Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Eye Serum vs Sunday Riley 5 Stars Eye Serum

Sulwhasoo

First Care Activating Eye Serum

Sunday Riley

5 Stars Eye Serum

An eye cream built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.

An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Eye cream

53 ingredients

39 ingredients

Brand price

USD 90.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 65.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20

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

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Polyglycerin-6, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Papaver Rhoeas Extract, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
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.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyquaternium-80, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tromethamine
Buffering
0 / —
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Viscosity Controlling

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
- Silicones
Polyglycerin-6
Humectant
0 / —
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Viscosity Controlling
0 / —
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Cleansing
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient
1 / 2
- May Worsen Irritation
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1

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
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Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
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Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
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Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →