Sulwhasoo
Essential Firming Cream EXRojukiss
FIRM PORELESS RED DAY CREAMA face cream built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 124.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
Not recorded · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Chemical sunscreen2
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide

Benefits

Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Squalane, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Squalane, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bakuchiol, Beeswax, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Zinc Oxide

Concerns

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
UV Filter
Diisostearyl Malate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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.
Learn more about Glycerin →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 →Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Ethylhexanoate →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Diisostearyl Malate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Cleansing
Diisostearyl Malate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Diisostearyl Malate →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →
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