Sulwhasoo
Timetreasure Honorstige CreamThe Derma Co
2% Kojic Acid CreamA face cream built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Kojic acid and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 800.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 549.00 · checked 5 Oct 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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Honey, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Jojoba Esters, Panax Ginseng Root Protoplasts, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Barrier Repair21
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Dimethicone, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Max Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Jojoba Esters, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phytosphingosine, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Jojoba Esters
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Kojic Dipalmitate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis18
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Jojoba Esters, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Myristyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Phytosphingosine, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopheryl Linoleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Kojic Dipalmitate, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Polysorbate 80, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Perfuming
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Behenyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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.
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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Behenyl Alcohol
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Behenyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Behenyl Alcohol →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Distearate →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Fragrance, Humectant, Oral Care, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic, UV Absorber
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract →
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