Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Missha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream versus Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream .
Published on December 24, 2020
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
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Ingredient Info
Missha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream 59 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream 51 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
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Non Vegan
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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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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Missha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream 59 ingredients
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Missha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream 59 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream 51 ingredients
Panax Ginseng Root Water • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Water • Velvet Extract • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Propanediol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ganoderma Lucidum Extract • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Cetearyl Olivate • Behenyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate • Panthenol • Phellinus Baumii Mycelium/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Extract Filtrate • Sorbitan Olivate • CI 77480 • Panax Ginseng Cell Culture Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Poria Cocos Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Triticum Vulgare Flour Extract • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Honey Extract • Coptis Japonica Root Extract • Sh-Octapeptide-4 • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Dextrin • Citric Acid • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Beeswax • Polyacrylate-13 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polyisobutene • Arginine • Polysorbate 20 • Sorbitan Isostearate • CI 77015 • CI 77891 • CI 77489 • Adenosine • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum
Water • Butylene Glycol • Squalane • Glycerin • Propanediol • Behenyl Alcohol • Diisostearyl Malate • Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate • Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Methoxy Peg-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone • Polyacrylate-13 • Phenoxyethanol • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Polyisobutene • Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins • Caffeine • Honey • Alcohol • Parfum • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract • Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract • Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract • Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polysorbate 20 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Polyacrylate • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Dextrin • Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Limonene • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Linalool • Panax Ginseng Flower Extract • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Hexyl Cinnamal • Phytosphingosine • Sodium Polyaspartate • Tocopherol • Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
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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 ExtractMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 GlycerinMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream 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.
Missha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream 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 AcidMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 AlcoholMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
This ingredient is extracted from the seeds of the cocoa tree.
Cacao seeds contain antioxidants known as polyphenols. These include flavonoids, procyanidins, and epicatechins.
Studies show these polyphenols help improve skin health.
The more famous ingredient from cocoa tree is cocoa butter.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao ExtractMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.
As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.
Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.
Learn more about DextrinMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
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.
Missha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Polyacrylate-13 is a type of acrylate polymer. Acrylate polymers are commonly used as adhesives in cosmetics.
Polyacrylate-13 creates a film to protect the skin. It is also used to thicken and stabilize a product. It works by making water a gel-like consistency. This gel consistency helps suspend particles.
Polyacrylate-13 is a copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers
Learn more about Polyacrylate-13Missha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobuteneMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Missha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Missha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Missha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 58.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 ParfumMissha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 59.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
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