sulwhasoo First Care Activating Perfecting Serum

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Carbomer
2. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
3. Tromethamine
4. Propanediol
5. Glyceryl Caprylate
6. Juglans Regia Seed Extract
7. Dextrin
8. Theobroma Cacao Extract
9. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
10. Fragrance/Parfum
11. Ethylhexylglycerin
12. Adenosine
13. Limonene
14. Methyl Trimethicone
15. Disodium EDTA
16. Xanthan Gum
17. Cellulose Gum
18. Carrageenan
19. Honey / Mel / Miel
20. Madecassoside
21. Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
22. Pentylene Glycol
23. Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
24. Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
25. Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
26. Linalool
27. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
28. Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
29. Biosaccharide Gum-1
30. Propylene Glycol
31. Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
32. Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
33. Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
34. Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
35. Natto Gum
36. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
37. Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
38. Citronellol
39. Citral
40. Geraniol
41. Hydrogenated Lecithin
42. BHT
43. Citric Acid
44. Lentinus Edodes Extract
45. Tocopherol
46. Hydrolyzed Soybean Extract
47. Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
48. Punica Granatum Flower Extract
49. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains animal-derived

Formulation view Aqueous serum with Scutellaria, Rehmannia, and adenosine for antioxidant and soothing effects. Thickened with carbomer and natural gums, offering a refreshing texture. Suitable for those seeking herbal care. Factory observation: Complex botanical extracts pose flow-control challenges, requiring batch-to-batch consistency and stability.

Key ingredients

EMULSION STABILISING

Carbomer

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

BUFFERING

Tromethamine

SOLVENT

Propanediol

DEODORANT

Glyceryl Caprylate

ABSORBENT

Dextrin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Theobroma Cacao Extract

ASTRINGENT

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Other ingredients

Juglans Regia Seed ExtractFragrance/ParfumEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineLimoneneMethyl TrimethiconeDisodium EDTAXanthan GumCellulose GumCarrageenanHoney / Mel / MielMadecassosideRehmannia Glutinosa Root ExtractPentylene GlycolOphiopogon Japonicus Root ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractLinaloolLycium Chinense Fruit ExtractPolygonatum Odoratum Rhizome ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-1Propylene GlycolPunica Granatum Fruit ExtractZiziphus Jujuba Fruit ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractNatto GumGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractPrunus Mume Fruit ExtractCitronellolCitralGeraniolHydrogenated LecithinBHTCitric AcidLentinus Edodes ExtractTocopherolHydrolyzed Soybean ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractPunica Granatum Flower ExtractZingiber Officinale Root Extract

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Ingredients explained

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Juglans Regia Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Cacao extract providing antioxidants and conditioning, aids skin elasticity.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Fragrance/Parfum

Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Carrageenan

Natural thickener/gelling agent from red algae; high concentrations may cause discomfort for sensitive individuals.

Honey / Mel / Miel

Humectant/conditioner, viscous at high levels, hygroscopic and freezes at low temp, bee allergen risk

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract

Traditional medicinal root extract for skin conditioning; verify compatibility, patch test for sensitive skin.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Botanical humectant; soothing; requires preservative; high-concentration allergen risk.

Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract

Paeon lactiflora root extract with paeoniflorin; 0.1–1%, skin conditioning; watch oxidizers.

Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract

Lilium candidum bulb extract; polysaccharide-rich skin conditioner; generally mild, check plant protein allergens

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Goji berry extract rich in antioxidants; used for antioxidant and skin protection benefits.

Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract

Polygonatum odorum extract, rich in polysaccharides; water-soluble moisturizer.

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Pomegranate extract for antioxidant conditioning; polyphenols may stain, need stabilizers.

Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract

Natural antioxidant extract; polyphenols, prone to browning.

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract for skin conditioning; no specific irritancy or comedogenic data, generally safe at standard use.

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Kudzu root extract as humectant; contains isoflavones, limit dose due to endocrine activity.

Natto Gum

Natto gum, film-forming; 0.1–0.5% typical, low irritation, low sensitization

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

Licorice root; anti-inflammatory/whitening, contains glycyrrhizin, caution for pollen-allergic individuals.

Prunus Mume Fruit Extract

Fruit extract as humectant; contains natural polysaccharides, water-soluble.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Lentinus Edodes Extract

Shiitake mushroom extract with polysaccharides; enhances barrier and hydration, water-soluble.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Hydrolyzed Soybean Extract

Not decoded yet

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Peony root extract for moisture and conditioning; plant-derived, low allergenicity

Punica Granatum Flower Extract

Pomegranate flower extract for skin conditioning; use validated stable dosages

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

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