The History of Whoo

Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil

The History of Whoo - Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil

Product overview

Brand: The History of Whoo
Product Name: Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil
Korean Product Name: 공진향 클렌징 오일
Capacity: 200ml
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: 63,000 KRW
Date of Release: May 2024
Shelf life: 36 months before opening. 12 months after opening.

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Ingredients

Notable allergens: Essential Oils, Fragrance.

Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hexyl Laurate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalane, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-10 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Fragrance, Tocopherol, Serine, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Glycine Max (Soybean) Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Vigna Angularis Seed Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract*, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract*, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract*, Benincasa Cerifera Seed Extract*, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Arginine, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Glutamic Acid, Glycoproteins, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Water*, Butylene Glycol*, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal

*Royal Moisture Complex™

옥수수배아오일, 에틸헥실팔미테이트, 헥실라우레이트, 호호바씨오일, 스쿠알란, 피이지-20글리세릴트라이아이소스테아레이트, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드, 피이지-10아이소스테아레이트, 폴리글리세릴-10다이아이소스테아레이트, 하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐, 솔비탄세스퀴올리에이트, 향료, 토코페롤, 세린, 해바라기씨오일, 비타민나무열매오일, 잇꽃씨오일, 검정콩오일, 코튼씨오일, 아마씨오일, 녹차오일, 살구씨오일, 천궁뿌리추출물, 팥추출물, 하늘타리뿌리추출물, 비누풀잎추출물*, 무환자추출물*, 천문동뿌리추출물, 창포뿌리추출물*, 동아씨추출물*, 지황뿌리추출물, 알지닌, 산수유열매추출물, 참당귀뿌리추출물, 타임추출물, 글루타믹애씨드, 글라이코프로테인, 영지버섯추출물, 폴리글리세릴-2카프레이트, 정제수*, 부틸렌글라이콜*, 1,2-헥산다이올, 에틸헥실글리세린, 리날룰, 제라니올, 리모넨, 시트로넬올, 벤질살리실레이트, 벤질벤조에이트, 헥실신남알

*더후 로얄 모이스처 complex™

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Product description

The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil” is a hypoallergenic cleansing oil designed to effectively and gently eliminate make-up and impurities from deep within the pores.

⬥ Gentle yet powerful, hypoallergenic cleanser

The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil”: a gentle yet powerful, hypoallergenic cleanser that provides precise and thorough cleansing. The cleanser offers a thorough clarifying action that effectively eliminates four major factors that contribute to skin breakouts.

The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil” features a clever, hypoallergenic formula designed to thoroughly remove impurities from deep within the pores with remarkable precision.

⬥ After a single use

After a single use, The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil” was shown to remove 92.3% of waterproof make-up.

Test participant No. 11’s outstanding results:

The History of Whoo - Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil Product Description 1

Make-up cleansing efficacy evaluation for The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil”.
Tests conducted by: Ellead Co., Ltd.
Participants: 30 women aged 31-59.
Date: 29-30 November 2023.

Individual results may vary.

⬥ After a single use

After a single use, The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil” was shown to remove 100% of impurities from deep within the pores.

The History of Whoo - Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil Product Description 2

Pore-cleansing efficacy evaluation for The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil”.
Tests conducted by: Ellead Co., Ltd.
Participants: 30 women aged 39-60.
Date: 27-29 November 2023.

Individual results may vary.

⬥ After a single use

After a single use, The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil” was shown to reduce whiteheads by 58.3% and blackheads by 48.8%.

The History of Whoo - Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil Product Description 3

Evaluation of blackhead and whitehead reduction efficacy for The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil”.
Tests conducted by: Ellead Co., Ltd.
Participants: 30 women aged 22-56.
Date: 30 November 2023 – 1 December 2024.

⬥ “Rolling Effective” formula

With its exceptionally precise “Rolling Effective” formula, the cleanser effectively eliminates four major factors that contribute to skin breakouts.

  • Waterproof make-up
  • Deep pore impurities
  • Whiteheads
  • Blackheads

⬥ Hypoallergenic and moisturising cleansing formula

The formula of The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil” is enriched with the brand’s signature ingredient Gong Jin Solution™ along with three types moisturising cleansing ingredients: 8 vitamin-rich antioxidant oils, Royal Moisture Complex™ and amino acids.

Royal Moisture Complex™ is an ingredient inspired by traditional Korean royal cleansing remedies. Royal Moisture Complex™ appears in ingredient lists as: Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Benincasa Cerifera Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Water.

⬥ 50% Plant-derived oils

The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang Clarifying Cleansing Oil” is a hypoallergenic face cleanser formulated with 50% plant-derived oils.

  • Olive Squalane, offering moisturising properties
  • Coconut oil
  • Corn germ oil
  • Jojoba oil, offering skin-soothing properties

⬥ Hypoallergenic formula

  • The product successfully passed skin irritation tests for sensitive skin.
  • The product successfully passed non-animal alternative eye irritation tests (HET-CAM tests).
  • 100% of users reported experiencing minimal irritation when using the product.

The History of Whoo’s “Gong Jin Hyang” cleansing duo: a cleansing solution designed to deeply cleanse pores while providing a comfortable and hydrating experience for the skin.

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

Before applying the cleanser, make sure your face is completely dry. Dispense the desired amount of product and gently massage it onto your face using circular motions. Next, emulsify the cleanser by adding lukewarm water, and conclude by rinsing your face 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

⬥ Previous formulations:

  • Gongjinhyang Cleansing Oil [launched: August 2020, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]

⬥ Special editions:

  • n/a
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⬥ International retailers

⬥ South Korean retailers

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Review

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Source: The History of Whoo official website and official product packaging
Translation: © 2024 Odile Monod. You may not reproduce the above translation for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the translator.

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