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Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water vs goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Pad Alpha

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Original
S

Essential Balancing Water

Sulwhasoo

₩77,140

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Dupe
G

Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Pad Alpha

goodal

₩18,200

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0%₩58,940 savedOne luxury buys 4 dupes
87Dupe match score /100
3Shared key ingredients
11Shared in full list (26·55)
6/6Benefit coverage

As of Jun 26 · Prices reflect public listings on stores such as Coupang and may vary by store or promotion.

Why this dupe

The proof is in the ingredients, not the price

Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 11 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forMoistureBrightening

Good for anyone who wants hydration along with a clearer tone. Both products include a tone-care ingredient and a gentle exfoliating ingredient that help smooth the look of skin.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture & tone close to the luxury pick
  • The dupe is fragrance-free
  • About 76% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The luxury pick adds a ginseng ingredient, so it works with a few more ingredients.
87/100

Dupe match score

A blended score across key ingredients, benefit match, category and price. It reflects how recommendable the alternative is, not how identical the two products are.

3Shared key actives
6/6Benefits covered
11Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsMedium
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsMedium

Efficacy

The ingredients aren't identical, but both products aim at similar benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Glycerin, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Brightening
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Firmness
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Adenosine
Soothing
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Gluconolactone, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside
Exfoliation
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Antioxidant
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ubiquinone

Key shared ingredients · 3 (2 uncommon)

The key ingredients both products share — the basis for the match.

NiacinamideBrighteningKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A Korea MFDS-notified brightening vitamin B3, also widely used for hydration and barrier support.

GluconolactoneExfoliationKorea MFDS-listed

A milder PHA used to refine surface texture.

Ethyl Ascorbic AcidBrighteningKorea MFDS-listed

A vitamin C ingredient used for tone care.

Neither list has a preservative-type marker with a known concentration cap. So we cannot tell how much of each shared ingredient these two products actually contain, and we would rather say that than guess.

Full ingredient comparison

Both full ingredient lists compared. More shared ingredients means a closer match.

Sulwhasoo26 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Propanediol
3Betaine
4Niacinamide
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
51,2-Hexanediol
6Glycerin
7Gluconolactone
8Butylene Glycol
9Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
10Tromethamine
11PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
12Xanthan Gum
13Ethylhexylglycerin
14Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
15Limonene
16Mannitol
17Panax Ginseng Root Extract,Red Ginseng Extract
18Sodium Metaphosphate
19Morus Alba Leaf Extract
203-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
21Linalool
22Panax Ginseng Root Extract
23Citronellol
24Citral
25Geraniol
26Tocopherol
goodal55 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Glycerin
3Methylpropanediol
4Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Extract
5Niacinamide
6Dipropylene Glycol
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
71,2-Hexanediol
8Hydroxyacetophenone
9Butylene Glycol
103-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
11Allantoin
12Caffeine
13Propanediol
14Caprylyl Glycol
15Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
16Ethylhexylglycerin
17Adenosine
18Hydroxyethylcellulose
19Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
20Xanthan Gum
21Sodium Phytate
22Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
23Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
24Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
25Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
26Corallina Officinalis Extract
27Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
28Coptis Japonica Root Extract
29Sodium Citrate
30Citric Acid
31Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
32Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract,Cynanchum Atratum Extract
33Phellinus Linteus Extract
34Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
35Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
36Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
37Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil,Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil Expressed
38Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
39Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
40Tocopherol
41Madecassoside
42Asiaticoside
43Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
44Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
45Ascorbic Acid
46Gluconolactone
47Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
48Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract
49Glutathione
50Potassium Hydroxide
51Thioctic Acid
52Disodium EDTA
53Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
54Ascorbyl Glucoside
55Ubiquinone
Shared key activesShared baseOne product only

Ingredients are listed by amount. Below 1%, brands may list them in any order, so ranking there means little.

Compared by full ingredient list. It does not mean concentration or texture are identical, and prices are as of the listed time.

Check before you buy

One last look before you buy: watch-outs, what each skips, and usage tips.

Watch-outs

Sulwhasoo

Fragrance

goodal

None

Fragrance, parabens, etc. that some prefer to avoid. Products within labeled limits are generally fine.

Not included

Ingredient
Sulwhasoo
goodal
Fragrance
Contains
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
None
None
Mineral-oil
None
None

Whether each product contains ingredients some prefer to avoid. A preference, not a safety verdict.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩18,200₩77,140

goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Pad Alpha

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How we pick a dupe

We compare the full ingredient lists and only pair products that share core actives. Prices are checked against market listings, and ingredients with Korea MFDS usage standards are flagged on the page.

Disclaimer

This comparison is based on full-ingredient (INCI) data published under cosmetics law.

Shared ingredients mean the full-ingredient lists overlap, not that blend concentrations match; how a product feels and performs can differ by formulation and ingredient grade.

Prices are market-verified against stores such as Coupang and may differ from official store prices; discounts and temporary changes may not be reflected, so check the seller before buying.

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