Sulwhasoo
The Ultimate S Enriched EmulsionSulwhasoo
Essential Revitalizing Emulsion EXA face moisturizer built around Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face moisturizer built around Ceramide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 155.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 74.00 · 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
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair24
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Panthenol, PPG-5-LAURETH-5, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Synthetic Wax, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair20
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, Resveratrol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis18
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, PPG-5-LAURETH-5, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Squalane
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (in both products)
Emollient
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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 →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 →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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate Citrate →
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