Sulwhasoo
First Care Activating Serum VIA serum built around Centella asiatica and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 89.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 215.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Benefits

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Honey, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating19
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Mannitol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyaspartate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycine Soja Oil, Jojoba Esters, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation8
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Citral, Citronellol, Fragrance, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jojoba Esters, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Fragrance
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- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Viscosity Controlling
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
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 →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 →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →Glyceryl Caprylate
Deodorant, Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate is the monoester of glycerin and caprylic acid. It conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Glyceryl Caprylate →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Fragrance
Fragrance is a fragrance.
Learn more about Fragrance →
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