Sulwhasoo
Skin Strengthening Emulsion for MenA face moisturizer built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 50.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 95.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Palmitic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Mannitol, Propanediol, Squalane, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Squalane, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Arachidic Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Arachidic Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Water (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
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Behenyl Alcohol
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Behenyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Behenyl Alcohol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Fragrance
Fragrance is a fragrance.
Learn more about Fragrance →
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