Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Mist vs VT Cosmetics Glucamune essence

Sulwhasoo

First Care Activating Serum Mist

VT Cosmetics

Glucamune essence

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

An essence built around Hyaluronic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

Essence

44 ingredients

20 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 17.66 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand country not recorded

Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

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
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Benefits

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ectoin, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Madecassoside
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Madecassoside, Niacinamide

Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Glycerin, Malt Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

Concerns

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 Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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 (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Betaine (in both products)
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
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Betaine (in both products)
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Arginine
Skin Conditioning
0 / —
Sodium Polyacrylate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating

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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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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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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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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Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
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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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