First Care Activating Serum for Anti-Aging
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum for Anti-Aging scores 7.9/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in formulation safety (9.0) and ingredient transparency (8.5).
✶ Hero ingredients
Lightweight humectant and solvent
Natural humectant from sugar beets
Keeps the product fresh
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum for Anti-Aging stand out
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum for Anti-Aging is a solid serum with an overall score of 7.9/9.8. 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). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
Key ingredients
- ✶Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Betaine
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Draws in moisture — #7 in the INCI list
- ✶Propanediol
Draws in moisture — #8 in the INCI list
- ✶Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Works on your skin — #13 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
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36 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Works on your skin9
- Draws in moisture7
- Holds the formula together6
- Added scent5
- Keeps the product fresh3
- Formula balancers3
- Other ingredient2
- Softens and smooths1