Sulwhasoo
Essential Firming Cream EXSulwhasoo
Timetreasure Honorstige CreamA face cream built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 124.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 800.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · 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.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
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.
Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Honey, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Jojoba Esters, Panax Ginseng Root Protoplasts, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Barrier Repair21
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Dimethicone, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Max Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Jojoba Esters, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phytosphingosine, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Jojoba Esters
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 Dermatitis18
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Jojoba Esters, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Myristyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Phytosphingosine, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopheryl Linoleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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 (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Perfuming
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 →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 →Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →
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