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7.3

Sulwhasoo

First Care Activating Serum

Name: Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum
Brand: Sulwhasoo

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Overall score7.3

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum scores 7.3/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in formulation safety (9.0) and ingredient transparency (8.5).

✶ Hero ingredients

#3Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#4Betaine

Natural humectant from sugar beets

#52-Hexanediol

Keeps the product fresh

Score breakdown

Overall

7.3

Hydration Efficacy5.7

Irritation Risk7.2

Active Ingredient Strength4.6

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: July 2026

What makes Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum stand out

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum is a solid serum with an overall score of 7.3/9.8. Positioned in the luxury bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (7.2).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

Key ingredients

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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
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Betaine
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
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Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Draws in moisture — #7 in the INCI list
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Propanediol
Draws in moisture — #8 in the INCI list
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Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Works on your skin — #13 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

39 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

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Ingredient breakdown

Works on your skin9
Draws in moisture7
Holds the formula together7
Added scent6
Other ingredient3
Keeps the product fresh3
Formula balancers3
Softens and smooths1