Sulwhasoo
The Ultimate S Cream RichA face cream built around Retinoid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream built around Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 450.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 56.00 · 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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
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
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycine Soja Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Squalane, Tocopherol
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 Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycine Soja Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
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 (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (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
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- 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 →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Abrasive, Epilating, Exfoliating, Film Forming, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Copernicia Cerifera Wax isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera Wax →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 →
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