The History of Whoo

Gongjinhyang Seol Radiant White Tone Up Sunscreen SPF50+/ PA++++

The History of Whoo – Gongjinhyang Seol Radiant White Tone Up Sunscreen SPF50+/PA++++

Product overview

Brand: The History of Whoo
Product Name: Gongjinhyang Seol Radiant White Tone Up Sunscreen SPF50+/ PA++++
Korean Product Name: 공진향:설 미백 톤업 선 SPF50+/ PA++++
UV Protection: SPF50+/ PA++++
Water Resistance: Not water resistant
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: Whitening, UV Protection
Original Retail Price: 60,000 KRW
Date of Release: April 2020
Shelf life: 3 years before opening. 12 months after opening.

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Ingredients

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + UV inorganic filters)
UV filters: Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine.
Notable allergens: Essential Oils, Fragrance, Mica, Niacinamide.

Water, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Disteardimonium Hectorite, Panthenol, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Wood Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Agastache Rugosa Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Pearl Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Sulfate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Mica, Palmitoyl Proline, Iron Oxide Red, Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Iron Oxide Yellow, Palmitic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Tocopherol, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Fragrance, Linalool, Geraniol. Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Citral

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Product description

“Gongjinhyang Seol Radiant White Tone Up Sunscreen” is a tone-up sunscreen with a smooth and comfortable milky texture that instantly brightens the skin without leaving any white cast.

⬥ Product features

  • Whitening effect. The sunscreen is formulated with outstanding whitening ingredients that enhances skin radiance with every application.
  • Ultra-fine dust protection. Achieve clear skin without ultra-fine dust (successfully underwent in-vivo clinical tests1)
  • Blue light protection. The sunscreen is designed to protect skin by using a formula that effectively blocks blue light (successfully underwent in-vivo clinical tests2).

[1] The product successfully underwent in-vivo clinical tests utilising a simulated particle model to evaluate the product’s ability to block ultra-fine dust particles, including as PM2.5 and smaller particles.
Test conducted by Global Medical Research Center GMRC Co. Ltd.
Participants: 20 adults aged 20-59.
Date: 16-17 January 2020.

[2] The product successfully underwent in-vivo clinical tests to assess its effectiveness in blocking blue light.
Test conducted by Dermapro Co. Ltd.
Participants: 20 adults aged 20-57.
Date: 3-21 February 2020.

⬥ Multifunctional Radiance

“Gongjinhyang Seol Radiant White Tone Up Sunscreen” is a versatile product that not only offers multiple benefits, but also enhances skin brightness.

  • Protects skin from harmful environmental factors by taking care of it from the inside and out.
  • Provides an an instant tone-up effect with a glowy peach-coloured formula that illuminates complexion.
  • Acts as a great make-up base thanks to a hydrating formula enriched with sebum-controlling ingredients that give the skin a matte finish.

⬥ Ingredient story

Enriched with:

  • Jinjusansam – “Jinjusansam™” (진주산삼, 珍珠山蔘) is a proprietary herbal complex that combines the properties of Wild-Simulated Ginseng and Pearls. For further information about this ingredient, please visit the main page of the Gong Jin Hyang Seol line.
  • Chilhyangpalbaeksan – “Chilhyangpalbaeksan” (칠향팔백산, 七香八白散) is a brightening herbal complex that helps maintain an even and radiant complexion by rebalancing the function of the Five Organs (오장, 五臟), as well as relieving mental stress.
    “Chilhyangpalbaeksan” combines two traditional royal remedies: “Chilhyang” and “Palbaeksan”.

    “Chilhyang” (칠향원, 七香国) consists of a brightening complex of 7 fragrant Oriental Medicine ingredients that are known to have mind clearing properties. Chilhyang is based on a modern scientific reinterpretation of two royal remedies:  “Chilhyangwon” (칠향원, 七香圓) from the Korean medical text Donguibogam and “Ohonchilhyangtang” (오온칠향탕, 五糖七香湯), a beauty prescription reportedly used by Empress Zhao Feiyan, who was originally one of the “Four Great Beauties” of China3. The treatment was formulated as a AnshinHaeul (안신해울, 安神解鬱), a type of herbal tonic used in Oriental Medicine to treat symptoms of depression.

    “Chilhyang” consists of: Saussurea Sostus + Clove + Indian Sandalwood + Nardostachys Chinensis + Clove Bark + Agarwood + Tangerine Peels.

[3] iNews. (2022) “Zhao Feiyan was originally one of the “Four Great Beauties in Ancient Times”, but why was it replaced by Diao Chan later?“

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Directions

After completing your regular skincare routine, take an adequate amount of product and evenly spread it over your face.

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Precautions

  1. 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.
  2.  Do not use the product on open wounds.
  3. Storage and handling precautions:
    • Keep out of the reach of children.
    • Keep away from direct sunlight.
  4. Use only for the intended purpose.
  5. Follow the instructions provided.
  6. Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes.
  7. After use do not put any leftover product back into the container.
  8. Be careful not to get the product on your clothes.
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Other editions and formulations

⬥ Previous formulations:

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⬥ Special editions:

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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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