Sulwhasoo clarifying mask 2

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. Polyvinyl Alcohol
3. Alcohol Denat
4. Glycerin
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Polygonatum Sibiricum Root/Rhizome Powder
7. PEG-75
8. 1,2-Hexanediol
9. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
10. Bentonite
11. Xanthan Gum
12. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
13. Fragrance/Parfum
14. Limonene
15. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
16. Ethylhexylglycerin
17. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
18. Propanediol
19. Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Powder
20. Honey / Mel / Miel
21. Disodium EDTA
22. Linalool
23. Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
24. Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
25. Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
26. Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
27. Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
28. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
29. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
30. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derived

Formulation view Upgraded clay mask using denatured alcohol, PVA, and bentonite, with powdered plant extracts. Contains soothing ingredients like glycyrrhizinate. Suitable for regular exfoliation on mixed to oily skin. Factory perspective: powdered extracts offer better dispersion and stability; preservation uses polyols and ethylhexylglycerin; fragrance consistency and allergen labeling are critical.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/EauAlcohol Denat

FILM FORMING

Polyvinyl Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Polygonatum Sibiricum Root/Rhizome Powder1,2-Hexanediol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Other ingredients

PEG-75BentoniteXanthan GumAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerFragrance/ParfumLimoneneLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractEthylhexylglycerinPortulaca Oleracea ExtractPropanediolPolygonatum Odoratum Rhizome PowderHoney / Mel / MielDisodium EDTALinaloolNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractRehmannia Glutinosa Root ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

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

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

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 Sibiricum Root/Rhizome Powder

Polygonatum sibiricum root/rhizome powder; particle size control is key for feel.

PEG-75

Not decoded yet

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

Bentonite

Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Fragrance/Parfum

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

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

Propanediol

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

Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Powder

Polygonatum odorum rhizome powder for moisture; adds texture and turbidity at high levels.

Honey / Mel / Miel

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Linalool

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

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

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.

Tocopherol

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

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