Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Essential Oil

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Essential Oil
5.3
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.6 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
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Review

Results you may expect from using Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Essential Oil:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Essential Oil:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.3 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Essential Oil has a moisturizing rating of 5.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.6 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil (est. ≈45.0%), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (est. ≈22.0%) and Panax Ginseng Seed Oil (est. ≈11.0%).

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Ratings

All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
83.9
45.0
22.0
11.0
3.0
2.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 83.9 20
10.0
45.0
22.0
11.0
3.0
2.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
0.3
All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
45
22
11
3
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 83.9 20
10.0
All occlusives
83.9
45.0
22.0
11.0
3.0
2.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
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None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.5 3 No
All antioxidants
1.5
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract
0.3
Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract
0.3
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
0.3
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
0.3
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.6 5 No
All soothing
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
A fatty oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant with very unique fatty acid composition. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Hydrogenated Rosin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Cocoglycerides
Est. %4
Function
Origin
A naturally-derived emollient with medium spreadability. It is oil-like and makes skin feel soft and not sticky.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
A fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Extracted from the seeds of the common camellia, this fatty oil contains emollient and occlusive moisturizing oleic and linoleic acids, as well as vitamin E.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
A naturally-derived emollient ester. It is a blend of caprylates and caprates and, relative to other emollients, is lightweight and dry on the skin. As a result, coco-caprylate/caprate serves as a natural alternative to volatile silicones.
Isostearyl Isostearate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A synthetic ingredient that softens the appearance of skin and can suspend small particles.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Dextrin Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Derived from sesame seeds, this extract contains emollient phytosterols, antioxidant and soothing flavonoids, phenolic acids, and lignans.
Pinus Koraiensis Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fatty oil expressed from the seed kernels of apricot fruits. This oil is an emollient and occlusive moisturizer comprised of around 60% oleic acid, followed by linoleic and palmitic acid, carotenoids, vitamin E, and other antioxidant compounds.
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract from the roots of the garden peony. It mainly contains humectant moisturizing oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, and has been claimed to improve skin tone.
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract derived from the roots of a traditional Chinese herb with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory iridoids, triterpenoids, phenyletanoids, and phenolic acids.
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract from the rhizomes of Solomon’s seal, a flowering plant. The roots contain polysaccharides and saponins - which make it a slight humectant ingredient.
Squalane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Under trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.