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Sulwhasoo
Lumiwise Brightening Ampoule Serum
A serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 130.00 · 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
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Redness & rosacea
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
Use morning and night on the entire face after cleansing, First Care Activating Serum, and Lumiwise Brightening Essence Water. Smooth a small amount over skin, gently pressing to encourage absorption, then follow with moisturizer.
What's inside
Ingredients List
17 trigger at least one check · 22 trigger none
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ectoin, Glycerin, Mannitol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation9
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Citral, Citronellol, Fragrance, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema8
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Citral, Citronellol, Fragrance, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Rosacea8
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Citral, Citronellol, Fragrance, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Alcohol Denat.
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol Denat. is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat. →Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Antifoaming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone →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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →
Dupes
- innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum - Face Serum68% match
- COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum68% match
- AESTURA ATOBARRIER 365 HYDRO CERA-HA SERUM67% match
- Sulwhasoo The Ultimate S Infusion Treatment66% match
- Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI65% match
- Sulwhasoo The Ultimate S Serum65% match