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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer versus Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum .

Last updated on October 27, 2023. Published on December 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

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 fragrances, oils and silicones

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Toner South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
ph level
5

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.

This ingredient is a a skin conditioning ingredient and helps moisturize the skin.

It is also naturally found in fruits such as apples and pears.

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The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer contains this as ingredient number 4.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.

As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.

Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.

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The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer contains this as ingredient number 7.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer contains this as ingredient number 15.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer contains this as ingredient number 16.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract.

The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer contains this as ingredient number 17.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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

The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer contains this as ingredient number 22.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer contains this as ingredient number 24.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ziziphus Jujuba Leaf Extract.

The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer contains this as ingredient number 27.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract.

The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer contains this as ingredient number 38.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purslane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.

Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.

Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.

Nowadays, it is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.

Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea Extract

The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer contains this as ingredient number 42.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

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36% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
36% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer 47 ingredients

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Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum 48 ingredients

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