Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Mist vs AESTURA ATOBARRIER 365 HYDRO ESSENCE

Sulwhasoo

AESTURA

An essence built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.

An essence built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Essence

44 ingredients

49 ingredients

Brand price

USD 50.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

JPY 33.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Madecassoside
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
AHA2
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid, Lactic Acid
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Lactic Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Lavandula Oil/Extract
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation16
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Beta-Caryophyllene, Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Fragrance, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pinene, Terpinolene, Tocopherol

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Skin Protecting
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
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
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Tromethamine
Buffering
0 / —
Glyceryl Caprylate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning

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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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)
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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.
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Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
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