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Sulwhasoo
Recharging Serum for Men
A serum built around Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 70.00 · 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
- Normal skin
How to use
After washing or shaving your face, dispense an appropriate amount (size of a quarter), then gently press and spread the product from the inner to the outer areas of the face to boost absorption.
What's inside
Ingredients List
10 trigger at least one check · 31 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
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Niacinamide, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Citric Acid, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Oil Control3
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Pore Refining3
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
BHT, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation7
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema6
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat., Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Rosacea6
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat., Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Fragrance, 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 →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 →Alcohol Denat.
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol Denat. is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat. →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer
Solvent
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane
Learn more about Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer →Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, homopolymer, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
Learn more about Glyceryl Polymethacrylate →PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil →Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a dimethyl silane ethoxylated methyl diether containing an average of 36 moles of ethylene oxide
Learn more about Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane →
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- AESTURA ATOBARRIER 365 HYDRO CERA-HA SERUM66% match
- Medicube Triple Collagen Serum65% match
- Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum65% match
- Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum : Ginseng + Snail Mucin64% match