Sulwhasoo Clarifying Mask vs Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Mask

Sulwhasoo

Clarifying Mask

Sulwhasoo

First Care Activating Mask

A mask built around Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.

A mask built around Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.

Mask

30 ingredients

41 ingredients

Brand price

USD 45.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 60.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Madecassoside
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Honey, PEG-75, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Oil Control2
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Alcohol Denat., Bentonite

Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Honey, Propanediol, Prunus Mume Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Prunus Mume Extract, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Madecassoside, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Concerns

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation5
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation5
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citronellol, Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Polygonatum Sibiricum Root/Rhizome Powder
Skin Conditioning
PEG-75
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Bentonite
Emulsion Stabilising
0 / 0
- Oil Control

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Viscosity Controlling
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Tromethamine
Buffering
0 / —
PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
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Fragrance
Fragrance is a fragrance.
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Limonene
Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent
Limonene is a fragrance.
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Honey
Flavouring, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Honey is animal-derived.
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At a Glance

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients Explained

Water

Glycerin

Butylene Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Xanthan Gum

Fragrance

Limonene

Ethylhexylglycerin

Propanediol

Honey

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