Gongjinhyang Soo Vital Hydrating Essence
The History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Soo Vital Hydrating Essence is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 77 ingredients (56 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100). 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
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Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
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
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biosaccharide Gum-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Triethylhexanoin
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Masking, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-150
(Binding Agent, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
(Anticaking Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sorbitol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Humectant, Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foambooster, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Foam Boosting, Masking, Opacifying, Refatting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
C14-22 Alcohols
(Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Behenic Acid
(Opacifying, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Behenic Acid., Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Behenyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearic Acid
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Stearic Acid., Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Refatting) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
(Skin Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
(Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
ACANTHOPANAX SENTICOSUS ROOT EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Arachidyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
(Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Myristic Acid
(Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Perfuming) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Allium Tuberosum Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
(Astringent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
PEG-10 Phytosterol
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Velvet Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Achyranthes Bidentata Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trisodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Epimedium Koreanum Extract
(Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ceramide NP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cholesterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
(Sufactant, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
|
|
|
|
Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycolipids
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Propagermanium
(Skin Conditioning) |
