Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum Versus The History of Whoo Cheongidan Illuminating Refining Essence
Updated on January 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum 23 ingredients
The History of Whoo Cheongidan Illuminating Refining Essence 79 ingredients
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Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum 23 ingredients
The History of Whoo Cheongidan Illuminating Refining Essence 79 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Japonica Flower Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentFaex
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientParfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Faex, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Adenosine, Lactic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventXylitol
HumectantSerine
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantViscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTrisodium EDTA
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingErythritol
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Pyruvate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Protease
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantPearl Powder
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Tenuissima Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningCuscuta Australis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLedebouriella Divaricata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTrichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningCalcium Lactate
AstringentParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Xylitol, Serine, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycosyl Trehalose, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Saccharide Isomerate, Viscum Album Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Adenosine, Sodium Citrate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Citric Acid, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Trisodium EDTA, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Erythritol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Pyruvate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Protease, Beta-Glucan, Arginine, Allantoin, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Gold, Pearl Powder, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Cnidium Officinale Rhizome Extract, Cuscuta Australis Seed Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Ledebouriella Divaricata Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Calcium Lactate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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 GlycerinWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAdenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineSaccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.
The structure of this ingredient can be altered to be more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. This ability to mimic our skin gives it hydrating properties.
Specifically, saccharide Isomerate is a humectant. Humectants draw moisture from the air to our skin.
Research shows Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Learn more about Saccharide Isomerate1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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