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Sulwhasoo
The Ultimate S Cream Rich
A face cream built around Retinoid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
How to use
Use morning and evening as the moisturizer step in your skincare ritual. Dispense an appropriate amount of cream on the back of your hand. Use fingers to press the cream into your face and neck, allowing the warmth of your hands to help melt seamlessly into skin. As you apply, inhale the calming scent of ginseng berry to transform your routine into a soothing, sensorial experience.
What's inside
Ingredients List
23 trigger at least one check · 36 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- 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.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Propanediol, Squalane, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair19
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Myristyl Myristate, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Pantethine, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Smoothing18
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Myristyl Myristate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Pantethine, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Retinol, Squalane
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis17
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Myristyl Myristate, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen Irritation7
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Salicylate, Fragrance, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Limonene, Linalool, Myristyl Myristate, Tocopherol
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 →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 →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate →Trehalose
Humectant, Moisturising
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Learn more about Trehalose →Diisostearyl Malate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Cleansing
Diisostearyl Malate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Diisostearyl Malate →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →
Dupes
- Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream Rich76% match
- Sulwhasoo The Ultimate S Cream74% match
- Sulwhasoo Essential Firming Cream EX72% match
- Sulwhasoo The Ultimate S Enriched Emulsion71% match
- Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Honorstige Cream70% match
- LANEIGE Perfect Renew 3x Cream Advanced67% match