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The History of Whoo Cheongidan Hwahyun Gold Ampoule vs VT Cica Retin-A Essence 0.5

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ORIGINAL
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The History of Whoo

Cheongidan Hwahyun Gold Ampoule

₩135,940

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VT

Cica Retin-A Essence 0.5

₩33,800

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Ampoule · 100 ingredients
Ampoule · 57 ingredients
0%₩102,140 savedOne original = 4 dupes

As of Aug 17 · Prices reflect public listings on stores such as Coupang and may vary by store or promotion.

Good forDrynessFirmness & lines

Benefits

MoistureAdds hydration, eases tightness8
FirmnessSupports firmer-looking skin1
SoothingCalms stressed skin2
ExfoliationClears away dead skin1
AntioxidantHelps defend against oxidative stress1
BrighteningHelps even out a dull tone–
MoistureAdds hydration, eases tightness7
FirmnessSupports firmer-looking skin6
SoothingCalms stressed skin7
ExfoliationClears away dead skin2
AntioxidantHelps defend against oxidative stress1
BrighteningHelps even out a dull tone2

Key ingredients

CeramideHydration
GluconolactoneExfoliation

Only in this one

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractMoisture
Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment FiltrateMoisture
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 EstersMoisture
SqualaneMoisture

+3 more

CeramideHydration
GluconolactoneExfoliation

Only in this one

Sodium HyaluronateMoisture
BetaineMoisture
TrehaloseMoisture
NiacinamideBrightening

+11 more

In both products

Ingredients some avoid

A preference, not a safety verdict

FragranceHas
ParabenNone
SiliconeHas
Mineral-oilNone
FragranceHas
ParabenNone
SiliconeHas
Mineral-oilNone

Full ingredient comparison

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

The History of Whoo100 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Glycerin
3Butylene Glycol
4Alcohol Denat.
5Dipropylene Glycol
6Methyl Gluceth-20
7PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
8Dimethicone
9Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
10Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
111,2-Hexanediol
12Sorbitol
13Panthenol
14PEG-150
15Sodium Polyacrylate
16Polysilicone-11
17Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
18PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
19Sodium Acrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer
20Glycosphingolipids
21Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
22Chondrus Crispus Extract
23Phospholipids
24C18-21 Alkane
25Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
26Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
27Sodium Acrylic Acid/MA Copolymer
28Tromethamine
29Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
30Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes
31Squalane
32Mica,CI 77019
33Jojoba Esters
34Ceramide NP
35Hydrogenated Lecithin
36Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
37Trideceth-6
38Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Extract
39Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
40Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
41Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
42Beta-Glucan
43Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
44Trisodium EDTA
45Cholesterol
46Ceteareth-25
47Sucrose
48Lactobacillus Ferment
49Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
50Natto Gum
51Cetyl Alcohol
52Phellinus Linteus Extract
53Cyclopentasiloxane
54Panax Ginseng Root Extract
55Behenic Acid
56CI 77480,Gold
57Gluconolactone
58Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
59Ceramide NS
60Ethylhexylglycerin
61Sodium Benzoate
62Ceramide AP
63Ceramide EOP
64Ascorbyl Palmitate
65Tocopherol
66Velvet Extract
67Angelica Gigas Extract
68Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract
69Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
70Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
71Cuscuta Australis Seed Extract
72Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
73Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
74Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
75Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
76Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract,Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
77Ledebouriella Divaricata Root Extract
78Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
79Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
80Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
81Oyster Shell Extract
82Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
83Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
84Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Extract
85Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract,Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
86Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract
87Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
88Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Extract
89Titanium Dioxide,CI 77891
90Phenoxyethanol
91Tartrazine,CI 19140
92Iron Oxide Red,Ferric Oxide,CI 77491
93Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
94Benzyl Benzoate
95Hydroxycitronellal
96Geraniol
97Limonene
98Hexyl Cinnamal
99Citronellol
100Linalool
VT57 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Butylene Glycol
3Dimethyl Isosorbide
4하이드로제네이티드폴리
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
51,2-Hexanediol
6Niacinamide
7Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
8Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
9Glyceryl Stearate
10Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
11Behenyl Alcohol
12Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
13Dimethicone
14Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
15Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
16Stearic Acid
17Cetearyl Alcohol
18Polyacrylate-13
19Carbomer
20Betaine
21Panthenol
22Tromethamine
23Polyisobutene
24Ethylhexylglycerin
25Centella Asiatica Extract
26Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
27Adenosine
28Sodium Hyaluronate
29Allantoin
30Polysorbate 20
31Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract,Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract
32Gluconolactone
33Bakuchiol
34Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
35Sorbitan Isostearate
36Hydroxystearic Acid
37Ceramide NP
38Tocopherol
39Ascorbic Acid
40Pentylene Glycol
41Retinol
42Lecithin
43Caprylyl Glycol
44Sodium Phosphate
45Trehalose
46BHT
47Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
48Propolis Extract
49Madecassoside
50Asiaticoside
51Asiatic Acid
52Madecassic Acid
53BHA
54sh-Oligopeptide-1
55sh-Polypeptide-1
56Disodium EDTA
57Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
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.

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₩33,800₩135,940

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We compare the full ingredient lists and only pair products that share core actives. Prices are checked against market listings to confirm the dupe really costs less.

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

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