The Ultimate S Enriched Emulsion
Lumiwise Brightening Essence Emulsion

Sulwhasoo

The Ultimate S Enriched Emulsion

Sulwhasoo

Lumiwise Brightening Essence Emulsion

A face moisturizer built around Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face moisturizer
Face moisturizer
56 ingredients
44 ingredients

Brand price

USD 155.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 95.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Fatty alcohol1

    Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

    Cetearyl Alcohol

  • Ceramide1

    Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

    Ceramide NP

  • Face oil1

    An oil formulated to be used on the face.

    Squalane

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Face oil1

    An oil formulated to be used on the face.

    Squalane

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

    Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

    Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

  • Retinoid1

    Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.

    Retinol

Benefits

Concerns

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  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Dimethicone (in both products)

    Emollient

    1 / 0

    • Silicones
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • Smoothing

  • Squalane (in both products)

    Emollient

    1 / 0

    • Face oil
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • May Worsen Oily Skin

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Occlusive

    1 / 1

  • 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

  • PEG-40 Stearate

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Propanediol (in both products)

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Squalane (in both products)

    Emollient

    1 / 0

    • Face oil
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • May Worsen Oily Skin

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Dimethicone (in both products)

    Emollient

    1 / 0

    • Silicones
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • Smoothing

  • Niacinamide

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • 1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Trehalose

    Humectant

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • 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

Ingredients Explained

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