Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion

Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion
6.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
2.7 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Does Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.4 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

Lightweight moisturizer perfect for oily to normal skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 6.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 2.7 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈6.0%) and Glycerin (est. ≈2.0%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with oily skin who want maximum hydration in a relatively lightweight, non-greasy formula. It combines a significant amount of humectants with a limited amount of occlusive ingredients to boost moisturizing efficacy without feeling too heavy.

This product may also be a good choice for people with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures, as it balances significant moisturizing potential with a relatively lightweight texture.

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

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Beta-Glucan, two ingredients often 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, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

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

Rich in skin-protecting antioxidants

We estimate that Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract (est. ≈0.3%), Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract (est. ≈0.3%), Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract (est. ≈0.3%), and others.

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.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.15
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Butylene Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Hydrogenated Polybutene
Function:
Origin:
Octyldodecyl Myristate
Function:
Origin:
Glycerin
Function:
Origin:
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Function:
Origin:
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Function:
Origin:
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Function:
Origin:
Cetearyl Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Stearic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Glyceryl Stearate
Function:
Origin:
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Function:
Origin:
Phenoxyethanol
Function:
Origin:
Dimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Function:
Origin:
Propanediol
Function:
Origin:
2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate
Function:
Origin:
Fragrance
Function:
Origin:
Honey
Function:
Origin:
Carbomer
Function:
Origin:
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Function:
Origin:
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Function:
Origin:
Tromethamine
Function:
Origin:
Ethylhexylglycerin
Function:
Origin:
Disodium EDTA
Function:
Origin:
Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Limonene
Function:
Origin:
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Function:
Origin:
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
Origin:
Polysorbate 60
Function:
Origin:
Sorbitan Isostearate
Function:
Origin:
Linalool
Function:
Origin:
Beta-Glucan
Function:
Origin:
Natto Gum
Function:
Origin:
Citronellol
Function:
Origin:
Citral
Function:
Origin:
Geraniol
Function:
Origin:
TBHQ
Function:
Origin:
Tocopherol
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
10.4
6
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
5.5
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 10.4 10
10.0
6
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 5.5 20
2.7
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 10.4 10
10
All humectants
10.4
6
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 5.5 20
2.7
All occlusives
5.5
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Beta-Glucan
-
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
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 3 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
0.3
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
0.3
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Beta-Glucan
0.3
TBHQ
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 2.1 5 No
All soothing
2.1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark