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Sulwhasoo Jinseol Emulsion vs Dr.G A-Clear Balancing Moisturizer

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Original
S

Jinseol Emulsion

Sulwhasoo

₩108,540

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Dupe
D

A-Clear Balancing Moisturizer

Dr.G

₩45,000

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82Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
14Shared in full list (56·47)
3/3Benefit coverage

As of Aug 2 · 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

Madecassoside, Ceramide and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 14 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDrynessFirmness & lines

Across the full lists, both focus on moisture, firmness and soothing. They don't share every ingredient, but the payoff lands in a similar place.

Neither product lists paraben and mineral oil. The Sulwhasoo side does include fragrance and phenoxyethanol, so if fragrance or preservatives are a concern, the Dr.G option may sit easier.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of paraben and mineral oil
  • About 59% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original packs in more ingredients for firmness.
82/100

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.

2Shared key actives
3/3Benefits covered
14Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
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
4 contributing ingredients
Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Squalane, Glycerin
Firmness
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Adenosine, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Soothing
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Madecassoside, Panthenol, Madecassic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract

Key shared ingredients · 2

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

MadecassosideSoothingKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

Derived from centella, often used to soothe.

CeramideHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A barrier lipid that locks moisture in, often recommended for dry or sensitive skin.

The lists are long, so the reference line lands late and the reading becomes unreliable. 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.

Sulwhasoo56 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Butylene Glycol
3Glycerin
4Dimethicone
5Squalane
6Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
81,2-Hexanediol
9Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
10PEG-40 Stearate
11Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
12Glyceryl Stearate
13Cetearyl Alcohol
14Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
15Stearic Acid
16Sodium Polyacrylate
17Xanthan Gum
18Palmitic Acid
19Hydrogenated Polydecene
20PEG-100 Stearate
21메톡시피이지-114/폴리엡실론카로락톤
22Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
23Ethylhexylglycerin
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
24Glyceryl Caprylate
25Sodium Metaphosphate
26Adenosine
27Propanediol
28Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
29PPG-5-Laureth-5
30Phenoxyethanol
31Madecassoside
32Bioflavonoids
33Benzyl Salicylate
34Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
35Morus Alba Leaf Extract
36Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract,Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
37Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract,Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
38Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
39Limonene
40Synthetic Wax
41Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
42Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
43Lecithin
44Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin
45Lilium Tigrinum Bulb Extract
46Hydrogenated Lecithin
47Panthenol
48Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
49Tocopherol
50Caprylyl Glycol
51Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
52Ceramide NP
53Cholesterol
54Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
55Sodium Hydroxide
56Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Dr.G47 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Glycerin
3Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4Pentylene Glycol
5Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
6Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
7Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
8Arachidyl Alcohol
9Glyceryl Stearate
10Stearyl Alcohol
11Cetearyl Alcohol
12Isopropyl Isostearate
13Succinic Acid
14Sorbitan Stearate
15Behenyl Alcohol
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
161,2-Hexanediol
17Tromethamine
18Glyceryl Stearate SE
19Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
20Arachidyl Glucoside
21Panthenol
22Lactobacillus Ferment
23Caprylyl Glycol
24Allantoin
25Butylene Glycol
26Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
27Ceramide NP
28Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
29Betaine
30Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
31Hydrogenated Lecithin
32Sorbitan Isostearate
33Sucrose Cocoate
34Phytosphingosine
35Ethylhexylglycerin
36Disodium EDTA
37Glucose
38Houttuynia Cordata Extract
39Mentha Aquatica Extract
40Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract,Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
41Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract
42Centella Asiatica Extract
43Tocopherol
44Asiatic Acid
45Asiaticoside
46Madecassic Acid
47Madecassoside
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

FragrancePhenoxyethanol

Dr.G

None

Also on foreign regulatory lists: Phenoxyethanol (EU and 6 other regions). Details in the ingredient dictionary

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

Not included

Ingredient
Sulwhasoo
Dr.G
Fragrance
Contains
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
Contains
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

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Dr.G A-Clear Balancing Moisturizer

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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.

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