Sulwhasoo
First Care Activating Serum VISulwhasoo
The Ultimate S Infusion TreatmentA serum built around Centella asiatica and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 89.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 590.00 · checked 26 Sept 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.

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.
Hydrating25
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ectoin, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Jojoba Esters, Mannitol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Soluble Collagen, Squalane, Theanine, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair28
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Jojoba Esters, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Squalane, Theanine, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Achillea Millefolium Extract, Beta-Glucan, Jojoba Esters, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

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 Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Steareth-2, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis28
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jojoba Esters, Lauroyl Lysine, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Steareth-2, Steareth-21
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Steareth-2, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycine Soja Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Squalane

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
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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 →Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, homopolymer, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
Learn more about Glyceryl Polymethacrylate →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 →
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