The History of Whoo

Gongjinhyang Fresh UV Protective Cream SPF50+/PA++++

Product overview

Brand: The History of Whoo
Product Name: Gongjinhyang Fresh UV Protective Cream SPF50+/PA++++
Korean Product Name: 공진향 진해윤 프레쉬 선 SPF50+/PA++++
UV Protection: SPF50+/PA++++
Water Resistance: Not water resistant
Capacity: 60ml
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: UV Protection
Original Retail Price: 52,000 KRW
Date of Release: March 2023
Shelf life: 36 months before opening. 12 months after opening.

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Ingredients

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + UV inorganic filters)
UV Filters:  Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid,  Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Triazone.
Notable allergens: Essential Oils, Fragrance.

Water, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Squalane, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauroyl Lysine, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Aluminum Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyurethane-15, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Arginine, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Glycoproteins, Asiatic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Trisodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cordyceps Militaris Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, (Red) Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Yeast Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Fragrance, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal

정제수, 테레프탈릴리덴디캠퍼설포닉애씨드, C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 다이아이소프로필세바케이트, 드로메트리졸트리실록산, 스쿠알란, 티타늄디옥사이드, 다이메티콘, 글리세린, 프로판다이올, 부틸렌글라이콜, 트로메타민, 1,2-헥산다이올, 포타슘세틸포스페이트, 에칠헥실트리아존, 판테놀, 폴리글리세릴-3메틸글루코오스다이스테아레이트, 팔미틱애씨드, 세테아릴알코올, 라우로일라이신, 비닐다이메티콘/메티콘실세스퀴옥세인크로스폴리머, 알루미늄스테아레이트, 폴리아크릴레이트크로스폴리머-6, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 폴리우레탄-15, 스테아릭애씨드, 알루미나, 잔탄검, 다이포타슘글리시리제이트, 토코페롤, 돌콩오일, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드, 알지닌, 아시아티코사이드, 마데카식애씨드, 글라이코프로테인, 아시아틱애씨드, 에틸헥실글리세린, 효모발효여과물, 트라이소듐이디티에이, 병풀잎추출물, 밤부사 불가리스싹추출물, 천문동뿌리추출물, 각시둥굴레뿌리줄기/뿌리추출물, 하수오뿌리추출물, 약모밀추출물, 스페인감초뿌리추출물, 밀리타리스동충하초추출물, 동충하초추출물, 참마뿌리추출물, 산수유열매추출물, 타임추출물, 인삼추출물, 애기부들이삭추출물, 왜당귀뿌리추출물, 삽주뿌리줄기추출물, 대추추출물, 홍삼추출물, 효모추출물, 육계나무껍질추출물, 작약뿌리추출물, 참당귀뿌리추출물, 소엽맥문동뿌리추출물, 황금추출물, 방풍뿌리추출물, 생강추출물, 영지버섯추출물, 황기뿌리추출물, 귤껍질추출물, 모과추출물, 감나무잎추출물, 구기자추출물, 뽕나무열매추출물, 오미자추출물, 쑥잎추출물, 녹차추출물, 크리산텔룸인디쿰추출물, 향료, 리날룰, 제라니올, 리모넨, 벤질살리실레이트, 시트로넬올, 헥실신남알

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Product description

“Gongjinhyang Fresh UV Protective Cream”: strong UV protection, gentle on sensitive skin.

“Gongjinhyang Fresh UV Protective Cream” is a sunscreen with a lightweight, non-sticky formula that soothes skin and protects it from UV rays.

⬥ Customer satisfaction

Customer satisfaction after using “Gongjinhyang Fresh UV Protective Cream”1:

  • 84.8% of participants didn’t experience any skin irritation.
  • 86.4% of participants found the sunscreen adhered well to the skin without stickiness.
  • 89.4% of participants agreed the sunscreen was so light it felt like wearing nothing.
  • 89.4% were satisfied with the overall quality of the product.

[1] Customer satisfaction results evaluated after two weeks of use.
Survey conducted by Korea Research International Inc.
Survey participants: 66 Korean women aged 22-49.
Dates of the survey: 13-27 February 2023.

⬥ A mild and soothing sunscreen designed for sensitive skin

It’s mild on the skin.

  • Contains Hanbang soothing herbs commonly used in traditional royal remedies (Houttuynia Cordata, Centella Asiatica, Licorice).
  • It’s a mild sunscreen with skin soothing properties.
  • Successfully passed skin irritation tests for sensitive skin2.
  • Skin irritation index 0.00

[2] Tests conducted by Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences Co. Ltd.
Participants: 32 women aged 27-65.
Date: 9-13 January 2023.

Provides strong protection against UV rays

  • Mild and non-irritating formula.
  • Optimal protection against UV rays (SPF50+/PA++++).

Instantly adheres to the skin

  • Applies seamlessly with a matte finish.

When sensitive skin needs the power of amazing ingredients!

⬥ When sensitive skin needs the power of amazing ingredients!

  • When you need skin soothing: Mild and soothing sunscreen that contains Hanbang soothing herbs commonly used in traditional royal remedies (Houttuynia Cordata, Centella Asiatica, Licorice).
  • When you need antioxidant care: The formula was enriched with young bamboo to reduce oxidative stress.
  • When you need to improve skin elasticity: Helps improve skin elasticity with Gongjibidan cultured fluid, a traditional royal remedy.
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Directions

After completing your regular morning skincare routine, dispense the desired amount of product and use your fingertips to gently apply it to your face. Make sure to apply an additional layer to the areas most exposed to UV rays, such as cheekbones, nose and forehead.

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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.
  2. Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with clean water.
  3. Use only for the intended purpose.
  4. Do not mix with substances other than cosmetics.
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Other editions and formulations

⬥ Previous formulations:

  • Gongjinhyang Fresh Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ [launched: June 2022, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]
  • Gongjinhyang Jin Hae Yoon Sun Cream SPF50+/PA+++ [Launched: February 2018, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]
  • Gongjinhyang Jin Hae Yoon Sun Cream SPF50+/PA+++ [Launched: January 2004, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]

⬥ Special editions:

  • n/a
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⬥ South Korean retailers

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Review

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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