Sulwhasoo
First Care Activating Eye SerumAn eye cream built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.
An eye cream built around Vitamin E and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 90.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
AUD 44.00 · checked 5 Oct 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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Erythritol, Glycerin, Maris Aqua, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Tocopherol
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceteth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, PEG-75 Stearate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 20, Steareth-20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Viscosity Controlling
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Caffeine
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Caffeine is the heterocyclic organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caffeine →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →
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