The Ultimate S Cream

Brand price

USD 450.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

Key Ingredients

• Fatty alcohol1

  Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

  Cetearyl Alcohol

• Face oil1

  An oil formulated to be used on the face.

  Squalane

• Vitamin E1

  Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

  Tocopherol

• Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

  Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

  Polysorbate 60

• AHA1

  Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

  Citric Acid

• Peptides1

  Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.

  Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Benefits

• Hydrating15

  Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

  Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Honey, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Sodium Polyaspartate, Squalane, Tocopherol

• Barrier Repair19

  Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

  Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Phytosphingosine, Squalane, Tocopherol

• Reduces Irritation1

  Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

  Bioflavonoids

• Redness Reducing1

  Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

  Bioflavonoids

• Anti-Aging1

  Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.

  Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

• Firming1

  Supports elasticity and bounce.

  Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

• Smoothing16

  Refines rough or uneven texture.

  Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citric Acid, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Squalane

• Exfoliating1

  Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.

  Citric Acid

• Antioxidant2

  Shields skin from free radical damage.

  Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Tocopherol

• Anti-Pollution6

  Helps defend against airborne pollutants.

  Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol

Concerns

• May Trigger Acne3

  Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis18

  May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

  Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Sorbitan Isostearate

• May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3

  May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Oily Skin3

  May increase shine or excess oil.

  Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane

• May Worsen Irritation6

  May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

  Benzyl Salicylate, Fragrance, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Eczema4

  May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

  Benzyl Salicylate, Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool

• May Worsen Rosacea4

  Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

  Benzyl Salicylate, Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool

Dupes

• Sulwhasoo The Ultimate S Cream Rich74% match
• Sulwhasoo The Ultimate S Enriched Emulsion71% match
• Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Honorstige Cream70% match
• Sulwhasoo Essential Firming Cream EX69% match
• Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream69% match
• Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Emulsion69% match