Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) versus Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic .
Last updated on December 14, 2023. Published on July 13, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) 48 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic 55 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Polysorbate 20
- Glyceryl Stearate Se
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Stearic Acid
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) 48 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic 55 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) 48 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic 55 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cyclohexasiloxane • Polyacrylate-13 • Polyisobutene • Polysorbate 20 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • C14-28 Alkyl Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone • Adenosine • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Cetearyl Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Stearic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Centella Asiatica Extract • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ceramide NP • Trehalose • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Raphanus Sativus Leaf Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Cucurbitaceae Extract • Orchid Extract • Honey Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Phytosphingosine • Ceteareth-20 • Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate • Parfum
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Triethylhexanoin • Squalane • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • 1,2-Hexanediol • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetearyl Olivate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Methoxy Peg-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone • Sorbitan Olivate • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Arachidyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Parfum • Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins • Glyceryl Caprylate • Arachidyl Glucoside • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 60 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Linalool • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Dextrin • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Sodium Chloride • Honey • Limonene • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract • Panax Ginseng Flower Extract • Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract • Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract • Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract • Myristic Acid • Arachidic Acid • Glucose • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Phytosphingosine • Sodium Polyaspartate • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopherol • Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate • Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Sodium Hydroxide • Acetyl Octapeptide-3
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBeauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 2.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinBeauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 37.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholBeauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 19.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholBeauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 12.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidBeauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 16.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 37.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 8.
Panax Ginseng Root is a popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.
Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, even out texture and tone, and helps improve wrinkles.
Ginseng root helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow. This in turn helps nourish the skin and improve wrinkles. By speeding up circulation, ginseng root can also help drain fluids.
Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.
Ginseng Root can also aid in decreasing inflammation.
Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.
Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root ExtractBeauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 43.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 31.
Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.
Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineBeauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 45.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 47.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumBeauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 48.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) 48 ingredients
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