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The History of Whoo Bichup Self-Generating Anti-Aging Concentrate Versus Sooryehan Ginseng First Essence

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Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on March 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 20 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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About this product

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At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Bichup Self-Generating Anti-Aging Concentrate

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin

Humectant

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Skin Conditioning

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

PEG-150

Humectant

Methyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicon Icon

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Hydroxyproline

Skin Conditioning

C14-22 Alcohols

Emulsion Stabilising

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Thymus Vulgaris Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Velvet Extract

Humectant

Tromethamine

Buffering

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Triethylhexanoin

Masking

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Dimethiconol

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Good for Dark Spots Icon

PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol

Cleansing
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Arachidyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Algin

Masking
May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Sodium Polyacrylate

Absorbent

Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Masking
May worsen Eczema Icon

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract

Skin Conditioning

Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract

Antimicrobial

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Masking

Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Angelica Gigas Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Beta-Glucan

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Glycereth-20

Humectant

Poria Cocos Extract

Skin Conditioning

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Skin Conditioning

Trisodium EDTA

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

CI 15985

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 19140

Cosmetic Colorant

Arbutin

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Glycosphingolipids

Emollient

Oligopeptide-1

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Oligopeptide-4

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Phospholipids

Skin Conditioning

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Humectant
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Copper Tripeptide-1

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconGood for Skin Texture IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Humectant

Oligopeptide-2

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Histidine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lysine

Skin Conditioning

Valine

Masking

Threonine

Leucine

Skin Conditioning

Methionine

Skin Conditioning

Isoleucine

Skin Conditioning

Phenylalanine

Masking

Tyrosine

Masking

Inositol

Humectant

Cystine

Masking

Tryptophan

Masking

Folic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Pyridoxine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Thiamine Hcl

Masking

Calcium Pantothenate

Biotin

Antiseborrhoeic

Riboflavin

Cosmetic Colorant

Cyanocobalamin

Skin Conditioning

Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-150, Methyl Trimethicone, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyproline, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Velvet Extract, Tromethamine, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Parfum, Algin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Stearic Acid, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Cholesterol, PEG-100 Stearate, Beta-Glucan, Glycereth-20, Poria Cocos Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Trisodium EDTA, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, CI 15985, CI 19140, Arbutin, Glycosphingolipids, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-4, Phospholipids, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Oligopeptide-2, Histidine Hcl, Arginine, Lysine, Valine, Threonine, Leucine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Inositol, Cystine, Tryptophan, Folic Acid, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Thiamine Hcl, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Riboflavin, Cyanocobalamin

Ginseng First Essence

Water

Skin Conditioning

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Ginsenosides

Skin Conditioning

Morus Alba Bark Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Triethylhexanoin

Masking

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Skin Protecting

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Prunus Persica Kernel Extract

Moisturising

Paeonia Lactiflora Extract

Astringent

Plantago Asiatica Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tricholoma Matsutake Extract

Skin Conditioning

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Masking

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Masking

Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Masking
May worsen Eczema Icon

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract

Skin Conditioning

Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract

Astringent

Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract

Masking

Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract

Skin Protecting

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Masking

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Good for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Sodium Polyacrylate

Absorbent

Potassium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tromethamine

Buffering

Aroma

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water
Masking, Solvent

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-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 
Skin Conditioning

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.

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Skin Conditioning

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.

As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.

Learn more about Phenyl Trimethicone
Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic

Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, soothe skin, even out skin tone, and improve the appearance of wrinkles.

This ingredient helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow while giving skin a boost in nutrients. Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.

Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.

Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.

Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Skin Conditioning, Tonic

We don't have a description for Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract yet.

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

We don't have a description for Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract yet.

Buffering, Masking

Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Learn more about Tromethamine
Masking, Skin Conditioning

Triethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.

As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.

Learn more about Triethylhexanoin
Absorbent, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising

Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.

This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

This ingredient comes from the cinnamon tree native to southern China.

Though cinnamon has a wonderful taste, it can cause skin irritation due to its rich coumarins, cinnamaldehyde, and styrene content.

Astringent, Humectant, Soothing

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.

In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.

In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.

Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

We don't have a description for Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract yet.

Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Zingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.

Ginger root has antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties.

The antioxidant properties help protect your body from free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. As a result, ginger may help slow down signs of aging such as hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.

Studies show ginger inhibits the enzyme that breaks down collagen. It also helps with:

This ingredient has no negative side-effects and is safe to use unless one has a specific allergy to it.

Ginger originates from Southeast Asia but has spread throughout the world. It is now a common spice used in many cultures.

Learn more about Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is extracted from the seeds of the cocoa tree.

Cacao seeds contain antioxidants known as polyphenols. These include flavonoids, procyanidins, and epicatechins.

Studies show these polyphenols help improve skin health.

The more famous ingredient from cocoa tree is cocoa butter.

Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Extract
Smoothing

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

When to use

15 Routines
60% use in am
40% use in pm
93% use every day
1 Routine
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day