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Sulwhasoo
First Care Activating Eye Serum
An eye cream built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 90.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Redness & rosacea
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
- Dark circles & puffiness
How to use
Use morning and evening, after First Care Activating Serum and before moisturizer or eye cream. Peel off the removable label on the back and pull the cap straight off. Do not twist. Dispense a rice-grain amount onto the ceramic tip applicator. Glide from the inner corner outward with light pressure, lifting at the outer edge. Repeat for each eye. Blend any excess along the orbital bone, avoiding the lash line, or tap into smile lines.
What's inside
Ingredients List
13 trigger at least one check · 40 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
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
Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Squalane
Brightening3
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Dark Spots2
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Oil Control3
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Calcium Chloride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Pore Refining3
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Calcium Chloride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation5
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Eczema4
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
May Worsen Rosacea4
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Ingredients Explained
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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 →Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant, Moisturising
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Learn more about Methyl Gluceth-20 →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 →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →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 →Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, homopolymer, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
Learn more about Glyceryl Polymethacrylate →
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