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Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum, Main, color,
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum, Alternate, color,
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum, Alternate, color,
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum, Alternate, color,
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum, Alternate, color,

First Care Activating Serum

Sulwhasoo

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Details & care

What it is: A reformulation of Sulwhasoo's iconic best-selling K-beauty serum that is the coveted step for a visibly smooth and glass-like glow.

What it does: Backed by 23 years of research and new data-mining technology, this formula delivers the perfect combination of ingredients for optimized anti-aging and hydrating benefits. This luxurious formula hydrates, nourishes and visibly firms skin while boosting the absorption of subsequent products applied on top. The secret is in the JAUM Activator, a masterfully blended complex of five precious herbs that improve the look of skin's hydration, brightness, radiance, translucency, visible wrinkles and moisture barrier. The new formula delivers everything the previous formula offered by with improved anti-aging benefits that help make your skin more radiant than ever.

Research results:

In an independent consumer perception study of 539 women ages 22–56 after four weeks of use:

- 98% agreed skin felt moisturized and hydrated

- 98% agreed skin felt softer

- 96% agreed skin felt nourished

- 96% agreed skin appeared to have a healthy glow

- 96% agreed it helped boost the effects of skin care products that followed

How to use: After your morning and evening cleansing ritual, apply three pumps to damp skin with your fingertips and press the serum into skin with an open palm for increased absorption.

  • 2 oz.
  • Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free
  • Made in Korea
  • Asian & Pacific Islander Owned/Founded
  • Item #6173299

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Betaine, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Bis-Peg-18, Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Carbomer, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tromethamine, Propanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Fragrance/Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Limonene, Methyl Trimethicone, Disodium Edta, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Honey/Mel/Miel, Madecassoside, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Linalool, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Propylene Glycol, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Natto Gum, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bht, Citric Acid, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Soybean Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract.
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.

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4.6 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Feb 28, 2021
great first step in skincare regimen
This continues to be one of my favorite products- love how it makes my skin feel soft and hydrated.
SBeverage
4found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

June 9, 2023
BAD REACTION
I really wanted this product to work however it irritated my skin :( stung really bad
Izzy
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SuperKawaii
Color: NO COLOR
Aug 19, 2021
scent has changed
I loved the old serum, I hope the new packaging version is still as good. The scent of the serum has definitely changed and I miss the old scent.
6found this helpful
SBeverage
Feb 28, 2021
great first step in skincare regimen
This continues to be one of my favorite products- love how it makes my skin feel soft and hydrated.
4found this helpful
Chattstyle
Mar 31, 2022
Loved the sample so much I bought full size
I received this with a bag of samples and tried it out . It is wonderful . My fave serum currently and it’s soothing brightening and it does not break me out. I’m trying their other products with the GWP ordered the balancing water which is their toner . Glad I stumbled onto this brand. It’s a winner
3found this helpful
quianab1
Reposted from influenster.com
Oct 2, 2024
Effectiveness
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It is a very good serum, I like the texture and it has a good smell, what I like most is that it leaves my face bright and fresh, it is a very good product
suppax
Reposted from influenster.com
Aug 22, 2024
10/10
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This serum here is the truth. It leaves my face feeling so moisturized and glowy. I love the way it makes my skin so bouncy and gorgeous. Also the smell is amazing
mercedesr
Reposted from influenster.com
Feb 22, 2024
Living
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this product. Feels great on the skin, feels light! I have sensitive skin and it didn’t irritate me. I would recommend trying a sample (or 2) since no skin is the same.
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