The History of Whoo

Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm

The History of Whoo - Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm

Product overview

Brand: The History of Whoo
Product Name: Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm
Korean Product Name: 공진향 클렌징 밤
Capacity: 50ml
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: n/a
Original Retail Price: 56,000 KRW
Date of Release: May 2025
Shelf life: 36 months before opening. 12 months after opening.

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Ingredients

Notable allergens: Essential Oils, Fragrance, Mica, Niacinamide.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Water, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Cyanocobalamin, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Arginine, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Glutamic Acid, Glycoproteins, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica, Iron Oxide Red, Fragrance, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene

세틸에틸헥사노에이트, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드, 솔베스-30테트라올리에이트, 합성왁스, 피이지-10아이소스테아레이트, 피이지-20글리세릴트라이아이소스테아레이트, 정제수, 실리카다이메틸실릴레이트, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 나이아신아마이드, 판테놀, 토코페롤, 1,2-헥산다이올, 부틸렌글라이콜, 사이아노코발아민, 천문동뿌리추출물, 알지닌, 산수유열매추출물, 참당귀뿌리추출물, 타임추출물, 글루타믹애씨드, 글라이코프로테인, 영지버섯추출물, 에틸헥실글리세린, 티타늄디옥사이드(CI 77891), 마이카, 적색산화철, 향료, 리날룰, 제라니올, 리모넨

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Product description

The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm” is a hypoallergenic 3-in-1 cleanser that comes in a luxurious grinding container. The cleansing balm is designed to smooth skin texture and is suitable even for sensitive skin.

Your exclusive luxury cleansing ritual begins with a grind.

⬥ How to use

  • Step 1: Open the lid and twist the dial clockwise to grind out the desired amount.
  • Step 2: Apply an appropriate amount of product to dry skin and gently massage using a rolling motion.
  • Step 3: Once makeup and impurities have fully dissolved, add water to emulsify the formula and rinse off thoroughly.
The History of Whoo - Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm

Use this amount of product for your morning cleanse on a bare face to smooth and refine skin texture.

The History of Whoo - Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm

Use this amount of product to remove sunscreen and light make-up.

The History of Whoo - Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm

Use this amount of product for a massage cleanse to promote skin healing.

⬥ Three-phase texture

The History of Whoo’s unique three-phase texture that emulsifies from balm to oil to milk.

The History of Whoo - Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm
BALM

The product comes in a solid balm formula that can be easily applied with the fingertips in a rolling motion, allowing for a gentle massage.

The History of Whoo - Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm
oil

The product softens into a silky oil formula that effectively cleanses skin while minimising irritation.

The History of Whoo - Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm
milk

Upon contact with water, the product quickly emulsifies into a pillowy milk formula to remove keratin build-up and refine skin texture.

⬥ A luxurious cleansing routine

Indulge in a one-of-a-kind luxurious cleansing routine with The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm”.

  • The product comes in a hygienic grinding container designed to minimise product waste.
  • The product features a transformative three-phase texture that delivers three different actions.
  • The product is enriched with three types of Vitamin B and The History of Whoo’s exclusive Gong Jin Solution™.
  • The product has successfully passed skin irritation tests for sensitive skin and non-animal alternative eye irritation tests.

⬥ Exclusive ingredients

The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm” is formulated with the brand’s exclusive patented ingredients1. The product contains:

  • Gong Jin Solution™ – The History of Whoo’s signature ingredient.
  • Three types of Vitamin B to ensure an intensively hydrating cleanse: Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Vitamin B5 (Panthenol), and Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin).

[1] Gong Jin Solution™: patents no. 10-2168532, 10-216853, 10-222362, 10-2411385.

⬥ Achieve soft and smooth skin

Achieve soft and smooth skin with a deeply hydrating cleanser.

  • The product has been shown to improve skin texture by 10.5% after just one use.
  • The product has been shown to reduce keratin build-up by 71.7% after just one use.
  • The product has successfully passed skin irritation tests for sensitive skin and non-animal alternative eye irritation tests.with a skin reaction index of 0.00.

Tests conducted by: KC Skin Research Center Co., Ltd.
Participants: 31 women with a mean age of 52.097 ± 4.126 years.
Date: 12-13 February 2025.

⬥ Reduction of keratin build-up

The product has been shown to reduce keratin build-up by 71.7% after cleansing2.

The History of Whoo - Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm

[2] The product’s effectiveness in reducing keratin build-up was evaluated through clinical testing following just one use.
Tests conducted by: KC Skin Research Center Co., Ltd.
Participants: 31 women with a mean age of 52.097 ± 4.126 years.
Date: 12-13 February 2025.

⬥ Improvement of skin texture

The product has been shown to improve skin texture by 10.5% after cleansing3.

The History of Whoo - Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm

[3] The product’s effectiveness in improving skin texture was evaluated through clinical testing following just one use.
Tests conducted by: KC Skin Research Center Co., Ltd.
Participants: 31 women with a mean age of 52.097 ± 4.126 years.
Date: 12-13 February 2025.

⬥ A new standard in cleansing balms

The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm” delivers complete satisfaction from start to finish.

  • 100% of users reported that their skin tone appeared brighter after cleansing.
  • 100% of users noticed an improvement in skin softness and smoothness after cleansing.
  • 100% of users expressed that their skin did not feel tight after cleansing.

Customer satisfaction survey.
Survey conducted by: KC Skin Research Center Co., Ltd.
Participants: 31 women with a mean age of 52.097 ± 4.126 years.
Date: 12-13 February 2025.

⬥ Recommended for

The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Balm” is recommended for:

  • Those who are looking for a cleanser that helps reduce keratin build-up.
  • Those who are looking for a cleanser that leaves skin deeply hydrated without tightness after cleansing.
  • Those who are looking for a hygienic cleanser with a formula that is freshly dispensed each time, with no risk of spoilage.
  • Those who are looking for a cleanser with no risk of irritation.
  • Those who are looking for an effective cleanser with a lightweight, non-greasy finish.

⬥ Please note

Please note:

  • Due to the design of the container, it may not be possible to use up every last bit of the product. Please take this into consideration before purchasing,
  • The inner container may occasionally detach, however, this is not a defect. It can be easily reassembled and used as intended.

To learn more about The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Firming” line, including its ingredients and technologies, please refer to the main page.

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Directions

Twist the container clockwise to dispense the desired amount of product. Apply the product to dry skin and massage gently to cleanse. Next, add water to emulsify the formula and rinse off thoroughly.

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Precautions

  1. General precautions:
    • Immediately consult a dermatologist if symptoms such as red blotches, swelling and/or itchiness appear while using the product, or in case such symptoms appear when the skin is exposed to direct sunlight after use.
    • Do not use the product on open wounds.
    • Storage and handling precautions:
      • Keep out of the reach of children.
      • Keep away from direct sunlight.
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Other editions and formulations

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⬥ Special editions:

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Source: The History of Whoo official website and official product packaging
Translation: © 2025 Odile Monod. You may not reproduce the above translation for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the translator.

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