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Highlights
- Hyaluronic acid
- Good for: Fine lines & wrinkles
- Good for: Redness
Details & care
What it is: A ginseng-powered eye serum that visibly firms, brightens and de-puffs for a smoother, revitalized eye contour.
What it does: Your targeted daily ritual for the delicate eye area. First Care Activating Eye Serum delivers triple-action care, improving the look of dark circles, puffiness and fine lines. Powered by 500-Hour Aged Ginseng and Ginseng Caffeine Complex, it hydrates, smoothes and refreshes, the delicate eye area with a cooling ceramic applicator.
Key ingredients:
- Lymphanax™: ginseng aged through 500-hour natural fermentation process, delivers 20 times amplified anti-aging saponins compared to regular ginseng. It promotes moisture circulation and activates skin recovery to help prevent accelerated aging.
- Korean herb extract (aka Jaum Activator™): a proprietary blend of five Korean herbs (solomon's seal, peony, white lily, rehmannia, lotus) that strengthens the skin barrier, improves hydration and addresses visible signs of aging in the delicate undereye area
- 3-Peptide blend: helps improve the look of elasticity and firmness
- Ginseng Caffeine™ Complex: helps reduce visible puffiness
Research results:
In a self-assessment from clinical, with 33 subjects, after 4 weeks, subjects felt improvement in:
- Wrinkles with -42.4% reduction
- Elasticity with +48.4% improvement
- Dark circles with +46% improvement
Observed self-scoring result from clinical, with 33 women after 4 weeks, users showed improvement in:
- Dark circles 100%
- Deep wrinkles (under eyes) 93%
- Puffiness (under eyes) 84%
- Dermatologist tested
- Ophthalmologist tested
- Asian & Pacific Islander Owned/Founded
- Item #11348888
Ingredients
Water / Aqua / Eau, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Squalane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Dimethicone, Xylitol, Pullulan, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Boron Nitride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Pectin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Chloride, Adenosine, Fragrance / Parfum, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Limonene, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Metaphosphate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract, Caffeine, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Linalool, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Citronellol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Bulb Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Dna, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3<br>
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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Sulwhasoo
Sulwhasoo is the first luxury skin care brand to blend cutting-edge science with time-tested holistic skin wellness drawn from Korean herbal medicine, combining ancient herbal ingredients with modern delivery systems. Rooted in ancient wisdom, Sulwhasoo's philosophy centers on treating the root cause of imbalance to restore skin's youthful health and vitality.
Most helpful positive review
May 8, 2026
Amazing eye serum!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m actually so so obsessed with this new activating eye serum from Sulwhasoo! The metal tip adds a cooling effect to the skin around the eye area which helps soothe and relax. I’ve used and tried so many different skincare products from Sulwhasoo and they truly do not disappoint. The activating care skincare line is one of my favorite and I’m so glad they came out with this eye serum because it does truly work and I’ve definitely seen a noticeable difference between using it and not using it at night. *This review was collected as part of a promotion.
itsjudyshin
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Most helpful critical review
May 8, 2026
Very meh
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Pretty disappointing for such a high-end product. I’ve been using it for just over a week, applying it in both the AM and PM. I didn’t notice any difference in puffiness or otherwise changes to the skin around my eyes. The applicator is just ok compared to the Paula’s Choice collagen peptide version. I didn’t notice that much cooling from the ceramic applicator against my skin. I also found the tip awkward and bulky. It was difficult to ensure all the serum went from the applicator tip onto my skin because of the shape. And it’s also difficult to move more serum from the container and out of the tip without over doing it. *This review was collected as part of a promotion.
melissabee13
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kimsays
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May 8, 2026
Super lightweight
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love how lightweight this eye serum is. It’s a great option for daytime (and summer) since it absorbs quickly and doesn’t feel tacky. I also love the ingredients. Ginseng caffeine for puffiness, peptides for firmness and elasticity, and Vitamin C for brightening. I especially love that they chose to go with a Vitamin C derivative, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, instead of pure ascorbic acid. That’s a much better choice for the delicate eye area. The ceramic-tip applicator is great. It glides over my skin without tugging, and feels super cooling. I do however struggle a bit with the packaging. The tube is fairly rigid, which makes it difficult to squeeze out the suggested “rice-grain amount” of serum. I often end up with too much. *This review was collected as part of a promotion.
maggief
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May 8, 2026
Hydrating and Brightening Eye Serum
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have really enjoyed SULWHASOO products in the past and this was no exception. The scent is very citrus-y and refreshing and I’ve seen quite a difference in the fine lines and darkness of my under-eyes.One thing to note is to be careful when removing the cap and to pop off and not twist as I didn’t notice until a few days after using this product that the applicator had come off in the lid and I was just applying manually with my fingers. The applicator is really nice and cooling and dispenses the perfect amount of product. *This review was collected as part of a promotion.
reneec
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May 8, 2026
Just not for me
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was just not for me. In fact I have a really bad black eye from having cardiac arrest 3 times, and the skin thankfully wasn’t broken but it make my eyes feel very heavy. I am usually in love with Sulwhasoo products but this just didn’t hit the mark for me. In fact I cannot remember using it but thankfully even though I died threee times- I write down my reviews as I use them. I take them very seriously. I won’t just say I love something just because I got it for free. But for anyone without a black eye or sensitive skin- this could be for you- and being forced to use it while I have one wasn’t my choice. all sulwhasooo *This review was collected as part of a promotion.
thejoyen
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May 8, 2026
Love this.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the applicator on this product! It makes it so easy to apply. I've been applying this every day to my under eyes and surrounding areas, morning and night. In the morning I gently pat the serum into my skin, for evening application I simply leave it for a 'glass skin', except glass under eye effect. I have definitely noticed increased moisture for my under eyes. Just today I had two people shocked to learn that I was in my thirties, they both said I looked so much younger. I definitely think this serum is a part of that! Image is after using consistently for 7 days. *This review was collected as part of a promotion.
lightwtn
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May 8, 2026
Lightweight serum, not a heavy cream.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm very happy with this Sulwhasoo eye serum. It's super lightweight and sinks in instantly. Zero sting, zero residue. It absorbs so fast. The scent is almost nonexistent. If you hate strong fragrance around your eyes, this is it.Feels expensive because it is, but a little goes a long way. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5.I'd love a more sophisticated applicator, like a cooling metal rollerball. The slim nozzle is fine, but a roller would feel more luxurious and help with morning depuffing. *This review was collected as part of a promotion.
juliaforsait
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May 8, 2026
Strong herbal scent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This eye cream has a really nice texture. It’s lightweight, absorbs quickly, and doesn’t leave any greasy feeling or make the skin feel heavy or clogged. One thing I noticed almost immediately is how fast it helps with under-eye puffiness and signs of tiredness - the effect is visible within just a few minutes, especially in the morning.But there are definitely a couple of downsides. First, the applicator is really inconvenient. The cap is hard to open, and sometimes it doesn’t work properly at all, so I end up squeezing the cream onto my hand first and then applying it under my eyes. And even when the applicator works, it doesn’t dispense the product smoothly - it kind of spits the cream out, which makes it hard to control the amount.The second downside is the smell. It has a strong herbal or medicinal scent that I personally didn’t like at all. Also, the cream itself has a yellow-orange color, and sometimes it feels like it slightly changes the color of the skin under my eyes too, although maybe that’s just me noticing it. *This review was collected as part of a promotion.
