The History of Whoo

Hwanyu Imperial Youth Contour Eye Cream

The History of Whoo - Hwanyu Imperial Youth Contour Eye Cream

Product overview

Brand: The History of Whoo
Product Name: Hwanyu Imperial Youth Contour Eye Cream
Korean Product Name: 환유 동안고
Capacity: 25ml
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: Anti-Wrinkle
Original Retail Price: 430,000 KRW
Date of Release: May 2023
Shelf life: 36 months before opening. 12 months after opening.

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Ingredients

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

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methyl Trimethicone, PCA Dimethicone, Trehalose*, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Triethylhexanoin, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beeswax, Betaine*, Panthenol, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Sucrose Polystearate, C14-22 Alcohols, PEG-100 Stearate, Niacinamide, Trisodium EDTA, Palmitic Acid, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glycereth-20, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Dimethiconol, 2,3-Butanediol*, Bacillus Ferment, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine*, Cholesterol, Serine*, Arginine*, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid*, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Andrographis Paniculata Extract, Cordyceps Militaris Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Ferulic Acid*, Oryzanol*, Panax Ginseng Root Protoplasts*, (Red) Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pyridoxine HCl*, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Phloretin*, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Extract, Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot) Flower Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Amomum Xanthioides Seed Extract, Andrographolide, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Atractylodes Lancea Root Extract, Bambusa Textilis Stem Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Cuscuta Japonica Seed Extract, Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Powder, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Extract, Tocopherol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Leaf Extract, Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Allium Tuberosum Seed Extract, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Achyranthes Bidentata Root Extract, Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract, Epimedium Koreanum Extract, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica, Iron Oxide Red, Fragrance, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal

* Imperial Youth Complex™

정제수, 다이프로필렌글라이콜, 다이메티콘, 솔비톨, 글리세린, 세라마이드엔피, 하이드로제네이티드레시틴, 메틸트라이메티콘, 피씨에이다이메티콘, 트레할로오스*, 하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐, 트라이에틸헥사노인, 글리세릴스테아레이트, 부틸렌글라이콜, 1,2-헥산다이올, 비즈왁스, 베타인*, 판테놀, 피이지-10레이프씨드스테롤, 수크로오스폴리스테아레이트, C14-22알코올, 피이지-100스테아레이트, 나이아신아마이드, 트라이소듐이디티에이, 팔미틱애씨드, 스쿠알란, 스테아릭애씨드, 마카다미아씨오일, 글리세레스-20, 카보머, 트로메타민, 아라키딜글루코사이드, 시어버터, C12-20알킬글루코사이드, 다이포타슘글리시리제이트, 스테아릴글리시레티네이트, 다이메티콘올, 2,3-부탄다이올*, 바실러스발효물, 잔탄검, 아데노신*, 콜레스테롤, 세린*, 알지닌*, 시트릭애씨드, 프로필렌글라이콜, 트라넥사믹애씨드*, 인삼추출물, 하수오뿌리추출물, 천문동뿌리추출물, 각시둥굴레뿌리줄기/뿌리추출물, 칼메그추출물, 밀리타리스동충하초추출물, 동충하초추출물, 페룰릭애씨드*, 오리자놀*, 인삼뿌리프로토플라스트*, 홍삼추출물, 피리독신에이치씨엘*, 송이버섯추출물, 플로레틴*, 산수유열매추출물, 작약뿌리추출물, 왜당귀뿌리추출물, 범부채뿌리추출물, 비파나무잎추출물, 약모밀추출물, 소엽맥문동뿌리추출물, 들깨잎추출물, 도라지뿌리추출물, 살구씨추출물, 형개추출물, 황금추출물, 하늘타리뿌리추출물, 관동화꽃추출물, 타임추출물, 복령균핵추출물, 구기자추출물, 삽주뿌리줄기추출물, 영지버섯추출물, 은행추출물, 호두추출물, 향부자추출물, 두충나무껍질추출물, 결명씨추출물, 모과추출물, 꿀풀잎추출물, 인삼잎/줄기추출물, 대추추출물, 오미자추출물, 지황뿌리추출물, 녹각사씨추출물, 안드로그라폴라이드, 지모뿌리추출물, 모창출뿌리추출물, 위버대나무줄기추출물, 잇꽃씨추출물, 육계나무껍질추출물, 귤껍질추출물, 황련뿌리추출물, 새삼씨추출물, 용안열매추출물, 클로브꽃추출물, 영지버섯줄기추출물, 다시마추출물, 천태오약뿌리추출물, 연꽃씨가루, 모란뿌리추출물, 황벽나무껍질추출물, 마디풀추출물, 탱자추출물, 복숭아씨추출물, 토코페롤, 초피나무열매추출물, 생강추출물, 석류추출물, 라케모사승마뿌리추출물, 참마뿌리추출물, 지치뿌리추출물, 붉은토끼풀잎추출물, 검정콩추출물, 참당귀뿌리추출물, 부추씨추출물, 검은서양송로추출물, 우슬추출물, 원지뿌리추출물, 남가새열매추출물, 삼지구엽초추출물, 티타늄디옥사이드 (CI 77891), 마이카, 적색산화철, 향료, 리날룰, 리모넨, 벤질벤조에이트, 헥실신남알

* Imperial Youth Complex™

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Product description

The History of Whoo’s “Hwanyu Imperial Youth Contour Eye Cream” is a luxury eye cream formulated with Hanbang ingredients and proprietary ingredients of the “Hwanyu” line to offer a comprehensive treatment for the eye area.

⬥ The History of Whoo’s “Hwanyu” line: a timeless masterpiece

The History of Whoo’s “Hwanyu” line is a timeless masterpiece that offers ultimate skin rejuvenation.

Experience the power of the 4th generation “Hwanyu”, now upgraded with Imperial Youth Complex™, an ingredient that represents the culmination of extensive research on protoplasts derived from natural Wild Ginseng plants that thrived for 260,000 hours [t/n 30 years].

⬥ An extraordinary life force

The History of Whoo’s “Hwanyu Imperial Youth Master Cream” embodies 17 years of rich heritage in Wild Ginseng research.

  • 2006: Beginning of Wild Ginseng research.
  • 2009: Research on Wild Ginseng Pearl Knots [t/n for further details on Ginseng Pearl Knots, please refer to the article on the “Cheongidan” line].
  • 2015: Research on Wild Ginseng Jeoncho (전초, 全草), which refers to the entire ginseng plant, from leaves to roots.
  • 2021: Research on bacterial strains derived from Wild Ginseng.
  • 2023: Plant-part segmentation and cellular research.

⬥ The value of 260,000 hours of natural growth

The History of Whoo’s “Hwanyu” line represents the culmination of the brand’s Wild Ginseng research, meticulously capturing the value of 260,000 hours of natural growth.

The History of Whoo’s has developed its “Hwanyu” line using Wild Ginseng Jeoncho as a raw material. Wild Ginseng Jeoncho (전초, 全草) is a term that refers to the entire Wild Ginseng plant, including its stem, leaves, and roots. This precious ingredient can only be harvested in small quantities from untouched natural environments during the months of May to September, the time of the year when Yang Qi reaches its peak.

⬥ Point 1: Cell Bio Technology

Introducing The History of Whoo’s Cell Bio Technology: the pure essence of Wild Ginseng lies within its smallest components.

After conducting research on plant-part segmentation of natural Wild Ginseng plants that thrive solely through the power of nature, The History of Whoo turned its attention to the roots of 30 year old natural Wild Ginseng. Through its Cell Bio Technology, the brand identified the cells of 30-year-old Wild Ginseng, which represent the essential components of the plant.

The History of Whoo then proceeded to incorporate the cells of Wild Ginseng that they discovered into their “Hwanyu” line, allowing the secrets of longevity and outstanding vitality, that have persisted for 260,000 hours, to be delivered directly to your skin.

⬥ Point 2: Imperial Youth Complex™

Imperial Youth Complex™, the pinnacle of skin rejuvenation.

Born from extensive research, Imperial Youth Complex™ represents the culmination of The History of Whoo’s Wild Ginseng studies. Imperial Youth Complex™1 was enriched with Wild Ginseng protoplasts to reduce visible signs of skin aging for a more vibrant and healthy-looking complexion. The History of Whoo’s “Hwanyu Imperial Youth Contour Eye Cream” is a luxury eye cream designed to revive the skin’s youthful energy, resulting in a brighter and more radiant eye contour.

[1] Imperial Youth Complex™ is a blend of proprietary ingredients designed to enhance skin texture, improve moisture levels, and support skin barrier health. This complex consists of ingredients that effectively improve skin elasticity, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, provide soothing effects, increase skin moisture, and reinforce the skin’s protective barrier.

⬥ Point 3: The value of a masterpiece crafted with utmost devotion

Efficacy rooted in precious ingredients.
The History of Whoo’s “Hwanyu” line features an elaborate blend of Wild Ginseng and over 70 rare Hanbang ingredients, meticulously combined according to traditional Hanbang formulation principles. Through the incorporation of this blend, the line effectively works from within to treat the skin at its core, enhancing its overall condition while addressing complex skin concerns.

Hwanyu’s unique skin beauty philosophy.
The exceptional effectiveness of “Hwanyu” lies in its timeless formulation. By reinterpreting traditional formulation principles through Boncho Baewiron™ (본초 배위론, 本草 配位論), The History of Whoo’s “Hwanyu” line maximises the effectiveness of the Five Elements (오행, 五行)2 skincare ingredients, bringing the skin to its ideal condition.

[2] t/n The Five Elements, also known as the Five Phases (오행, 五行), is a traditional Eastern philosophy that describes the interrelationships and interactions between natural elements. To learn more about the Five Elements theory and its application in The History of Whoo’s “Hwanyu” line, please refer to the main article on the line.

⬥ The History of Whoo’s “Hwanyu Imperial Youth Contour Eye Cream”

The History of Whoo’s “Hwanyu Imperial Youth Contour Eye Cream” is a luxury eye cream designed to enhance the smoothness and firmness of the eye area.

  • The product was shown to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet by 23.2% after 8 weeks of use3.

[3] Periorbital wrinkle measurement.
Tests conducted by: Ellead Co., Ltd.
Participants: 33 women aged 41-57.
Date: 27 February – 26 April 2023.

⬥Unique firm and glossy texture

The History of Whoo’s “Hwanyu Imperial Youth Contour Eye Cream” features a firm, glossy texture that seamlessly blends into the eye area  and other areas of the skin susceptible to wrinkles. The texture infuses skin with energy and vitality, resulting in a comfortable and smooth eye area.

⬥ The History of Whoo’s “Hwanyu” ritual for skin rejuvenation

The synergistic effects of the “Hwanyu” trio (consisting of “Hwanyu Imperial Youth Recovery Serum,” “Hwanyu Imperial Youth Master Cream,” and “Hwanyu Imperial Youth Contour Eye Cream”) amplifies the anti-aging benefits of “Hwanyu”, while offering a sense of comfort through a luxurious daily skincare ritual.

  • Step 1: Hwanyu Imperial Youth Recovery Serum
  • Step 2: Hwanyu Imperial Youth Master Cream
  • Step 3: Hwanyu Imperial Youth Contour Eye Cream

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

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Directions

Before applying a moisturiser, dispense the desired amount of product onto your middle finger. Rub your fingertips together four to five times to warm the product with your body heat. Next, apply small dots of the product around both the eyes and mouth, then gently pat it in. To finish, smooth the cream using your fingertips. For optimal results, consider softly pressing on the acupressure points surrounding your eyes as you apply the product.

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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. Use only for the intended purpose.
  3. Follow the usage instructions provided.
  4. Do not return any remaining product to the original container after use.
  5. Avoid contact with clothing.
  6. Do not mix with substances other than cosmetics.
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Other editions and formulations

⬥ Previous formulations:

  • Hwanyu Imperial Youth Eye Cream [launched: June 2015, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]
  • Hwanyu Dongango Eye Cream [launched: January 2009, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]
  • Hwanyu Dongango Eye Cream [launched: January 2006, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]

⬥ Special editions:

  • n/a
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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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