Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion ingredients, decoded
What Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Sulwhasoo
Perfecting Cushion
퍼펙팅 쿠션
What the brand says it does
SPF cushion foundation with a semi-matte, naturally luminous finish that is said to blur imperfections and even out skin tone.
72ingredients
7key 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.
Key ingredients
Homosalate#1
호모살레이트
7.0%
UVB filter; the EU lowered its limit to 7.34% (face products).
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate#2
에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트
4.9965%
UVB filter (octinoxate).
Titanium Dioxide#3
티타늄디옥사이드
4.05%
Mineral UV filter, strongest against UVB; also used as white pigment.
Ingredient guide →Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)#5
티타늄디옥사이드
4.05%
White pigment (CI 77891). Listed with its colour index number, it is there for colour, not as a sunscreen filter.
Niacinamide#14
나이아신아마이드
Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.
Ingredient guide →Sodium Hyaluronate#48
소듐하이알루로네이트
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Adenosine#50
아데노신
Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).
Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Alcohol Denat. appears at #56, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
What most of it is made of
- HomosalateUV filter7.0%
- Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateUV filter4.9965%
- Titanium DioxideUV filter4.05%
- WaterBase
- Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)Colourant4.05%
We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.
Full ingredient list, decoded (72)
| 1 | Homosalate 7.0%호모살레이트UVB filter; the EU lowered its limit to 7.34% (face products). | UV filter |
| 2 | Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 4.9965%에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트UVB filter (octinoxate). | UV filter |
| 3 | Titanium Dioxide 4.05%티타늄디옥사이드Mineral UV filter, strongest against UVB; also used as white pigment.Ingredient guide → | UV filter |
| 4 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 5 | Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) 4.05%티타늄디옥사이드White pigment (CI 77891). Listed with its colour index number, it is there for colour, not as a sunscreen filter. | Colourant |
| 6 | Cyclopentasiloxane사이클로펜타실록세인Volatile silicone that evaporates and leaves a silky finish. The EU is phasing it out under chemical (REACH) restrictions. | Silicone |
| 7 | Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone다이페닐실록시페닐트라이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 8 | Peg-10 Dimethicone피이지-10다이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 9 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 10 | Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate부틸렌글라이콜다이카프릴레이트/다이카프레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 11 | Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone라우릴피이지-9폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 12 | Cyclohexasiloxane사이클로헥사실록세인Volatile silicone similar to cyclopentasiloxane. | Silicone |
| 13 | Trimethylsiloxysilicate트라이메틸실록시실리케이트Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 14 | Niacinamide나이아신아마이드Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 15 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 16 | Caprylyl Methicone카프릴릴메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 17 | CI 77492황색산화철Colourant. | Colourant |
| 18 | Disteardimonium Hectorite다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 19 | Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate마그네슘포타슘플루오로실리케이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 20 | Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate/dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer아크릴레이트/에틸헥실아크릴레이트/다이메티콘메타크릴레이트코폴리머Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 21 | Polymethyl Methacrylate폴리메틸메타크릴레이트Tiny spherical powder that blurs and gives a soft-focus finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 22 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 23 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 24 | Sodium Chloride소듐클로라이드Salt; thickens cleansers and stabilises some emulsions. | Thickener / texture |
| 25 | Alumina알루미나Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 26 | Synthetic Fluorphlogopite합성플루오르플로고파이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 27 | Glyceryl Stearate Citrate글리세릴스테아레이트시트레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 28 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 29 | Acrylates/dimethicone Copolymer아크릴레이트/다이메티콘코폴리머Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 30 | Aluminum Hydroxide알루미늄하이드록사이드Coats pigments and adjusts opacity. | Thickener / texture |
| 31 | Triethoxycaprylylsilane트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 32 | Iron Oxides산화철Colourant. | Colourant |
| 33 | CI 77491적색산화철Colourant. | Colourant |
| 34 | Polyhydroxystearic Acid폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 35 | Polysorbate 80폴리솔베이트80Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 36 | Glyceryl Caprylate글리세릴카프릴레이트Emollient with antimicrobial action; helps preserve the formula. | Preservative |
| 37 | Polyphenylsilsesquioxane폴리페닐실세스퀴옥세인Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 38 | Hydrogenated Lecithin하이드로제네이티드레시틴Skin-friendly emulsifier that can also help actives penetrate. | Emulsifier |
| 39 | CI 77499흑색산화철Colourant. | Colourant |
| 40 | Isododecane아이소도데케인Very light, fast-evaporating emollient used in long-wear makeup. | Emollient |
| 41 | Simethicone시메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 42 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 43 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 44 | Ethylhexyl Palmitate에틸헥실팔미테이트Emollient ester with a smooth feel. | Emollient |
| 45 | Lecithin레시틴Natural emulsifier from soy or sunflower. | Emulsifier |
| 46 | Isostearic Acid아이소스테아릭애씨드Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 47 | Isopropyl Palmitate아이소프로필팔미테이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 48 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 49 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 50 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 51 | Polysilicone-11폴리실리콘-11Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 52 | Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate폴리글리세릴-3폴리리시놀리에이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 53 | Honey꿀Natural humectant that softens and moisturises. | Humectant |
| 54 | Betaine베타인Sugar-beet-derived humectant that feels non-sticky. | Humectant |
| 55 | Rehmannia Glutinosa Root ExtractPlant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 56 | Alcohol Denat.변성알코올Denatured alcohol: quick-drying, light feel. High up the list it can dry out sensitive skin. | Solvent |
| 57 | BHT비에이치티Antioxidant that keeps oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 58 | Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract작약뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 59 | Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract마돈나백합비늘줄기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 60 | Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)하이드로제네이티드폴리(C6-14올레핀)Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 61 | Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract둥굴레뿌리줄기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 62 | Cetyl Ethylhexanoate세틸에틸헥사노에이트Light emollient ester; common in cleansing oils. | Emollient |
| 63 | Hyaluronic Acid하이알루로닉애씨드Holds many times its weight in water; plumps the surface layer with moisture.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 64 | Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane아미노프로필트라이에톡시실레인Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 65 | Nelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractPlant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 66 | Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate폴리글리세릴-3메틸글루코오스다이스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 67 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 68 | Cetearyl Alcohol세테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol blend that thickens creams and stabilises emulsions. | Fatty alcohol |
| 69 | Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate소듐스테아로일글루타메이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 70 | CI 15850Red colourant (D&C Red 6/7). | Colourant |
| 71 | Beta-Glucan베타-글루칸Soothing, hydrating polysaccharide from oats or mushrooms. | Soothing |
| 72 | Prunus Mume Flower Extract매실나무꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
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.