Ginseng is an ingredient with a long tradition of use in medicine and skincare. It's one of the hanbang ingredients you need to know - not only in your beauty routine. Lots of Korean brands are using ginseng proudly, and today we will focus on the phenomenon of this root.
What's Hanbang?
Before we start, we need to understand what Hanbang stands for. Hanbang is a term for Traditional Korean Medicine. You can be a bit shocked since some ingredients used in Traditional Korean Medicine are similar to Traditional Chinese Medicine but that shouldn't surprise you since there are some herbs which you can find all around the world used to cure the illness. But Hanbang is not only about skincare but health in general. It's about using natural ingredients to help your body. Nowadays if it comes to Hanbang skincare it's usually about mixing tradition with technologies but still, it's all about antioxidants and the power of natural ingredients. Lots of luxurious brands are based on traditional herbal medicine. You have to believe that traditional medicine has a strong meaning in the culture - just look at universities in Korea, you can find lots of programs related to traditional medicine.
Why ginseng is good for you?
If you're living in Europe, then I'm sure you saw ginseng supplements at drugstores, but the use of it is a bit different than in Asia. Ginseng is a herb used in traditional medicines in many Asian countries. I've never seen a ginseng root in my whole life, but I found Korean Ginseng Tea easily in my hometown. It is believed that ginseng is a key to strength and longevity. In the Korean kitchen, ginseng has not only medical values but culinary - for example in ginseng chicken soup with jujube. Ginseng tea was recommended to me by my doctor instead of coffee. I'm aware that not everyone is into Traditional Chinese Medicine, but American ginseng is a yin ingredient - a cold ingredient, while Chinese ginseng is yang - a warm ingredient. In the shortest way possible, we need to balance yin and yang.
Ginseng in skincare?
The magic of ginseng is in ginsenosides (also known as panaxosides) are saponins. We think about ginseng as a potential antioxidant - an ingredient that can help with damage caused by free radicals.
Ginseng or red ginseng?
If you buy K-beauty, then you probably know that some products are based on Red Ginseng. This type of ginseng is very similar to white ginseng, but it's more pricy. Why? Because red ginseng has to go through more steps of processing before you can use it. The name red ginseng comes from the colour of this root after being treated with high temperature and sun. Red ginseng is more powerful than white ginseng because it's less fragile.
GINSENG ESSENCES
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water
Panax Ginseng Root Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Theobroma Cacao(Cocoa) Extract, Dextrin, Glucose, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Beauty Of Joseon is a hanbang brand that you might know from Dynasty Cream. According to the brand, they base their skincare products on Gyuhap chongseo - Women's Encyclopedia wrote by Yi Bingheogak during the Joseon dynasty. I'm happy that brands like Beauty Of Joseon exist since they are based on traditions. Ginseng is a traditional ingredient, but the Ginseng Essence Water formula also contains Niacinamide and Adenosine. Both are powerful ingredients. Add Allantoin and Panthenol to get a more soothing formula, plus Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate works amazingly on acne. I'm currently testing this essence, and I plan to share with you my opinion on it.
Where to buy Beauty Of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water: YESSTYLE*
Sooryehan Ginseng Essence
Water/Eau, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Algae Extract, Panthenol, PEG-150, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Methyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ceramide 3, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Parfum/Fragrance, Dimethiconol, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Algin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Adenosine, Stearic Acid, Curcuma Longa (Tumeric) Root Extract, Ginsenosides, Lactobacillus Ferment, Cholesterol, PEG-100 Stearate, Beta-Glucan, Glycereth-20, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Trisodium EDTA, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Yellow 6 (Ci 15985), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Fruit Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool
Sooryehan is not so popular, but the packaging looks luxurious! It's a sister brand of CNP, O Hui, The History Of Whoo, SU:M37, Belif, Isa Knox and more - yes, it belongs to LG Household & Health Care. Sooryehan mixes hanbang with technology, and that's why we should look forward to this brand. Just by looking at Sooryehan Ginseng Essence, we can see the rich product with a Mugwort - one of the trends in K-beauty - and antioxidant power. We can't forget about Green Tea Extract. Even here you can see that Sooryehan is focused on technology and tradition. Ceramides, Cholesterol, Algae Extract and Panthenol sounds quite promising for mature skin.
CLIV Ginseng Berry Premium Essence
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Taraxacum Sinicum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Betaine, Panthenol, Fragrance, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Adenosine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Wine Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
CLIV is a brand that I see a lot in a local drugstore chain called Hebe (and I feel like it's highly overpriced like living in Poland in general). The name stands for CL4 - C like cosmeceutical and L like laboratories. CLIV essence is a composition of fermented ingredients, green tea extract, Centella, Licorice, Houttuynia and even a wine extract. I feel like this composition might be beneficial for both - mature skin and acne-prone skin due amount of antioxidants.
Where to buy CLIV Ginseng Berry Premium Essence? YESSTYLE*
GINSENG AMPOULES & SERUMS
I'm From Ginseng Serum
Water, Red Ginseng Extract, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Angelica Pubescens Root Extract, Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Ethoxydiglycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hyaluronic Acid, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Adenosine, Disodium Edta, Fragrance
I'm From is quite popular on Instagram. It's a brand that you might associate with Klairs. I'm currently testing this I'm From Ginseng Serum and I have to admit that I got a few mixed feelings. It's rare to see ginseng oil in the product, but I assume it's a ginseng extract with carrier oil - it's not a unique situation since carrot oil in skincare also needs carrier oil like sunflower oil. I won't tell you too much - check one of the upcoming posts this week to learn more about this serum.
Where to get I'm From Ginseng Serum? YESSTYLE* | WISHTREND*
Bielenda Red Ginseng Serum
Aqua (Water), Squalane, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitol, Propanediol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Lentinus Edodes (Shiitake) Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal
Bielenda is a polish brand, it started to get popular not only in Poland but also abroad. I used to work on Bielenda's products during my internship as an esthetician. Although the professional line is different from the regular line, lately Bielenda released news that all their products are cruelty-free. That's one of the reasons why Bielenda Red Ginseng Serum is a good choice for you. Bielenda is probably a bit cheaper than other brands (it also depends on your location), but this serum is full of oils, liquorice, panthenol, allantoin, Centella, niacinamide, vitamin E and ginseng. Dry and mature skin should like it.
Sulwhasoo Capsulized Ginseng Fortifying Serum
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Alcohol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Dimethicone, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Methoxy Peg-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Sucrose, Mannitol, Phenoxyethanol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Panax Ginseng Root Powder, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Fragrance, Honey, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Cellulose Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyquaternium-51, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Polyaspartate, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Aspergillus Ferment
Sulwhasoo is a brand that I probably don't have to introduce. The ingredients might be less impressive than many other products, but still, some people will love this one since we pay for packaging and brand. What if I can tell you that sometimes ingredients are not everything? Because sometimes INCI list is not telling us everything. There's one thing that makes Sulwhasoo unique - Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, the best thing in ginseng. Sulwhasoo used encapsulated ginseng in this product to make sure that all the best from our lovely ginseng goes deeper into your skin to prevent wrinkles and promote skin elasticity.
Beauty of Joseon Repair Serum Ginseng + Snail Mucin
Panax Ginseng Root Water (63%), Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Snail Secretion Filtrate (3%), Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Niacinamide (2%), Glycerin, Propanediol, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Adenosine (2%), Cocoa Seed Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Tromethamine, Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Dextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Akebia Quinata Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract
I'm currently testing this new Beauty of Joseon Repair Serum Ginseng + Snail Mucin serum. According to the brand, it's 63% ginseng water and 3% snail filtrate. This ampoule is supposed to improve wrinkles, scars and pigmentation, and as long as I can't talk about wrinkles, I have to admit - I can see the difference in brightness and post-acne scars since they are less visible on the side of the face which I used to test this ampoule.
Where to get Beauty Of Joseon Repair Serum Ginseng + Snail Mucin? YESSTYLE*
CLIV Ginseng Berry Premium Ampoule
Pleurotus Ferulae Mycelium/Panax Ginseng Berry Extract Ferment Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Betaine, Panthenol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclomethicone, Carbomer, Arginine, Allantoin, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica(Coffee) Seed Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Wine Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
What's problematic for me in CLIV ampoule are ingredients like lemon peel oil or orange peel oil - my skin is not a fan of them. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 saves this composition, it gives me hope that it might work well on skin elasticity. It has some cons and pros, but just like every skin is different - so are our preferences.
Where to buy CLIV Ginseng Berry Premium Ampoule? YESSTYLE*
The Face Shop Yehwadam Heaven Grade Ginseng Regenerating Serum
Water/Eau, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Algae Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Epimedium Koreanum Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Cuscuta Japonica Seed Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Panthenol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Beta-Glucan, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Behenic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Mica (Ci 77019), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Trisodium Edta, Tromethamine, Parfum/Fragrance
The Face Shop is a K-beauty brand with a long tradition. It belongs to LG and this company started by releasing a cream in 1947. The Face Shop was introduced to the market in 2003. Yehwadam series has a design that reminds me of Sulwhasoo. Although the Yehwadam series were released in 2016, it has this traditional design. It looks luxurious and fancy. This serum is based on shea butter, herbs and fermented ingredients. We got here beta-glucan and adenosine. I feel like people with dry and mature skin should prefer this one, but it can be also a total surprise.
Where to buy The Face Shop Yehwadam Heaven Grade Ginseng Regenerating Serum? YESSTYLE*
GINSENG CREAM
Erborian Ginseng Infusion
Aqua/Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Octyldodecanol, PEG-40 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract, Equisetum Giganteum Extract, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Mel/Honey Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Olus Oil/Vegetable Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Mica, Tocopherol, Laureth-7, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, T-Butyl Alcohol, Parfum/Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Ci 19140/Yellow 5
Erborian is a brand that I usually see at Sephora, and it gives me a French pharmacy vibe more than a K-beauty vibe. Is that bad? Erborian is a Korean-French brand - at least that's how it is promoted and the name is nothing else than a mix of words "herbs" and "oriental". Its mother company is L'occitane. Erborian was launched in 2007 and you might know this brand from BB and CC creams. The ingredients that we can easily spot in Erborian Ginseng Infusion are Ginseng, Centella and Green tea. We won't find here too many active ingredients.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trehalose, Limnanthes Alba(Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-40 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, PEG-100 Stearate, Propanediol, Mangifera Indica (Mango)Seed Butter, Polyacrylate-13, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pantethine, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Dimethicone, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Cyclodextrin, Polyisobutene, Salicylic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Hexyl Laurate, Caffeic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Cire De Carnauba, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Linolenate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Polysorbate 20, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance/Parfum, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Honey / Mel / Miel, Beta-Glucan, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Retinol, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Phytosphingosine, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isostearyl Alcohol, Dodecene, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins(Enzyme-Treated Red Ginseng Saponins), Panax Ginseng Flower Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Linalool, BHT, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, BHA, Sodium Polyaspartate, Tbhq, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Pentaerythritol
We already know Sulwhasoo and such long formulas remind me of my favourite AHC Eye Cream. Since it's Sulwhasoo then I'm not surprised to see Ginseng Saponins and Ginseng in other forms. What we can find in this anti-aging formula? This product is based on Ginsenoside Re, Sulwhasoo uses red ginseng (the expensive one) for their products to give you the best help with fine lines.
GINSENG EYE CREAM
I'm From Ginseng Eye Cream
Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Glycerin, Red Ginseng Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Jojoba Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Beeswax, Methylpropanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isododecane, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Wood-Cultivated Ginseng Extract, Panax Ginseng Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Soluble Collagen, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Squalane, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Fragrance
I'm from is a cult Wishtrend brand, and I remember there was a tiny bit of controversy about this eye cream, but lots of people still love it. I'm from went for 6 years old Red Ginseng Extract (3.65%) and Wood-Cultivated Ginseng Extract. According to the brand, ginseng used in I'm from Ginseng Cream comes from Geumsan. Wood-Cultivated Ginseng Extract is not American ginseng (although, the internet might tell you that), but it's ginseng that grows high in the mountains. What else we can find there? Soluble Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid complex. This cream can be used separately or as a face cream - you can even mix it with I'm From Serum. It sounds interesting, but would I change my favourite AHC Cream for it? I don't think so.
Where to buy I'm From Ginseng Cream? WISHTREND* | YESSTYLE*
PureHeal's Ginseng Berry 80 Eye Essence
Pleurotus Ferulea Mycelium/Panax Ginseng Berry Extract Ferment Filtrate, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Polysorbate 60, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Adenosine, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Disodium Edta, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Inula Helenium Extract, Butylene Glycol, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Benzoate, Gluconolactone, Potassium Sorbate
I swear, I never saw PureHeals abroad, but I spotted this brand in Poland. PureHeals has two major lines which I can recall - Centella & Propolis. PureHeal's Ginseng Berry 80 Eye Essence contains Adenosine, Gluconolactone and herbs. Cyanocobalamin is nothing else than vitamin B12. I only wish this product wouldn't have Grapefruit Peel Oil, but besides that, it looks like a nice product. Still, PureHeal's Ginseng Berry 80 Eye Essence feels like a light eye formula.
The Face Shop Yehwadam Heaven Grade Ginseng Regenerating Eye Cream
Water/Eau, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, C14-22 Alcohols, Peg-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Epimedium Koreanum Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Cuscuta Japonica Seed Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Sorbitan Stearate, Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mineral Oil/Huile Minerale, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Mica (Ci 77019), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Trisodium Edta, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Parfum/Fragrance
Once again The Face Shop's fancy line. The Face Shop Yehwadam Heaven Grade Ginseng Regenerating Eye Cream gives me mixed feelings, it contains beeswax which not everyone will enjoy. I swear fermented ingredients are saving this product in my eyes.
Where to buy The Face Shop Yehwadam Heaven Grade Ginseng Regenerating Eye Cream? YESSTYLE*
GINSENG MASK
I'm From Ginseng Mask
Glycerin, Red Ginseng Extract, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Angelica Pubescens Root Extract, Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Malt Extract, Ethoxydiglycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hyaluronic Acid, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Fragrance
I'm From Ginseng Mask is my favourite I'm From product for a reason - sometimes I put a small amount on my hand while I'm working because ginseng scent makes me relaxed (if someone is going to create ginseng perfumes - I swear I can pre-order!). You can expect a full review of this mask next week, but I have to admit not everyone will like this mask since it feels a bit sticky.
Where to buy I'm From Ginseng Mask? WISHTREND* | YESSTYLE*
The History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Honey Ginseng Sleeping Mask
Water(Eau), Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Pca Dimethicone, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Perfluorononylethyl Stearyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Dimethiconol, PEG-100 Stearate, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Algae Extract, Honey Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Ceramide 3, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii(Shea) Butter, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Fragrance, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Glycereth-20, Stearic Acid, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Velvet Extract, Carbomer, Cholesterol, Trisodium EDTA, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Yellow 6 (Ci 15985)
This is a mask I plan to buy for a long time, because of Ginseng and the brand. The History Of Whoo is a luxury brand from LG Household & Health Care, it's a mix of technology and tradition. The brand was founded in 2003. The History Of Whoo tries to show clients the cultural heritage of Korea. I have to admit that The History Of Whoo lipsticks is not only about packaging design, but the formula, and even if finishing wasn't my thing, they are well pigmented and delicate at the same time. The magic of this mask is in fermented ingredient and traditional herbs.
 "The Body Shop Chinese Ginseng & Rice Mask")
The Body Shop Chinese Ginseng & Rice Mask
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit, Kaolin, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Peg-100 Stearate, Alcohol Denat., Decyl Glucoside, Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D’Abeille, Perlite, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Menthol, Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract, Disodium Edta, Citral, Citronellol, Linalool, Menthoxypropanediol, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Eugenol, Dextrin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
The Body Shop Chinese Ginseng & Rice Mask is one of my favourite masks - although it has Luffa Fruit - a physical exfoliant, I love it for texture, scent and the best mix of ingredients you can get - ginseng and rice! The full review is on the blog.
READ THE FULL REVIEW OF THE BODY SHOP CHINESE GINSENG & RICE MASK
Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask Ginseng
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Peg-100 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Paeonia Suffruitcosa Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Disodium Edta, Fragrance, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pantolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate
Innisfree sheet masks have many different versions, and ginseng was one of the first versions I tried because I'm a huge fan of ginseng! Innisfree is a K-beauty brand, you might know Green Tea Seed Serum from Innisfree. The mother company of Innisfree is Amore Pacific - this makes Laneige, Sulwhasoo, Mamonde, Hera, Hanyul, Etude House, illiyoon, and Espoir sister brands. Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask Ginseng is a bit different from other products in this post - at least that's what I see since we got here aloe, sodium hyaluronate and centella. Mask itself sticks well to the face, it has a nice scent and it even fits my tiny face.
Missha Airy Fit Sheet Mask (Red Ginseng)
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Oil, Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
I'm pretty sure this mask is available globally. Missha is a South Korean brand with almost 20 years of history. The brand was founded in 2000. During all these years Missha opened stores grew a lot, you can find this brand in the US, Japan, Russia and many other countries. Missha Airy Fit Sheet Mask has many different versions, one of them is red ginseng. I might not be a fan of essential oils used by the brand, but as you can see there's a pattern in many ginseng products - ginseng, liquorice, green tea and similar herbal ingredients. Due to my current skin sensitivity, I wouldn't go for this mask, but I got it in my stash and once I got a short break from retinoids, I might try it.
Where to buy Missha Airy Fit Sheet Mask? YESSTYLE*
To sum up, not many brands show up with ginseng lines, but you're more likely to find K-beauty inspired by (Red) Ginseng, than in other countries. Have you ever tried any ginseng-inspired product?
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME?
BLOGLOVIN | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | PINTEREST | TIKTOK |PORTFOLIO | POLSKA WERSJA
*** This post contains affiliate links, they are all makred with (*). By using affiliate links you help me to pay for domain and all additional cost Kherblog takes. ***
Post a Comment