Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Rescue Ampoule
Serum
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Rescue Ampoule

Sulwhasoo
44Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
64% Natural34% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Methoxy Peg-114/Polyepsilon CaprolactoneMax 0.1%
Max concentration:0.1%
Product types:As traces in ingredients
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
BhtMax 8.0%
Max concentration:8.0%
Product types:a) Mouthwashb) Toothpastec) Other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 July 2023 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 January 2024 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market.
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.1 — Optimal
6.1
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.1
Active ingredients: Copper Tripeptide-1
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 6.1: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Honey/Mel/Miel
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Peptide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

64% natural34% synthetic
28 natural 1 unknown 15 synthetic

Based on 44 ingredients analyzed. 64% natural, 2% unknown and 34% synthetic.

Active ingredients4 actives
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.