Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water versus Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX .
Published on July 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water 36 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX 33 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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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Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water 36 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water 36 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX 33 ingredients
Water • Alcohol • Betaine • Butylene Glycol • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Glycerin • Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer • Glycereth-26 • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Honey • Acrylates Copolymer • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Powder • Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract • Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract • Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone • Parfum • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Potassium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Limonene • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract • Natto Gum • Sodium Hyaluronate • Linalool • Propanediol • BHA • Acetic Acid • Tocopherol • Beta-Glucan
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Panax Ginseng Root Water • Alcohol Denat. • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Niacinamide • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Ppg-13-Decyltetradeceth-24 • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Carbomer • Propanediol • Tromethamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Adenosine • Parfum • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract • Methoxy Peg-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone • Beta-Glucan • Honey • Linalool • Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract • Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins • Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract • Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract • Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Tocopherol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 Water contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Glyceryl Polymethacrylate.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Water contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Water contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 31.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane belongs to the siloxanes and silicones classes. It is synthetically created and has a waxy composition.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a humectant and emollient, meaning it helps hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture to your skin, while emollients prevent moisture from escaping.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Water contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 Water contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 32.
We don't have a description for Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 26.
We don't have a description for Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 Water contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Water contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 Water contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water contains this as ingredient number 30.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 Water contains this as ingredient number 31.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Water contains this as ingredient number 32.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Water contains this as ingredient number 35.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 33.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.
Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water contains this as ingredient number 36.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water EX 33 ingredients
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