
The History Of Whoo Gongjinhyang Brightening Peeling Gel
The History of Whoo
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
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.
Promotes Wound Healing from (1) Ingredient:
Brightening from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
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.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 63 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Water/Eau (Solvent) |
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Cellulose (Viscosity Controlling, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Slip Modifier) |
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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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A
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Dipropylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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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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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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B
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Betaine (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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1,2-Hexanediol (Solvent) |
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A
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Panthenol (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
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A
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Carbomer (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming) |
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A
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Tromethamine (Masking, Fragrance, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
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Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Zea Mays (Corn) Starch (Skin Protecting, Abrasive, Absorbent, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
![]() Bad for oily skin
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Mannitol (Masking, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Binding Agent, Binding, Moisturising, Flavoring Agent) |
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A
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Microcrystalline Cellulose (Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Slip Modifier) |
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Morus Alba Bark Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Brightening
![]() Good for dry skin
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B
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Peg 60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Fragrance, Surfactant, Sufactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Fragrance (Masking, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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Velvet Extract (Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
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Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Antioxidant, Astringent) |
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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract |
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Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract |
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Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract (Masking, Hair Conditioning) |
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Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract (Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
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A
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Trisodium Edta (Chelating Agent) |
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Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Bulking Agent) |
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Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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B
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Masking, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Tonic) |
![]() Good for oily skin
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Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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B
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract |
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Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Extract |
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Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit Extract (Perfuming, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
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Nardostachys Chinensis Root Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Wood Extract (Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive) |
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract (Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
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Iron Oxides(Ci 77492) (Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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Agastache Rugosa Extract (Hair Conditioning, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent) |
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Poria Cocos Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Titanium Dioxide(Ci 77891) (Cosmetic Colorant, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying) |
![]() UV Protection
![]() Good for sensitive skin
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Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Panax Ginseng Root Extract (Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
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Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract (Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
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Houttuynia Cordata Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract (Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Tonic) |
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Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract (Tonic) |
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Platycodon Grandiflorum Root Extract (Antioxidant) |
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract (Humectant, Astringent, Soothing) |
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Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract (Skin Protecting) |
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Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot) Flower Extract (Emollient, Astringent) |
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Lygodium Japonicum Spore (Abrasive) |
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