Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Water vs Pilgrim 1% Vitamin C Toner

Sulwhasoo

Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Water

Pilgrim

1% Vitamin C Toner

A toner built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A toner built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.

Toner

45 ingredients

22 ingredients

Brand price

USD 105.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 300.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide
Peptides1
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Sodium Lactate

Benefits

Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Beta-Glucan, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Mannitol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Beta-Glucan
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Lactate
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation5
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol

May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Parfum
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Parfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Skin Protecting
Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Viscosity Controlling
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Sodium Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
Humectant
- Lactic acid
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Occlusive
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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 →
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →