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The History of Whoo Gonjinhyang Ultimate Brightening Corrector Versus O Hui Age Recovery Cream

Facial Treatment
General Moisturizer
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Gonjinhyang Ultimate Brightening Corrector

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Paraffin

Perfuming
Fragrance IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Water

Skin Conditioning

Myristica Fragrans Extract

Masking

Talc

Abrasive
1 / 0 Exfoliant Icon

Bisabolol

Masking
Helps reduce irritation Icon

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

C12-14 Pareth-12

Emulsifying

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Skin Conditioning

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

CI 77492

Cosmetic Colorant

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

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

Pearl Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract

Cleansing

Lilium Candidum Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Velvet Extract

Humectant

Thymus Vulgaris Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Masking
May worsen Eczema Icon

Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting

Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract

Emollient

Nardostachys Chinensis Root 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

Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Silkworm Extract

Skin Conditioning

Santalum Album Wood Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Masking

Poria Cocos Extract

Skin Conditioning

Agastache Rugosa Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant Icon

Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract

Skin Conditioning

Morus Alba Bark Extract

Skin Conditioning

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Age Recovery Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Emollient

Triethylhexanoin

Masking

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

C14-22 Alcohols

Emulsion Stabilising

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

PEG-40 Stearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Beeswax

Emulsion Stabilising
0-2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Perfluorononylethyl Stearyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Panthenol

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

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

Himanthalia Elongata Extract

Skin Protecting

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Glycosyl Trehalose

Emulsion Stabilising

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sorbitan Stearate

Emulsifying
0 / 1 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Good for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Hydroxyproline

Skin Conditioning

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Sodium Polyacrylate

Absorbent

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Humectant

Asiaticoside

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Desamido Collagen

Skin Conditioning
Helps with Anti-Aging Icon

Proline

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glycine

Buffering
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Trisodium EDTA

Tromethamine

Buffering

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Benzyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Hexyl Cinnamal

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Hydroxycitronellal

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

This ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

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!

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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 
Masking, Perfuming

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.

For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.

The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.

One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.

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.

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Abrasive, Absorbent

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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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.

When to use

2 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day