Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion versus Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream .
Published on November 19, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 24 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, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Emulsion
A lighter version of moisturizer, usually with a gel-consistency.
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
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion 45 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream 51 ingredients
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Contains Fragrance
Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion 45 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream 51 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polybutene • Octyldodecyl Myristate • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Phenoxyethanol • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Propanediol • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Parfum • Honey • Carbomer • Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract • Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract • Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract • Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Tromethamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Alcohol • Limonene • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Linalool • Beta-Glucan • Natto Gum • Citronellol • Citral • Geraniol • Tbhq • Tocopherol
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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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate is created from the diester of stearic acid and the condensation product of methylglucose and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it is used to bind ingredients together. Many ingredients, such as oils and water, separate naturally. Emulsifiers prevent them from separating to ensure even consistency in texture.
One of the manufacturer for this ingredient states it is vegetable-based. It is also claimed to be stable at both high and low temperatures.
This ingredient may not be safe for fungal acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 AcidSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 StearateSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 PropanediolSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 ParfumSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Honey comes from bees. It is mainly made up of fructose and glucose. Honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins A, C, and E all offer numerous skin benefits.
Honey is hydrating, antibacterial, anti-aging, and skin soothing.
The humectant property of honey makes it great at helping to hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.
Honey may help reduce the signs of aging due to its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical molecules. If left unchecked, these molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Fun fact: darker honey is a antioxidant than light honey.
The antibacterial property of honey may make it effective at helping to treat acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many people wonder if honey is vegan. It is technically a byproduct from bees. This is because honey is created from the digestive enzymes in a bee's stomach.
Remember to be kind to bees :) They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.
Learn more about HoneySulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
We don't have a description for Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
We don't have a description for Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract comes from the Lotus Flower, Nelumbiumspeciosum.
Lotus flower extract has antioxidant properties from compounds such as flavonoids. Antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging.
In traditional Asian medicine, Lotus flower seeds were used to help treat inflammation.
Learn more about Nelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 28.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 EDTASulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 AlcoholSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 30.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 31.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract comes from Chinese licorice. This plant is native to Asia and used in Chinese traditional medicine. Chinese licorice root contains antioxidants and polysaccharides.
Antioxidants may help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Polysaccharides help moisturize the skin due to their ability to mimic our natural skin barrier.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 34.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
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 IsostearateSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 37.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 38.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 45.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
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