Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream Rich ingredients, decoded
What Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream Rich is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Sulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream Rich
자음생크림 리치
What the brand says it does
Richer version of the ginseng cream with peptides and retinol, said to hydrate dry skin and refine the look of wrinkles and pores.
81ingredients
3key ingredients
2worth knowing
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Also listed, but probably in too small an amount to do its usual job, so not counted above: Salicylic Acid.
Key ingredients
Retinol#53
레티놀
Below the 1% line
Vitamin A. Speeds up skin renewal to soften lines and uneven texture; can irritate at first.
Ingredient guide →Sodium Hyaluronate#57
소듐하이알루로네이트
Below the 1% line
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Acetyl Heptapeptide-4#75
아세틸헵타펩타이드-4
Below the 1% line
Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Linalool, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- GlycerinHumectant
- SqualaneEmollient
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
- TrehaloseHumectant
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#25) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Phenoxyethanol is limited to 1% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (81)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 3 | Squalane스쿠알란Stable, skin-like oil that softens without feeling heavy. | Emollient |
| 4 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 5 | Trehalose트레할로오스Sugar humectant that helps skin hold water. | Humectant |
| 6 | Limnanthes Alba (meadowfoam) Seed Oil메도우폼씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 7 | Caprylyl Methicone카프릴릴메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 8 | Glyceryl Stearate글리세릴스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 9 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 10 | Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate피토스테릴이소스테아릴다이머디리놀리에이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 11 | Octyldodecyl Myristate옥틸도데실미리스테이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 12 | Peg-40 Stearate피이지-40스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 13 | Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate피토스테릴/베헤닐/옥틸도데실라우로일글루타메이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 14 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil해바라기씨오일Linoleic-acid-rich oil that supports the skin barrier. | Plant oil |
| 15 | Jojoba Esters호호바에스터Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 16 | Palmitic Acid팔미틱애씨드Fatty acid; part of the soap base in foaming cleansers. | Cleansing agent |
| 17 | PEG-100 Stearate피이지-100스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 18 | Stearic Acid스테아릭애씨드Fatty acid used as thickener and co-emulsifier. | Emulsifier |
| 19 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 20 | Methoxy PEG-114/polyepsilon Caprolactone메톡시피이지-114/폴리엡실론카프로락톤Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 21 | Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter망고씨버터Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 22 | Polyacrylate-13폴리아크릴레이트-13Thickener, usually supplied with polyisobutene and polysorbate 20. | Thickener / texture |
| 23 | Cetearyl Alcohol세테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol blend that thickens creams and stabilises emulsions. | Fatty alcohol |
| 24 | Glycine Soja Oil돌콩오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 25 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 26 | PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate피이지-30다이폴리하이드록시스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 27 | Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone세틸피이지/피피지-10/1다이메티콘Silicone emulsifier for water-in-oil creams and cushions. | Emulsifier |
| 28 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 29 | Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil하이드로제네이티드식물성오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 30 | Propylene Glycol프로필렌글라이콜Humectant and solvent; can sting very sensitive skin at high levels. | Humectant |
| 31 | Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols돌콩스테롤Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 32 | Polyisobutene폴리아이소부텐Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 33 | Acetyl Glucosamine아세틸글루코사민Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 34 | Panax Ginseng Root Extract인삼추출물Ginseng root extract, used for conditioning and the look of firmness. | Plant extract |
| 35 | Polyquaternium-51폴리쿼터늄-51Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 36 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 37 | Copernicia Cerifera Wax카나우바왁스Wax that gives structure and a protective film. | Wax |
| 38 | Tocopheryl Linoleate토코페릴리놀리에이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 39 | Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins하이드롤라이즈드홍삼사포닌Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 40 | Hexyl Laurate헥실라우레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 41 | Persea Gratissima Oil아보카도오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 42 | Pantethine판테틴Vitamin B5 derivative used for conditioning. | Skin conditioning |
| 43 | Salicylic Acid Trace살리실릭애씨드BHA. Oil-soluble, so it exfoliates inside pores; used for blackheads and acne.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 44 | Lauryl Peg/ppg-18/18 Methicone라우릴피이지/피피지-18/18메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 45 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 46 | Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract치자추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 47 | Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract포도잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 48 | Polysorbate 20폴리솔베이트20Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 49 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 50 | Sorbitan Isostearate솔비탄아이소스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 51 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 52 | Beta-Glucan베타-글루칸Soothing, hydrating polysaccharide from oats or mushrooms. | Soothing |
| 53 | Retinol레티놀Vitamin A. Speeds up skin renewal to soften lines and uneven texture; can irritate at first.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 54 | Sodium Metaphosphate소듐메타포스페이트Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 55 | Dextrin덱스트린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 56 | Dimethiconol다이메티콘올Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 57 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 58 | Phytosphingosine피토스핑고신Ceramide building block with soothing properties. | |
| 59 | Mannitol만니톨Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 60 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 61 | Isostearyl Alcohol아이소스테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol that thickens and softens; not drying. | Fatty alcohol |
| 62 | Sodium Chloride소듐클로라이드Salt; thickens cleansers and stabilises some emulsions. | Thickener / texture |
| 63 | Ascorbyl Palmitate아스코빌팔미테이트Oil-soluble vitamin C ester, mainly an antioxidant for the formula. | Antioxidant |
| 64 | Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate하이드로제네이티드식물성글리세라이즈시트레이트Solvent or carrier. | Solvent |
| 65 | Rehmannia Glutinosa Root ExtractPlant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 66 | Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract작약뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 67 | Panax Ginseng Flower Extract인삼꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 68 | Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract둥굴레뿌리줄기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 69 | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone알파-아이소메틸아이오논Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 70 | Lecithin레시틴Natural emulsifier from soy or sunflower. | Emulsifier |
| 71 | Nelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractPlant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 72 | Lilium Tigrinum Bulb Extract참나리비늘줄기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 73 | Tbhq티비에이치큐Synthetic antioxidant that keeps oils from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 74 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 75 | Acetyl Heptapeptide-4아세틸헵타펩타이드-4Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 76 | Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate펜타에리스리틸테트라-다이-t-부틸하이드록시하이드로신나메이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 77 | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11아세틸테트라펩타이드-11Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 78 | Hexapeptide-9헥사펩타이드-9Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 79 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8아세틸헥사펩타이드-8Peptide (Argireline) marketed to soften expression lines.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 80 | Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product. | pH adjuster |
| 81 | Acetyl Octapeptide-3아세틸옥타펩타이드-3Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.