Sulwhasoo

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream.

Moisturizers

About this product

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream is a rich moisturizer formulated with ginseng, designed to support skin elasticity and hydration.

Full ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Behenyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Polyacrylate-13, Silica, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins (Enzyme-Treated Red Ginseng Saponins), Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean), Fragrance/Parfum, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Linalool, Retinol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Chloride, Honey / Mel / Miel, Limonene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract

Guru Score

79%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What they liked

Rich texture that absorbs without feeling heavy
A little goes a long way
Skin looks noticeably smoother in the morning

What they flagged

Pricey for the amount you use per application

What the gurus are saying

This cream's standout ingredient is compound K, a proprietary ginseng extract showing clinical data for elasticity, but only AmorePacific tests it, so independent verification is hard to judge. It works in practice: rich but non-irritating, a tiny dab visibly improves skin overnight. It's pricey, and while most experts call it splurge-worthy, some prefer alternatives if budget is tight.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take July 2024

Best for

Dry skin Mature skin

Type

MoisturizersCream

Key actives

Retinoid Squalane

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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AliceintheRabbitHole

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✓Yay

"This is the moisturizer pairing for that serum, it is absolutely a beautiful product, one where you really get that rich hanbang scent from this while you get those incredible ginseng ingredients. [...] Because it is such a rich texture, so rich in its formulation, I do think that even with just this moisturizer you could see amazing results."

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"I'm following with the cream from the same line, the Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream. I do like this, but when it comes to moisturizer I'll actually go with Cheong Kwan Jang instead, I found it more comparable to the Sulwhasoo. Get the Sulwhasoo cream if you enjoy it, but I'll probably not buy more of these minis myself, though I'll keep repurchasing their serum."

Lab Muffin Beauty Science

863k subs

✓Yay

"The Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream is pricey but it is my favorite moisturizer and I don't find I need to use very much of it. After I use it my skin just looks so nice in the morning. The star ingredient in this is called ginsenomics or compound K, extracted from ginseng."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Retinoids

Retinoids are among the best studied ingredients in dermatology, with solid evidence for acne and for the fine lines and rough texture that come from sun exposure. Dryness and flaking in the first few weeks are common and usually settle.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream?

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream is a rich moisturizer formulated with ginseng, designed to support skin elasticity and hydration.

Is Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 79%.

What is Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream's Guru Score?

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream holds a Guru Score of 79%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.