Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum for dry sensitive skin
Panax Ginseng Extract
Niacinamide
RetinolAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your dry skin due to the presence of Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil and Glycerin for emollient and humectant actions, but lacks sufficient occlusive ingredients for optimal dry skin hydration.
- The serum provides excellent skin treatment with Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 for plumping and minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, addressing your goal of dry or flaky skin.
- The safety profile is excellent for your dry and sensitive skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing honey and ginseng extracts.
How to apply
- Use this PM routine for your evening skincare. Start using the serum 3 times a week and increase to daily use if your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer. This step locks in deep hydration for dry skin.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin using your palms. Let it absorb completely for a minute ⏱ before applying your next product.
- Since your skin is sensitive, apply the serum on completely dry skin for better tolerance and less irritation.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Always do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 500+ reviewsUsers with aging, dry, or dull skin consistently report that this serum delivers visible improvements in firmness, elasticity, and overall radiance. While the herbal scent is polarizing, the majority of reviewers describe it as a luxurious, lightweight addition to their routine that effectively smooths fine lines and deeply hydrates without leaving a sticky residue.
Highlights
Fast Absorption Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs almost instantly”
- “sinks deep into skin”
- “lightweight and non-greasy”
High Price Mostly Mentioned
- “Outrageously priced”
- “wallet hurts”
- “wish it was cheaper”
Deep Hydration Often Mentioned
- “Skin drinks it up”
- “baby soft skin”
- “deep and long-lasting hydration”
Radiant Glow Often Mentioned
- “100% glowier”
- “radiant glow”
- “face looks smooth and glowy”
Visible Firming Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels bouncier”
- “noticed firmness after usage”
- “tightens my skin”
Luxurious Scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like a spa”
- “love the ginseng scent”
- “very luxurious and herbal”
Strong Scent Sometimes Noted
- “Scent is quite intense”
- “unpleasant herbal smell”
- “too strong for me”
Skin Reactions Rarely Noted
- “Caused small CCs”
- “tiny blemishes popped up”
- “broke me out”
Small Quantity Rarely Noted
- “Finished too quickly”
- “expensive for the size”
- “wish bottle was bigger”
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Questions and answers
How well does Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum work for dry sensitive skin?
This serum works moderately well for dry sensitive skin because it brings helpful moisturizers, but it lacks enough heavy sealing ingredients to keep dry skin fully hydrated. It may smooth fine lines and is unlikely to irritate sensitive skin, though this skin type needs a richer formula with stronger barrier-protecting ingredients and deep moisturizers to stay truly soft and smooth.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Limnanthes alba seed oil and glycerin help make this serum a fit for dry skin through softening and moisture-holding actions, while honey and ginseng extracts safely calm sensitive skin. To truly thrive, dry skin needs products of this type to include rich sealing ingredients that lock in moisture, along with strong skin barrier support.
What does Panax Ginseng Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Panax ginseng extract helps soothe sensitive skin and prevents the loss of moisture in dry skin. It improves skin smoothness and reduces redness by calming irritation.
What does Ginseng do for dry sensitive skin?
Ginseng helps soothe dry sensitive skin by calming irritation and keeping moisture locked in. It supports the skin barrier to reduce roughness and flakiness while keeping the skin soft and comfortable.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017Journal of Ginseng Research, 2021
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after the soothing toner and before the moisturizer, or in a weekly routine after a nourishing mask. A product for this skin needs heavy seal-in ingredients like rich plant oils or butters to lock in moisture and keep dry skin soft and smooth.
Can I use this serum with vitamin C, and in what order?
This serum works for your dry and sensitive skin, though other products fit it better because it needs heavier oils and butters to lock in moisture. When combining it with vitamin C, apply vitamin C first in your morning routine and use this treatment at night.
How often should I use this serum?
This serum works best in your evening routine, used once a day or as often as your skin tolerates it. To care for dry skin, a product of this type needs rich sealing ingredients that lock in moisture and prevent dryness.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clogged pores on dry sensitive skin, as its safety profile is excellent and it lacks harsh ingredients. It relies on soothing plant extracts and lightweight hydrators rather than heavy oils that typically trigger blemishes.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Argireline treatment twice daily for 4 weeks produced a significant anti-wrinkle effect with 48.9% total efficacy and decreased skin roughness in Chinese subjects compared with 0% efficacy and no decrease in roughness in the placebo group.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Argireline applied twice daily for 4 weeks achieved a total anti-wrinkle efficiency of 48.9% and notably reduced wrinkle depth compared to placebo in Chinese subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019A mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida prevented skin aging by improving procollagen type I expression, diminishing matrix metalloproteinase-1 secretion, reducing skin roughness and photodamage scores, and decreasing loss of skin moisture in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.
Rejuvenation Research, 2015A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018
Why other serums fit dry sensitive skin better
In 50 participants with sensitive skin, a Ceramide NP C15-containing emollient improved skin barrier function with a significant reduction in transepidermal water loss and induced modest changes in skin microbiota compared to the vehicle.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026Treatment with 14% ferulic acid and 12% l-ascorbic acid significantly reduced pigmentation and erythema while improving hydration and elasticity in 20 women with photoaged skin, with neither acid proving definitively more effective overall though ascorbic acid showed slightly greater skin lightening.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Methyl Gluceth-20, Betaine, Behenyl Alcohol, Methoxy Peg-114 Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Carbomer, Jojoba Esters, Tromethamine, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins Enzyme-Treated Red Ginseng Saponins, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Stem Extract Leaf, Honey Mel Miel, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Flower Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Extract Rhizome, Retinol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Alcohol, Glucose, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Bht, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Polyaspartate, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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