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StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum scores 8.4/9.8 and Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
35 unique
6 in common
20 unique
These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum scores 9.7 here versus 6.2 for Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream brings Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, and Panax Ginseng Berry Extract as actives, while striVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum relies on Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum is better if you have
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.4, StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum is a decent pick. Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream sits at the luxury level with a 8.5 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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