Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum Versus Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum - Original
Updated on April 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum 60 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum 32 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum 60 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
HumectantPanax Ginseng Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventLilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Niacinamide, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Jojoba Esters, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Sodium Metaphosphate, Linalool, Arachidyl Glucoside, Panthenol, Mannitol, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Chloride, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Limonene, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Flower Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Retinol, Propanediol, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Polyaspartate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexapeptide-9, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Tetrapeptide-30
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52
Skin Conditioning
Copper PCA
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientPassiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Ectoin, Tetrapeptide-30, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52, Copper PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Polyglutamate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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.
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 PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolSodium 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 HyaluronateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum 60 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum 32 ingredients
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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum 60 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum 32 ingredients
It’s a nice serum, but for the price didn’t do anything crazy. Not breakouts, but could get the same results from a basic hyaluronic acid serum.
Really nice and pretty serum with a light blue color, works well but it's too expensive
