sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion

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/Aqua/Eau
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Hydrogenated Poly
4. Octyldodecyl Myristate
5. Glycerin
6. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
7. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
8. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
9. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
10. Cetearyl Alcohol
11. Stearic Acid
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
14. Phenoxyethanol
15. Dimethicone
16. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
17. Propanediol
18. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
19. Fragrance/Parfum
20. Honey / Mel / Miel
21. Carbomer
22. Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
23. Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
24. Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
25. Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
26. Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
27. Tromethamine
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Alcohol
31. Limonene
32. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
33. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
34. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
35. Sodium Hyaluronate
36. Polysorbate 60
37. Sorbitan Isostearate
38. Linalool
39. Beta-Glucan
40. Natto Gum
41. Citronellol
42. Citral
43. Geraniol
44. Tbhq
45. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcoholContains PEG

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

油相溶剂，柔润剂

Hydrogenated Poly

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Octyldodecyl MyristateCetyl Ethylhexanoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Other ingredients

Hydrogenated Vegetable OilCetearyl AlcoholStearic AcidGlyceryl StearateMangifera Indica Seed ButterPhenoxyethanolDimethiconeGlyceryl Stearate CitratePropanediolHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerFragrance/ParfumHoney / Mel / MielCarbomerLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractRehmannia Glutinosa Root ExtractPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractTromethamineEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTAAlcoholLimoneneCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractSodium HyaluronatePolysorbate 60Sorbitan IsostearateLinaloolBeta-GlucanNatto GumCitronellolCitralGeraniolTbhqTocopherol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Butylene Glycol

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

Hydrogenated Poly

Hydrogenated poly C6-14 olefins, saturated oil; occlusive, low permeability

Octyldodecyl Myristate

Lightweight ester for smooth, non-greasy feel; acts as an emollient.

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.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Occlusive emollient for smooth feel; high levels may be comedogenic, use caution for acne-prone skin

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Dimethicone

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

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Propanediol

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Fragrance/Parfum

Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.

Honey / Mel / Miel

Humectant/conditioner, viscous at high levels, hygroscopic and freezes at low temp, bee allergen risk

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract

Lilium candidum bulb extract; polysaccharide-rich skin conditioner; generally mild, check plant protein allergens

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Peony root extract for moisture and conditioning; plant-derived, low allergenicity

Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract

Traditional medicinal root extract for skin conditioning; verify compatibility, patch test for sensitive skin.

Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract for skin conditioning; no specific irritancy or comedogenic data, generally safe at standard use.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Alcohol

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

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

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

Licorice root; anti-inflammatory/whitening, contains glycyrrhizin, caution for pollen-allergic individuals.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Beta-Glucan

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

Natto Gum

Natto gum, film-forming; 0.1–0.5% typical, low irritation, low sensitization

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Tbhq

Oil-phase antioxidant, 0.01–0.1% to prevent lipid oxidation, non-volatile, inert at low doses

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

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