The History of Whoo Cheongidan Radiant Soft Foam Cleanser Versus Sulwhasoo Brightening Cleansing Foam
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The History of Whoo Cheongidan Radiant Soft Foam Cleanser 70 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Brightening Cleansing Foam 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The History of Whoo Cheongidan Radiant Soft Foam Cleanser 70 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Brightening Cleansing Foam 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Coco-Betaine
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingTrisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Pyruvate
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingCnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract
HumectantEvodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLysimachia Foenum-Graecum Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Protease
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Tenuissima Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCuscuta Australis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ledebouriella Divaricata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOyster Shell Extract
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTrichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
Skin ProtectingViscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Water, Sodium PCA, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Coco-Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Panthenol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Trisodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Pyruvate, Serine, Arginine, Allantoin, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Lysimachia Foenum-Graecum Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Protease, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Cuscuta Australis Seed Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Ledebouriella Divaricata Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Oyster Shell Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Viscum Album Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney
Humectant
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Kaolin, Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Morus Alba Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Honey, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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
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 GlycerinGinseng root is a well-loved ingredient in Asian skincare for good reason. It hydrates the skin, soothes irritation, and helps even out skin tone.
In traditional East Asian medicine, ginseng has been used for centuries both as food and as a healing remedy, and modern research continues to confirm its skin benefits.
One of the standout features of ginseng is its ability to improve blood circulation and oxygen delivery to the skin, bringing a fresh supply of nutrients to support overall skin health. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This helps to protect your skin against damage from UV exposure, pollution, and daily stress.
Additionally, studies suggest that ginseng may help reduce hyperpigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase, the enzyme involved in melanin production.
There are different types of ginseng used in skincare, and while they all share core benefits, their potency can vary.
Most products use fresh or white ginseng because it’s more affordable. However, red ginseng, produced by steaming the root, contains higher levels of ginsenosides, which are compounds with proven anti-aging effects. These ginsenosides help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.
Note: All forms of ginseng are listed simply as “Panax ginseng” in ingredient lists. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about which type of ginseng is used in their ingredients.
For general antioxidant benefits, any ginseng extract will do, but for wrinkle care or firmer skin, red or fermented ginseng is often more effective.
In short, ginseng is a powerhouse ingredient that supports hydration, radiance, and resilience.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root ExtractWe don't have a description for Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract yet.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is an amino acid-based surfactant and cleaning agent. This ingredient can be derived from animals or plants. It may also be synthetically created from fatty acids of the coconut and glycine.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is a gentle surfactant. Surfactants help gather the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. It is a mild cleanser and naturally produces foam.
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!
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