What is Panax Ginseng Root Water?
Hair conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Water is a hair conditioner that smooths and softens the hair.
This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Hair conditioning, Fragrance, Skin protecting, Tonic.
CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.
Which products feature it?
6 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.
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Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Retinal Elastic Eye Patch
Key: Panax Ginseng Root Water (#3 on the ingredient list), Retinal, Adenosine

Sulwhasoo
Jaeum Saengsu
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for wrinkle improvement.
Key: Panax Ginseng Root Water (#4 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
4 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- softer-looking fine lines
- Don't count on:
- firmer skin
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It is a functional product that helps with wrinkle improvement.
backed by evidenceMorning and evening, take an appropriate amount, spread it from the inside of the face outward, then pat lightly to absorb.
backed by evidenceIt presents dense moisture and elasticity deep into the skin.
overstatedDensely filled moisture elasticity
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HANYUL
SONGDAM Firming Skin
It's made for firmer skin and better hydration.
Key: Panax Ginseng Root Water (#11 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
27 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- firmer skin (brand's own survey of 23) · better hydration (brand's own survey of 23)
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A high-concentration ampoule formulation filled with thick, condensed nourishment.
plausible, not testedAnti-aging skin that contains the energy of pine mushrooms and pine leaves to add firmness to clear, vibrant skin.
partly backed“Pine mushroom” that grows on the energy of pine trees and is richly infused with the earth's nutrients.
partly backedGinseng water for nutrition-rich skin Panax Ginseng Root Water An ingredient that contains the benefits of ginseng to make skin moist, firm, and full of nutrition.
partly backedPine leaf extract that contains the energy of a pine forest Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract An ingredient that conveys the clear and healthy energy of a pine forest to the skin across the changing seasons.
partly backedWith ampoule-grade efficacy, just one use delivers '3 effects' at once!
partly backed+24h skin moisture retention confirmed*/+11% elasticity immediately after use*/-5.6% skin roughness immediately after use*/Institution: P&K Skin Clinical Research Center Co., Ltd. Subjects: 23 adult women aged 40~59 Period: 2020-05-19 ~ 2020-06-18
partly backedJust one use of the skin gives '24 hours' of skin moisturization; the moisture retention of Songdam Firming Skin lasts not only immediately after using the product but also up to 24 hours later.
partly backedSkin moisture content increased by 40.86% after 24 hours.
partly backedA specialized nutrition & elasticity line for nutrition-deficient skin: Songdam Firming Skin & Emulsion/Ampoule-grade high-concentration nutrition Songdam Firming Skin, cream-grade high-moisture nutrition Songdam Firming Emulsion
partly backedImmediately after use, skin moisture content increased by 93.83%/* This image corresponds to the TOP1 improvement rate.* Institution: P&K Skin Clinical Research Center Co., Ltd. Subjects: 23 adult women aged 40-59 Period: 2020-05-19 ~ 2020-6-18
overstatedAs a high-concentration ampoule formulation skin, it quickly absorbs deep into the skin and adds firmness to clear, vibrant skin.
overstatedSkin, Songdam, elasticity, pine mushroom, brown pine leaves, anti-aging, whitening, wrinkle improvement.
no supporting source foundThe myth of product power proven by sales 90,000,000,0001)
no supporting source foundVegan certification mark
no supporting source foundMake sagging and deflated skin nourished and firm.
no supporting source foundA synergy effect that becomes more powerful when used with the Songdam line.
no supporting source foundAfter 1 use, outer & inner elasticity, relief of pressed skin, improvement of neck and glabella wrinkles/After 4 weeks, cheek and mouth area skin lifting, improvement of skin antioxidant capacity, 48% relief of pressed skin
no supporting source foundSkin changes after 4 weeks of using the Songdam line +15.6%* inner elasticity/+48.8%* elasticity/+50%* antioxidant capacity
no supporting source foundResults after 4 weeks of using the Songdam line (Skin & Emulsion & Cream) Institution: P&K Skin Clinical Research Center Co., Ltd. Subjects: 23 adult women aged 40-59 Period: 2020-05-19-2020-06-18
no supporting source foundBased on cumulative net sales of Hanyul Songdam Skin & Emulsion since its launch in September 2017 until November 2023.
no supporting source found#FirmingAmpouleSkin
nothing specific to checkA strong, dense nourishment that gently envelops the skin.
nothing specific to checkIf you have these concerns, what you need right now is “Nutrition & Elasticity” Slow Aging
nothing specific to checkAmpoule-grade nutrition and elasticity skin Songdam firming skin.
nothing specific to checkThere are people who haven't tried it, but no one who has tried it only once.
nothing specific to checkThe skincare secret of Korean women with healthy, glowing skin.
nothing specific to check
Key: Panax Ginseng Root Water (#15 on the ingredient list), Ceramide, Phytosphingosine
4 claims checked
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A close-fitting inner-moisture charging lip balm usable from age 0.
plausible, not testedBy micro-particulating Soy Ceramide™ to 1/4650 the size of a pore, it strengthens inner moisture by 2.16 times (based on the efficacy of the Soy Ceramide ingredient), prevents moisture evaporation and strengthens the skin barrier through an outside & inside dual moisture lock, reduces flaking and increases moisture retention to care for moist and healthy lips, provides a smooth semi-matte finish without shine and a soft adherence for peace of mind even on delicate lips, and was judged with an irritation index of 0.00 in the primary irritation test on sensitive skin, and completed dermatological·hypoallergenic tests.
overstatedIn the primary irritation test on sensitive skin, it was judged with an irritation index of 0.00, and completed dermatological tests and hypoallergenic tests.
no supporting source foundWith a smoothing melting balm texture, the more you apply, the more moist and smooth it becomes without shine, and it finishes with a non-sticky semi-matte.
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It's made for better hydration and firmer skin.
Key: Panax Ginseng Root Water (#15 on the ingredient list), Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Panax Ginseng Root Extract
6 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration (brand's own survey of 31) · firmer skin (brand's own survey of 31)
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Immediately after use, eyelid moisture increased by 68.8%, inner eye area elasticity increased by 7.5%, under-eye wrinkles decreased by 7.5%, and after 4 weeks, eye area elasticity improved by 22.8%, eye area density improved by 8.1%, under-eye wrinkles improved by 28.1%, and eye bags improved by 21.3% (human application test: 2023.10.30~2023.11.29, 31 women aged 20~60).
partly backedSulwhasoo Ja-eum-saeng Eye Cream 15ml contains the core of ginseng research, fills firmly from within, and completes high-density eye-area skin. The Jinsenomikseu, Jinsaengpeptaideu, and Jinsaengretinol formula simultaneously cares for elasticity and wrinkles, and despite being rich, it is quickly absorbed without stickiness and finishes comfortably even on sensitive eye areas.
partly backedJinsenomikseu™ helps collagen repair within 48 hours, Jinsaengpeptaideu™ strengthens elasticity factors by 33%, and Jinsaengretinol™ improves skin defense by 69% compared to retinol alone, protecting the skin from the external environment.
no supporting source foundAn eye cream that presents high-density eye-area skin filled with the power of ginseng.
nothing specific to checkIt simultaneously cares for the triple eye zone encompassing the eyelid, eye area, and under-eye.
nothing specific to checkThe high-nutrition texture, full of density, with the latest emulsification technology, quickly absorbs like melting without dragging, refreshingly.
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Illiyoon
Ceramide Ato Gentle Skin Toner
It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.
Key: Panax Ginseng Root Water, Ceramide, Betaine
32 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration · calmer skin · better barrier support
- Free of:
- the ingredients it lists
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#SkinSoothing
plausible, not testedSuitable for acne-prone skin
plausible, not tested0.00 skin irritation index
plausible, not testedEssence-type skin packed with moisture and nutrition
plausible, not testedSoothes skin that has become reactive from dryness*
plausible, not testedFast* absorption
plausible, not testedA non-running, springy formula
plausible, not testedIt absorbs quickly without stickiness
plausible, not testedA gentle and moist texture directly evaluated by sensitive-skin customers
plausible, not testedPassed non-comedogenic test, does not clog pores, suitable for acne-prone skin
plausible, not testedPassed dermatology test, completed human skin patch test
plausible, not testedAllergy test passed: after cumulative application on 100 people for 3 weeks, allergy status was verified
plausible, not testedSensitive panel test passed: passed 2* types of skin irritation tests on 30 people with sensitive skin
plausible, not testedSensitive skin primary irritation test passed, 24-hour patch test on sensitive skin passed
plausible, not testedCertified by Korea Vegan Certification Institute
plausible, not testedPassed alternative eye irritation test
plausible, not testedA low-irritation derma moisturizing skin that soothes sensitized skin, cares for inner dryness, and strengthens the skin barrier.
partly backedA skin essence that deeply moisturizes the inside without pulling.
partly backed#FragranceFree
partly backedImmediately improves inner moisture with 1 use
partly backedLow-irritation formula for sensitive skin
partly backedPassed 6 safety tests
partly backedFree of 9 specific ingredients
partly backedClean fragrance-free
partly backedFree of 9* specific ingredients, strict ingredient selection *animal-derived materials, mineral oil, polyacrylamide, imidazolidinyl urea, triethanolamine, tar color, parabens, fragrance, PEG
partly backedSensitive-skin specialized ceramide formula
partly backedSensitive skin OK, troubled skin OK
overstatedWe transparently disclose the full ingredient blend.
overstatedPhytoceramide™ excellent skin barrier improvement
no supporting source foundSkin-friendly ceramide derived from black beans, structurally similar to my skin
no supporting source foundRestores the damaged skin barrier
no supporting source foundIlliyoon's proven genuinely clean formula
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| partly backed | 1 of 1 |
These are counts of claims, not products. One product can name the same ingredient in several claims, and we checked each one on its own.
