I'm from Ginseng Serum

I'm from Ginseng Serum
5.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.5 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers

Review

Results you may expect from using I'm from Ginseng Serum:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using I'm from Ginseng Serum:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.
  • Soothing: I'm from Ginseng Serum contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: I'm from Ginseng Serum has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 0.5 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈4.0%) and Betaine (est. ≈3.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, I'm from Ginseng Serum has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Adenosine, two ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that I'm from Ginseng Serum is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Panax Ginseng Root Extract (est. ≈6.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, I'm from Ginseng Serum is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Panax Ginseng Root Extract (est. ≈6.0%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
Water
6
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
4
Butylene Glycol
3
Betaine
2
1,2-Hexanediol
1.5
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
1.3
Glycerin
1
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
0.3
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
0.3
Rheum Palmatum Root Extract
0.3
Angelica Pubescens Root Extract
0.3
Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract
0.3
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
0.3
Hydroxyethylcellulose
0.3
Cyclopentasiloxane
0.3
Dimethiconol
0.3
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
0.3
Ethoxydiglycol
0.3
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Tromethamine
0.3
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
0.3
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
0.3
Adenosine
0.3
Disodium EDTA
Est. %
Water
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Panax Ginseng Root Extract
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Butylene Glycol
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Betaine
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Glycerin
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Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
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Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
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Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
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Angelica Gigas Root Extract
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Rheum Palmatum Root Extract
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Angelica Pubescens Root Extract
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Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract
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Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Cyclopentasiloxane
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Dimethiconol
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Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
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Ethoxydiglycol
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Tromethamine
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PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
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Hyaluronic Acid
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Glyceryl Polyacrylate
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Adenosine
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Ratings

All humectants
11.3
4
3
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
1.0
1.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 11.3 10
10.0
4
3
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 1.0 20
0.5
1.0
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
3
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 11.3 10
10
All humectants
11.3
4
3
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1
All occlusives 1.0 20
0.5
All occlusives
1.0
1.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 1.5 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
1.5
Adenosine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
6
1.5
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 8.1 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
8.1
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
6
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
1.5
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
6
1.5
0.3
0.3
All soothing 8.1 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
8.1
6
1.5
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Panax Ginseng Root ExtractDerived from the roots of the Korean Ginseng, this extract contains a mixture of antioxidant and soothing ginsenosides which are proven to reduce inflammation and treat eczema. The root is a major part of Chinese traditional medicine.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Betaine
Est. %3
Function
Origin
BetaineAn ingredient derived from the sucrose in sugar beets. It has a negative chemical charge and a positive chemical charge on the same molecule. This allows betaine to be hygroscopic or humectant and thus provide moisturization by drawing water to the skin.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAn antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.
Glycerin
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Panax Ginseng Seed OilDescription is coming soon
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root ExtractA soothing and anti-pigment extract derived from a species of licorice with glycyrrhizin as the main active ingredient.
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Paeonia Albiflora Root ExtractAn extract from the roots of the garden peony. It mainly contains humectant moisturizing oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, and has been claimed to improve skin tone.
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Angelica Gigas Root ExtractDescription is coming soon
Rheum Palmatum Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rheum Palmatum Root ExtractDescription is coming soon
Angelica Pubescens Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Angelica Pubescens Root ExtractDescription is coming soon
Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Schizonepeta Tenuifolia ExtractDescription is coming soon
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractA soothing and antimicrobial extract derived from the Amur cork tree (which is used in traditional Chinese remedies). It contains various beneficial compounds such as alkaloids, limonoids, flavonoids, and phenolic acids.
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyethylcelluloseA naturally-derived thickener that can form clear gel textures without the slimy feeling, unlike some other natural gel-formers.
Cyclopentasiloxane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CyclopentasiloxaneA lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.
Dimethiconol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DimethiconolA synthetic dimethicone with rich, non-tacky emolliency. It features the typical sensorial profile of silicones, with high spreadability and a luxurious, oil-free after-feel. Dimethiconol can also serve as an antifoaming agent.
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneA silicone with the unusual trait of being able to disperse in water. It moisturizes the skin as a humectant and leaves a soft and smooth after-feel. This ingredient also has foam-boosting properties.
Ethoxydiglycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthoxydiglycolA type of alcohol with humectant moisturizing properties. It also acts as a solvent, since it mixes well with a variety of other compounds, including water and even some oils.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Tromethamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TromethamineAn ingredient based on amino acids that is commonly used as a pH adjuster. It has a high pH, which means that it is basic (alkaline), so adding tromethamine to a skincare product will increase its overall pH level.
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilA white paste-like substance derived from castor oil that belongs to a group of ingredients called PEGs (polyethylene glycols). It acts as a perfume solubilizer that helps fragrance agents dissolve in water and as a cleansing agent.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansDescription is coming soon
Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hyaluronic Acid

A potent, skin-identical humectant moisturizing ingredient that is able to bind water 1000 times its own weight. The anti-aging benefits of hyaluronic acid are due to its ability to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the skin.

Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl PolyacrylateA synthetic thickening polymer that can be used in a variety of product types. This polymer can feel lightweight but can also stand up to heavier ingredients in products like body butters.
Adenosine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Adenosine

A key molecule responsible for energy transportation, signaling, and enzyme activity. Adenosine is a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, however, the key study about its anti-wrinkle efficacy (1) does not meet CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards as it is not double-blind.

Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.