Concentrated Ginseng Brightening Serum by Sulwhasoo: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Alcohol Denatured EWG 1

Antifoaming agent Masking Solvent Viscosity controlling agent Astringent Antimicrobial agent

Antiseptic

3

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

4

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer EWG 3

Solvent

5

Polyglycerin-3 EWG 1

Humectant

6

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

7

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

8

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate EWG 1

Emollient

9

Niacinamide EWG 1-3

Antiacne agent Smoothing Hair conditioning Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningPore ShrinkingAcne fightingAntioxidant

10

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

11

1,2-Hexanediol EWG 1

Solvent

Moisturizing

12

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

13

Phenyl Trimethicone EWG 1

Antifoaming agent Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

Hair Conditioning

14

Caprylyl Methicone EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

Softening

15

C14-22 Alcohols EWG 1

Emulsion stabilizer

16

Glyceryl Stearate SE EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 3/5

17

PEG-100 Stearate EWG 1-3

Cleansing agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding

18

Polymethyl Methacrylate EWG 1

Film former

19

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent

20

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer EWG 1-2

Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

21

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer EWG 1

Suspending agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Opacifying agent

22

Carbomer EWG 1

Gel forming Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

23

Fragrance EWG 8

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

24

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

25

Titanium Dioxide (nano) EWG 2-4

Skin protecting Colorant Opacifying agent Sunscreen agent

MattifyingBarrier supportProtectionUV Protection

26

Cetearyl Alcohol EWG 1

Emollient Foam booster Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Comedogenic 2/5

27

Tromethamine EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent PH adjuster

28

Glyceryl Caprylate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

29

Dimethiconol EWG 1

Emollient Moisturising Antifoaming agent

Hair ConditioningProtectionHair Gloss

30

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite EWG 1

Bulking agent Viscosity controlling agent

31

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

32

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

33

Adenosine EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

34

Mica EWG 1

Colorant Opacifying agent

35

Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone EWG 1-4

Hair conditioning Buffering agent Film former

36

Linalool EWG 3

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

37

Sorbitan Isostearate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

38

Polysorbate-60 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

AntisepticSoothing Malassezia Feeding

39

Tranexamic Acid EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Astringent

40

Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Tonic

41

Limonene EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient

Antiseptic Allergen

42

Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

43

Rehmannia Glutinosa (Chinese Foxglove) Root Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

44

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

45

Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

AntisepticSoothingMoisturizingAcne fighting

46

Lilium Candidum (Madonna Lily) Bulb Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

ProtectionTones Up SkinLighteningMoisturizingUV Protection

47

Tin Oxide EWG 2

Bulking agent Viscosity controlling agent Abrasive Opacifying agent

48

Glucose EWG 1

Flavoring agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Elasticity ImprovementMoisturizingNutrifying

49

Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus) Flower Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

50

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

Concentrated Ginseng Brightening Serum

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