Sooryehan Ginseng First Essence Versus Sooryehan The Black Serum
Updated on September 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sooryehan Ginseng First Essence 51 ingredients
Sooryehan The Black Serum 71 ingredients
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Sooryehan Ginseng First Essence 51 ingredients
Sooryehan The Black Serum 71 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ginsenosides
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Kernel Extract
MoisturisingPaeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentPlantago Asiatica Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentAngelica Tenuissima Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingTrichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
Skin ProtectingLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPotassium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingAroma
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ginsenosides, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Potassium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Tromethamine, Aroma
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Propanediol
SolventSorbitol
Humectant
Serine
MaskingCaprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingTrehalose
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingArginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Lactate
BufferingAureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Angelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Methionine
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Paeonol
Antioxidant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Propanediol, Sorbitol, Serine, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Panthenol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Trehalose, Silica, Dipropylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Adenosine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Natto Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Amodimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Arginine, Allantoin, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Lactate, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Yeast Extract, Honey, Polysorbate 20, Beta-Glucan, Angelica Gigas Extract, Yeast Beta-Glucan, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Chloride, Methionine, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Paeonol, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, soothe skin, even out skin tone, and improve the appearance of wrinkles.
This ingredient helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow while giving skin a boost in nutrients. 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.
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 ExtractWe don't have a description for Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract yet.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWe don't have a description for Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract yet.
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract comes from a type of goji berry plant.
Goji berries contain polysaccharides, carotenoids and flavonoids. These give it antioxidant properties that protect your skin from free-radical molecules.
Polysaccharides help hydrate the top layer of skin due to its ability to mimic natural carbohydrates.
Learn more about Lycium Chinense Fruit ExtractWe don't have a description for Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract yet.
Adenosine 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 AdenosineTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. 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.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineIngredient Ratings
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