Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sulwhasoo Essential Refining Eye Cream versus Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream .
Published on March 31, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 23 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 common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
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 Refining Eye Cream 50 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream 51 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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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Contains Fragrance
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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 Refining Eye Cream 50 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream 51 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Betaine • Jojoba Esters • Peg-75 • Glycerin • Hydrogenated Polybutene • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Cyclopentasiloxane • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Peg-40 Stearate • Cyclohexasiloxane • Methoxy Peg-10 • Phenoxyethanol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Arachidyl Alcohol • Propanediol • C12-16 Alcohols • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Behenyl Alcohol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Palmitic Acid • Arachidyl Glucoside • Honey • Parfum • Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins • Tromethamine • Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract • Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract • Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Limonene • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Beta-Glucan • Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract • Linalool • Tocopherol • Glucose • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Citronellol • Butylphenyl Methylpropional
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
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSulwhasoo Essential Refining Eye Cream 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 Refining Eye Cream 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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinSulwhasoo Essential Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholSulwhasoo Essential Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins.
Sulwhasoo Essential Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract.
Sulwhasoo Essential Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
We don't have a description for Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract.
Sulwhasoo Essential Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
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 Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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 Alpha-Isomethyl IononeSulwhasoo Essential Refining Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
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