sulwhasoo Essential Revitalizing Serum Ex

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.

1. Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Dimethicone
5. Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer
6. Glycerin
7. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
8. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
9. Cyclohexasiloxane
10. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
11. Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
12. Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
13. Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
14. Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
15. Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
16. Honey
17. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
18. Beta-Glucan
19. Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
20. Sodium Hyaluronate
21. Caffeine
22. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
23. C12-16 Alcohols
24. Dextrin
25. Dimethiconol
26. Mannitol
27. Stearic Acid
28. Silica
29. Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
30. Theobroma Cacao Extract
31. Cholesterol
32. Palmitic Acid
33. Propanediol
34. Hydrogenated Lecithin
35. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
36. Hydrogenated Lecithin
37. Hydroxyethyl Acrylates/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
38. Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
39. Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
40. Alcohol
41. Disodium Edta
42. Ethylhexylglycerin
43. Phenoxyethanol
44. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Aqueous base with silicones for occlusion, plus tea, licorice, and botanical extracts for antioxidant effects. Acrylate copolymers thicken; hyaluronic acid and beta-glucan hydrate. Suitable for dull or fatigued skin. Factory observation: Synergy between silicones and extracts is evident, but silicone regulatory compliance, especially EU short-chain limits, must be strictly managed.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SOLVENT

Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

ANTIMICROBIAL

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Other ingredients

CyclohexasiloxaneGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractRehmannia Glutinosa Root ExtractHoneyGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractBeta-GlucanPerilla Ocymoides Seed ExtractSodium HyaluronateCaffeinePortulaca Oleracea ExtractC12-16 AlcoholsDextrinDimethiconolMannitolStearic AcidSilicaAcrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate CopolymerTheobroma Cacao ExtractCholesterolPalmitic AcidPropanediolHydrogenated LecithinHydroxyethyl Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerHydrogenated LecithinHydroxyethyl Acrylates/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerHydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MeaHydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateAlcoholDisodium EdtaEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer

Non-ionic copolymer used as a solvent and emulsifier aid; PEG component may increase penetration

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

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.

Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

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.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract

Perilla seed extract, rich in antioxidants; botanical, high levels may cloud, check compatibility stability

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

C12-16 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol mix for conditioning and stability; very low comedogenicity, enhances feel.

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer

Anionic polymer for antistatic properties and film formation; common in blow-dry sprays, forms easily washed-off film.

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Cacao extract providing antioxidants and conditioning, aids skin elasticity.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Hydroxyethyl Acrylates/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea

Bio-inspired lipid emulsifier/conditioner providing smooth feel; ester-based surfactant.

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Thickener and bulking agent for creams; 1-5%, avoid cationic systems

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Disodium Edta

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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