sulwhasoo Essential Refining Eye Cream

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. Betaine
4. Jojoba Esters
5. PEG-75
6. Glycerin
7. Hydrogenated Poly
8. Cocos Nucifera Oil
9. Dimethicone
10. Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters
11. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
12. Cyclopentasiloxane
13. Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
14. Cetearyl Alcohol
15. PEG-40 Stearate
16. Cyclohexasiloxane
17. Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Hydrogenated Lecithin
20. Arachidyl Alcohol
21. Propanediol
22. C12-16 Alcohols
23. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
24. Behenyl Alcohol
25. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
26. Palmitic Acid
27. Arachidyl Glucoside
28. Honey / Mel / Miel
29. Fragrance/Parfum
30. Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
31. Tromethamine
32. Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
33. Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
34. Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
35. Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
36. Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
37. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
38. Biosaccharide Gum-1
39. Disodium EDTA
40. Ethylhexylglycerin
41. Limonene
42. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
43. Beta-Glucan
44. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
45. Linalool
46. Tocopherol
47. Glucose
48. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
49. Citronellol
50. Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

HAIR CONDITIONING

BetaineCocos Nucifera Oil

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Jojoba Esters

DENATURANT

Glycerin

油相溶剂，柔润剂

Hydrogenated Poly

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

PEG-75Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl EstersHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCyclopentasiloxanePolyglyceryl-10 StearateCetearyl AlcoholPEG-40 StearateCyclohexasiloxaneMethoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon CaprolactonePhenoxyethanolHydrogenated LecithinArachidyl AlcoholPropanediolC12-16 AlcoholsGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractBehenyl AlcoholAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPalmitic AcidArachidyl GlucosideHoney / Mel / MielFragrance/ParfumHydrolyzed Ginseng SaponinsTromethamineLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractRehmannia Glutinosa Root ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-1Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinLimonenePortulaca Oleracea ExtractBeta-GlucanGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractLinaloolTocopherolGlucoseAlpha-Isomethyl IononeCitronellolButylphenyl Methylpropional

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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

Betaine

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

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

PEG-75

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Hydrogenated Poly

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

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Dimethicone

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

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters

Emulsifier and film-former; plant-derived, low comedogenicity, for long-lasting hydration.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate emulsifier; multi-source, mild, co-emulsifier

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

PEG-40 Stearate

Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone

PEG-containing reactive resin for film forming and conditioning; restricted ingredient, check compliance.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Propanediol

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

C12-16 Alcohols

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

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Palmitic Acid

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

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Honey / Mel / Miel

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

Fragrance/Parfum

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

Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins

Used for anti-aging and skin conditioning; hydrolyzed form is stable, no known allergenic risks.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

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.

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

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

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

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

Beta-Glucan

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

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

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

Linalool

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

Tocopherol

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

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Citronellol

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

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

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