Sulwhasoo
The Ultimate S Cream Richinnisfree
Black Tea Youth Enhancing CreamA face cream built around Retinoid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 450.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 35.00 · checked 8 Oct 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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Propanediol, Squalane, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair19
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Myristyl Myristate, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Pantethine, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Achillea Millefolium Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis17
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Myristyl Myristate, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation6
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citral, Citronellol, Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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 →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 →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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →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 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →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 →
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