Cheongidan Illuminating Refining Essence
The History of Whoo Cheongidan Illuminating Refining Essence is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 79 ingredients (50 low-risk) rates it Excellent (93/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Methylpropanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Xylitol
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Serine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Glycosyl Trehalose
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Humectant, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
(Humectant, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharide Isomerate
(Humectant) |
|
|
|
Viscum Album Extract
(Nail Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Adenosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trisodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Erythritol
(Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gluconolactone
(Fragrance, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Pyruvate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lactobacillus Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Protease
(Lytic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Beta-Glucan
(Bulking Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
ganoderma lucidum extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
4
|
|
Gold
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pearl Powder
(Not Reported) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phellinus Linteus Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cnidium Officinale Rhizome Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cuscuta Australis Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ledebouriella Divaricata Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
(Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
(Astringent) |
|
|
|
|
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
|
|
|
Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Calcium Lactate
(Cosmetic Astringent, Exfoliant, Buffering Agent, Keratolytic) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
Benzyl Benzoate
(Fragrance, Solvent, Antimicrobial, Masking) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Hydroxycitronellal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
