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Sulwhasoo · 설화수 · prestige
Sulwhasoo Capsulized Ginseng Fortifying Serum
The Sulwhasoo Capsulized Ginseng Fortifying Serum is an anti-aging serum centered on Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, and a blend of traditional botanical extracts. According to Sulwhasoo, the serum helps reduce signs of wrinkles that deepen over time, making skin feel and look younger. It also features multiple humectants (Glycerin, Betaine, Honey, Polyquaternium-51) and skin-identical ingredients such as Phytosphingosine to support moisture and barrier function.
✓ reduces signs of wrinkles that deepen over time✓ makes skin feel and look younger✓ fortifies skin with ginseng actives✓ provides antioxidant protection via ginseng and lotus seed extracts✓ moisturizes and hydrates skin✓ supports skin barrier with skin-identical ingredients
● Curi says
Why this might be right for you.
Pairs reduces signs of wrinkles that deepen over time actives at concentrations published on the back of the bottle. Of cufind's catalog, 92% of users who flagged "fine-lines" rotated this into their routine within four weeks.
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Ingredient
Function
Known %
Evidence
EWG
01
Water
hydrating
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strong
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02
Butylene Glycol
hydrating · barrier-support
—
moderate
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03
Glycerin
hydrating · barrier-support
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strong
—
04
Methyl Gluceth-20
hydrating · moisturizing
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weak
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05
Alcohol
antimicrobial · astringent
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moderate
—
06
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
인삼뿌리추출물
antioxidant · hydrating
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moderate
1
07
Dimethicone
emollient · barrier-support
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moderate
—
08
Betaine
hydrating · barrier-support
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moderate
—
11
Sucrose
hydrating · soothing
—
weak
—
12
Mannitol
hydrating · moisturizing
—
weak
—
13
Phenoxyethanol
preservative
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strong
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14
Microcrystalline Cellulose
mattifying · pore-minimizing
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weak
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15
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
skin-conditioning
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weak
—
16
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
skin-conditioning
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weak
—
17
Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
skin-conditioning
—
weak
—
18
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
skin-conditioning · soothing
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weak
—
19
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
antioxidant · antimicrobial
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weak
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20
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
—
—
—
—
21
Panax Ginseng Root Powder
skin-conditioning
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weak
—
23
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
—
—
—
—
24
Hydrogenated Lecithin
hydrating · barrier-support
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weak
—
25
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
skin-conditioning · hydrating
—
weak
—
26
Fragrance
perfuming
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strong
—
27
Honey
hydrating · soothing
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moderate
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28
Ethylhexylglycerin
preservative · deodorant
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moderate
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30
Cellulose Gum
viscosity-controlling · emulsion-stabilizing
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moderate
—
31
1,2-Hexanediol
hydrating · barrier-support
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moderate
—
32
Sodium Polyacrylate
hydrating · barrier-support
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moderate
—
33
Polyquaternium-51
hydrating · barrier-support
—
weak
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34
Dextrin
hydrating · mattifying
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weak
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35
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
—
—
—
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36
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
emulsion-stabilizing · viscosity-controlling
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moderate
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37
Polyvinyl Alcohol
film-forming
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strong
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38
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
cleansing · foaming
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weak
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39
Phytosphingosine
barrier-support · anti-acne
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moderate
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40
Sodium Polyaspartate
hydrating · moisturizing
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weak
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41
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
skin-conditioning
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weak
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42
Aspergillus Ferment
skin-conditioning
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weak
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