Sulwhasoo Essential Revitalizing Water EX vs Pilgrim 1% Vitamin C Toner

Sulwhasoo

Essential Revitalizing Water EX

Pilgrim

1% Vitamin C Toner

A toner built around Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Toner

46 ingredients

22 ingredients

Brand price

USD 70.00 · 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
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 60

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.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Propanediol, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract

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 Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
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
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine (in both products)
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Trehalose
Humectant
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer
Solvent
Glycereth-26
Humectant
0 / 0
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide
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 (in both products)
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.

Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →
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 →
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →