sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask 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. Glycerin
4. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
5. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
6. Squalane
7. Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
8. Cyclopentasiloxane
9. Dimethicone
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
12. Cyclohexasiloxane
13. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
14. Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
15. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
16. Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
17. Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
18. Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
19. Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
20. Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
21. Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
22. Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
23. Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
24. Adenophora Stricta Root Extract
25. Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract
26. Honey
27. Juglans Regia Shell Extract
28. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
29. Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
30. Morus Alba Root Extract
31. Beta-Glucan
32. Sodium Hyaluronate
33. Trehalose
34. C14-22 Alcohols
35. Stearic Acid
36. Silica
37. Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
38. Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
39. Palmitic Acid
40. Cetearyl Alcohol
41. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
42. Peg-100 Stearate
43. C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
44. Polyacrylate-13
45. Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
46. C12-16 Alcohols
47. Carbomer
48. Polyisobutene
49. Xanthan Gum
50. Hydrogenated Lecithin
51. Dextrin
52. Theobroma Cacao Extract
53. Polysorbate 20
54. Propanediol
55. Ethylhexylglycerin
56. Alcohol
57. Tromethamine
58. Disodium Edta
59. Phenoxyethanol
60. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains PEGContains alcohol

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl EthylhexanoateSqualaneDi-C12-13 Alkyl MalateCyclopentasiloxane

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Other ingredients

DimethiconeGlyceryl StearateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCyclohexasiloxanePanax Ginseng Root ExtractOphiopogon Japonicus Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Seed ExtractPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractLilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractRehmannia Glutinosa Root ExtractChrysanthemum Morifolium Flower ExtractPaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractAdenophora Stricta Root ExtractAngelica Tenuissima Root ExtractHoneyJuglans Regia Shell ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractAngelica Acutiloba Root ExtractMorus Alba Root ExtractBeta-GlucanSodium HyaluronateTrehaloseC14-22 AlcoholsStearic AcidSilicaHydrogenated Castor Oil IsostearateHydroxypropyl Starch PhosphatePalmitic AcidCetearyl AlcoholDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPeg-100 StearateC12-20 Alkyl GlucosidePolyacrylate-13Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateC12-16 AlcoholsCarbomerPolyisobuteneXanthan GumHydrogenated LecithinDextrinTheobroma Cacao ExtractPolysorbate 20PropanediolEthylhexylglycerinAlcoholTromethamineDisodium EdtaPhenoxyethanolFragrance

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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

Glycerin

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate

Esther emollient to improve texture and gloss; low concentration, low comedogenic risk, no specific compatibility issues.

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

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

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Botanical humectant; soothing; requires preservative; high-concentration allergen risk.

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 Seed Extract

Lotus seed extract, multi-functional; antimicrobial activity, plant source requires preservation, low allergen

Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Lilium tigrinum extract; skin conditioning, contains saponins, patch test for high conc.

Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract

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

Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract

Chrysanthemum extract, 0.1-0.5% typical; low sensitization, avoid in chrysanthemum-allergic individuals

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Paeonia root extract, skin protecting agent with antioxidants to defend against environmental damage

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract providing fragrance

Adenophora Stricta Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Honey

Humectant/emollient; contains sugars requiring preservation, contraindicated for bee product allergies.

Juglans Regia Shell Extract

Walnut shell extract, polyphenol-rich skin conditioning agent; used as a minor auxiliary additive

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Herbal extract with flavonoids; skin conditioning agent, low photosensitization risk, potential irritation at high concentrations.

Morus Alba Root Extract

Mulberry root extract with resveratrol-like compounds; whitening and conditioning; plant-based, control concentration to avoid irritation.

Beta-Glucan

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

C14-22 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol blend for emulsion stability and texture; may contain myristyl alcohol, moderate comedogenic risk.

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

Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate

Hydrogenated castor oil derivative; waxy emollient and viscosity controller

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

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

Palmitic Acid

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Peg-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Non-ionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; plant-based glucoside, suitable for sensitive and baby skin.

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Amino-acid ester for emulsification and conditioning; mild, no public comedogenic data

C12-16 Alcohols

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Xanthan Gum

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Dextrin

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

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Cacao extract providing antioxidants and conditioning, aids skin elasticity.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Propanediol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Alcohol

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Disodium Edta

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

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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