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Sulwhasoo
First Care Activating Serum Mist
An essence built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 50.00 · 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
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
How to use
1. Shake well to activate the bi‑phase formula. 2. Close eyes and mist evenly over face and neck. 3. Use as the first step after cleansing or throughout the day as a refreshing reset, even over makeup
What's inside
Ingredients List
18 trigger at least one check · 26 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ectoin, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Glycerin, Madecassoside, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation16
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Beta-Caryophyllene, Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Fragrance, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pinene, Terpinolene, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema15
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Beta-Caryophyllene, Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Fragrance, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pinene, Terpinolene
May Worsen Rosacea15
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Beta-Caryophyllene, Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Fragrance, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pinene, Terpinolene
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 →Panax Ginseng Root Water
Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Panax Ginseng Root Water is the aqueous component from a steam distillation of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root Water →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene 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 →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
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