Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic Versus COSRX Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream
Updated on October 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic 95 ingredients
COSRX Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic 95 ingredients
COSRX Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG-100 Stearate
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyisobutene
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pantethine
EmollientSalicylic Acid
Masking
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dodecene
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Honey
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningEugenol
Perfuming
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyaspartate
HumectantTbhq
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingAcetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trehalose, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-40 Stearate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, PEG-100 Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Polyacrylate-13, Glycine Soja Oil, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Propylene Glycol, Polyisobutene, Acetyl Glucosamine, Polyquaternium-51, Hexyl Laurate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Tocopheryl Linoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pantethine, Salicylic Acid, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Linolenate, Alcohol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Beta-Glucan, Disodium EDTA, Retinol, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Dextrin, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Dodecene, Sodium Chloride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Honey, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, BHT, Linalool, Panax Ginseng Flower Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Eugenol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Sodium Polyaspartate, Tbhq, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Skin ConditioningLupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Allantoin, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
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 GlycerinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolPropanediol 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 Propanediol1,2-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
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.
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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic 95 ingredients
COSRX Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream 22 ingredients
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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic 95 ingredients
SkinSort says this is a bad product for me- but I loved it. I like the smell, the ginseng and the retinol, and the feel is so luxurious. I feel like my skin looks so much better the day after I use this. This was a gift and is very pricy but I loved it!
COSRX Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream 22 ingredients
This moisturizer has an ingredient profile that is quite favorable for individuals with acne-prone skin (no commonly implicated irritants like alcohols, sulfates, or fragrance). One observation in using this product I had is that it manages to achieve an impressive gel texture without the usage of silicones, which is quite rare among gel-based moisturizers. This product ranks low in comedogenicity Show more
Great summertime gel cream for oily acne prone skin!
