaming Agent, Viscosity Controlling, Antimicrobial, Astringent) |
Bad for sensitive skin
Bad for dry skin
Alcohol
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2
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Propanediol (Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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3
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Peg/ Ppg 17/ 6 Copolymer (Solvent) |
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1
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Polyglycerin 3 (Humectant) |
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1
3
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A
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Dimethicone (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent) |
Silicone
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1
2
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A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
Good for dry skin
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1
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B
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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
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A
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Niacinamide (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
Anti Aging
Brightening
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1
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Phytosteryl/ Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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A
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1,2-Hexanediol (Solvent) |
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1
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A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
Good for dry skin
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1
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A
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Phenyl Trimethicone (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antifoaming Agent) |
Silicone
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1
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Caprylyl Methicone (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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C14 22 Alcohols (Emulsion Stabilising) |
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1
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A
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Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
3
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A
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Peg 100 Stearate (Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
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A
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Polymethyl Methacrylate (Film Forming) |
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1
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A
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Vinyl Dimethicone/ Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer (Viscosity Controlling) |
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1
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Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising) |
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1
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Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/ Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising) |
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1
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A
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Carbomer (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming) |
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8
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Fragrance (Masking, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
Good for dry skin
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1
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B
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C12 20 Alkyl Glucoside (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate (Skin Protecting, Antioxidant) |
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1
3
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Titanium Dioxide (Cosmetic Colorant, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying) |
UV Protection
Good for sensitive skin
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1
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A
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Cetearyl Alcohol (Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous) |
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1
2
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A
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Tromethamine (Masking, Fragrance, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
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1
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A
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Glyceryl Caprylate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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1
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A
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Dimethiconol (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent, Moisturising) |
Silicone
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1
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A
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Synthetic Fluorphlogopite (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Bulking Agent) |
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1
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A
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Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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2
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A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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Adenosine (Skin Conditioning) |
Anti Aging
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2
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Mica (Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
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1
4
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Methoxy Peg 114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone (Hair Conditioning, Film Forming, pH adjusting agent) |
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1
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Morus Alba Root Extract (Skin Conditioning, Bleaching) |
Brightening
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3
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Linalool (Masking, Deodorant, Fragrance) |
Allergen
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1
|
A
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Sorbitan Isostearate (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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3
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B
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Polysorbate 60 (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
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Tranexamic Acid (Skin Conditioning, Cosmetic Astringent) |
Brightening
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1
|
A
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Panax Ginseng Root Extract (Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
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4
5
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Limonene (Solvent, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
Allergen
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1
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A
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Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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Honey (Humectant, Emollient, Moisturising, Flavoring Agent) |
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1
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Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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2
4
|
A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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1
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Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract |
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2
|
A
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Tin Oxide (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Bulking Agent) |
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1
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A
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Glucose (Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous) |
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1
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Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus) Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting, Antioxidant, Astringent) |
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1
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Tocopherol |
Good for dry skin
Anti Aging
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