Sulwhasoo
The Ultimate S SerumSulwhasoo
Timetreasure Honorstige SerumA serum built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 360.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 800.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating18
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Beta-Glucan, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Honey, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Panax Ginseng Root Protoplasts, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyaspartate, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Phytosphingosine, PPG-5-LAURETH-5, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Honey, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panax Ginseng Root Protoplasts, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycine Max Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Tocopherol
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 60, PPG-5-LAURETH-5, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation5
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Benzyl Salicylate, Fragrance, Limonene, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Fragrance
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- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate (in both products)
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioning
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 →Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Dimethiconol
Antifoaming, Moisturising, Emollient
Dimethiconol is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethiconol →PEG-10 Dimethicone
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about PEG-10 Dimethicone →Fragrance
Fragrance is a fragrance.
Learn more about Fragrance →
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