sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water

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. Alcohol
3. Betaine
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
6. Glycerin
7. PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
8. Glycereth-26
9. Phenoxyethanol
10. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
11. Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
12. Honey / Mel / Miel
13. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross Polymer
14. Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
15. Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
16. Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
17. Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
18. Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
21. Fragrance/Parfum
22. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
23. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
24. Potassium Hydroxide
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Limonene
27. Biosaccharide Gum-1
28. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
29. Natto Gum
30. Sodium Hyaluronate
31. Linalool
32. Propanediol
33. BHT
34. Acetic Acid
35. Tocopherol
36. Beta-Glucan

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGlycereth-26

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Other ingredients

PhenoxyethanolPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneHoney / Mel / MielAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross PolymerNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractRehmannia Glutinosa Root ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractEthylhexylglycerinDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl TrimethiconeFragrance/ParfumPortulaca Oleracea ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPotassium HydroxideDisodium EDTALimoneneBiosaccharide Gum-1Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractNatto GumSodium HyaluronateLinaloolPropanediolBHTAcetic AcidTocopherolBeta-Glucan

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

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

Alcohol

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Butylene Glycol

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

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Acrylate polymer for high viscosity, film formation, and conditioning feel. Synthetic polymer, low irritancy.

Glycerin

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

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

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

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Phenoxyethanol

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

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals

Honey / Mel / Miel

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross Polymer

Acrylate crosspolymer for gels and suspension; low sensitization, control residual monomers, caution for pregnant/sensitive users.

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

Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract

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

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

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

Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Phenyl trimethicone for anti-foaming and slip; silicone-based, silky feel

Fragrance/Parfum

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

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Disodium EDTA

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

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

Natto Gum

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Linalool

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

Propanediol

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

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Acetic Acid

Provides sourness or buffering; high concentrations are corrosive, pH control is critical in leave-on products

Tocopherol

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

Beta-Glucan

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

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