Sulwhasoo
First Care Activating Serum VIA serum built around Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Centella asiatica and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 140.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 89.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Mannitol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Achillea Millefolium Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Madecassoside
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Achillea Millefolium Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Madecassoside
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Honey, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters, PEG-150 Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation7
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation8
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Citral, Citronellol, Fragrance, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Fragrance
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- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane (in both products)
Emollient
Viscosity Controlling
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Dextrin
Absorbent, Binding, Bulking, Viscosity Controlling
Dextrin
Learn more about Dextrin →Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract is the extract of Theobroma cacao., Sterculiaceae
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Extract →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a dimethyl silane ethoxylated methyl diether containing an average of 36 moles of ethylene oxide
Learn more about Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane →Fragrance
Fragrance is a fragrance.
Learn more about Fragrance →Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
Learn more about Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →
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