Comparison between Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Brightening Serum vs. Sulwhasoo Snowise Brightening Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

54 Ingredients 48

1
Water
1
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
2
Alcohol Denatured
2
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
3
Propanediol
3
Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract
4
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
4
Butylene Glycol
5
Polyglycerin-3
5
Alcohol Denatured
6
Dimethicone
6
Water
7
Glycerin
7
Dipropylene Glycol
8
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
8
Methyl Trimethicone
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Uniqueness38 out of 54
70.4%
Uniqueness32 out of 48
66.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
9 out of 54
17%
chemical
36 out of 54
67%
natural
20 out of 48
42%
chemical
21 out of 48
44%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 1
Glycerin#71,2-Hexanediol#11Butylene Glycol#12Tocopherol#54Alcohol Denatured#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#16
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Titanium Dioxide#26Linalool#38Limonene#43
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Butylene Glycol#4Glycerin#261,2-Hexanediol#28Alcohol Denatured#5
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Brightening Serum vs. Sulwhasoo Snowise Brightening Serum
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 2

#2Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

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#2Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Humectant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#3Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
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#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 5

#5Polyglycerin-3

Origin: chemical
Role: Humectant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

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