Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence WaterSulwhasoo
First Care Activating Serum MistAn essence built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
An essence built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 13.50 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 50.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ectoin, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Concerns
No concerns found
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation16
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Beta-Caryophyllene, Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Fragrance, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pinene, Terpinolene, Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Water (in both products)
Skin Protecting
Antioxidant
Humectant
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Water (in both products)
Skin Protecting
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Panax Ginseng Root Water
Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Panax Ginseng Root Water is the aqueous component from a steam distillation of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root Water →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root Extract →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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