Sulwhasoo clarifying mask ex
Sulwhasoo sulwhasoo clarifying mask ex lists 23 ingredients on its label, 22 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Alcohol
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
- Peg-75
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
- Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
- Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
- Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
- Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
- Honey
- Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Xanthan Gum
- Bentonite
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Disodium Edta
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Aqueous base with alcohol for rapid drying, using PVA gel framework. Contains multiple herbal extracts including ginseng and paeonia, plus bentonite for oil absorption. Ethylhexylglycerin acts as a mild preservative booster. Suitable for oily skin to clarify pores. Factory perspective notes high alcohol concentration may irritate the barrier, requiring careful hydration of natural gums.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- FILM FORMING
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- ANTIFOAMING
- Alcohol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Other ingredients
Peg-75Paeonia Albiflora Root ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractRehmannia Glutinosa Root ExtractHoneyLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractXanthan GumBentoniteAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerEthylhexylglycerinPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilDisodium EdtaFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyvinyl Alcohol | FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Peg-75 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Honey | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, FLAVOURING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Portulaca Oleracea Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bentonite | ABSORBENT, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
- Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent
- Peg-75
- Not decoded yet
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin
- Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
- Licorice root; anti-inflammatory/whitening, contains glycyrrhizin, caution for pollen-allergic individuals.
- Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
- Peony root extract for moisture and conditioning; plant-derived, low allergenicity
- Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
- Lotus flower extract for skin conditioning; no specific irritancy or comedogenic data, generally safe at standard use.
- Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
- Lilium candidum bulb extract; polysaccharide-rich skin conditioner; generally mild, check plant protein allergens
- Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
- Traditional medicinal root extract for skin conditioning; verify compatibility, patch test for sensitive skin.
- Honey
- Humectant/emollient; contains sugars requiring preservation, contraindicated for bee product allergies.
- Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
- Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Bentonite
- Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
- Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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