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Sulwhasoo skincare

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Sulwhasoo is a Korean skincare brand founded in 1997 and owned by Amorepacific Group.

en.wikipedia.orgus.sulwhasoo.com

Sulwhasoo is loved for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, masks, cleansers, and makeup removers, all driven by the nourishing power of its formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin and dry skin best, owing to their gentle and deeply hydrating nature. For targeted care, the brand offers standout solutions such as the Gentle Cleansing Foam for acne-prone skin, the Essential Comfort Balancing Emulsion for skin with dark spots, and the Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream for mature skin. Through these carefully crafted offerings, its key ingredients work harmoniously to support a balanced and radiant complexion.

This page covers some of the most popular Sulwhasoo products; for the whole Sulwhasoo range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 7.4k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Sulwhasoo for deep hydration, a radiant glow, and a luxurious herbal scent. The most common complaints are the high price point and the polarizing herbal scent.

Highlights

  • Miscellaneous praise and minor issues Mostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels smoother — Clarifying Mask”
    • “smells really good — Gentle Cleansing Foam”
    • “Skin looks brighter — Clarifying Mask”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream”
    • “hydration lasted for hours — Essential Firming Cream EX”
    • “leaves my skin feeling plump and hydrated — Essential Comfort Balancing Emulsion”
  • Radiant and glowing skin Often Mentioned
    • “woke up with a glow — Overnight Vitalizing Mask”
    • “gives me glass skin — First Care Activating Serum”
    • “instant glow — Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream”
  • Instant absorption and lightweight feel Often Mentioned
    • “drinks it up instantly — First Care Activating Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — Essential Comfort Balancing Emulsion”
  • Luxurious textures in moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “buttery — Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream”
    • “rich, velvety texture — Essential Firming Cream EX”
  • High price Mostly Mentioned
    • “outrageously priced — Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream”
    • “wallet hurts — First Care Activating Serum”
    • “expensive — Gentle Cleansing Foam”
  • Strong or polarizing scent Often Mentioned
    • “smells like medicine — First Care Activating Serum”
    • “overpowering — Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Overnight Vitalizing Mask”
  • Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “caused small bumps — First Care Activating Serum”
    • “caused acne — Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — Overnight Vitalizing Mask”

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Questions and answers

Is Sulwhasoo good for oily skin?

Sulwhasoo is a good match for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Sulwhasoo-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention its instant absorption and lightweight feel, though shoppers should note that prices are high.

Is Sulwhasoo worth it?

Sulwhasoo is often worth considering for its deep hydration and luxurious feel, though shoppers should note its high price and strong scents. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry skin and sensitive skin. Reviewers frequently praise the radiant and glowing skin the products help create, alongside instant absorption.

What are Sulwhasoo's best products?

Sulwhasoo's best products are the Gentle Cleansing Foam and Gentle Cleansing Oil, which both rate High for almost every skin type. Lovi rates the Gentle Cleansing Oil Superior for sensitive skin, while shoppers also frequently praise its luxurious textures and deep hydration.

Which Sulwhasoo moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream is best, with Lovi rating it Average for dry skin, followed by Essential Comfort Balancing Emulsion and Essential Firming Cream EX which also rate Average.

Does Sulwhasoo cause breakouts?

Sulwhasoo may sometimes cause breakouts, as reviewers note this issue occasionally and Lovi assigns a caution or warning fit for acne-prone or oily skin to some of its moisturizers like Essential Firming Cream EX. However, specific products like Gentle Cleansing Foam hold a High fit for acne-prone skin.

Is Sulwhasoo fragrance-free?

No, the Sulwhasoo products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as 6 of the 8 items list fragrance among their ingredients. Shoppers often note a strong or polarizing scent from these items.

What are the key ingredients in Sulwhasoo products?

Sulwhasoo products feature traditional herbal extracts, most notably Panax ginseng root extract, which helps support collagen production and smooth signs of aging. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, sensitive, and oily skin types.

Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007

How do I build a Sulwhasoo skincare routine?

To build a Sulwhasoo routine for dry skin in the morning, apply the Gentle Cleansing Foam and the Essential Comfort Balancing Emulsion. In the evening, use the Gentle Cleansing Oil followed by the Gentle Cleansing Foam and the Essential Comfort Balancing Emulsion. Once a week, add the Overnight Vitalizing Mask to the evening steps.

Where can I buy Sulwhasoo, and how much does it cost?

Sulwhasoo is available on Lovi via online stores in Germany, with prices ranging from €32.27 to €138.93 and most items falling between €38.78 and €79.00.

What are good alternatives to Sulwhasoo?

Good alternatives to Sulwhasoo include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. Lovi rates SKIN1004-focused routines Superior for sensitive skin and dry skin, compared to High for Sulwhasoo routines.

Sulwhasoo vs SKIN1004: which is better?

Sulwhasoo and SKIN1004 both rate High for dry skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, and oily skin, though SKIN1004 rates slightly higher overall with Superior fits for dry and sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and luxurious textures for Sulwhasoo, while prices for Sulwhasoo range from €32.27 to €138.93.

Who owns Sulwhasoo, and where is it from?

Sulwhasoo is a Korean brand founded in 1997, owned by Amorepacific Group.

en.wikipedia.orgus.sulwhasoo.com

Is Sulwhasoo cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Sulwhasoo as cruelty-free.

Is Sulwhasoo good for dry skin?

Sulwhasoo is a good choice for dry skin, as the brand features high-fitting products like the Gentle Cleansing Foam, Gentle Cleansing Oil, and Overnight Vitalizing Mask. Lovi rates the Sulwhasoo-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and moisturization from these products.

Which Sulwhasoo cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Gentle Cleansing Foam is the best choice for oily skin, where Lovi rates it High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention its lightweight feel, though shoppers should note that many of the Sulwhasoo products on this page include fragrance.

Is Sulwhasoo good for sensitive skin?

Sulwhasoo is a good choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the Sulwhasoo-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and moisturization that helps keep skin calm, though shoppers should note that many of the products on this page include fragrance.

Is Sulwhasoo good for acne-prone skin?

Sulwhasoo is a good choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers note that some products may cause breakouts, and most items on this page contain fragrance.

Is Sulwhasoo good for skin with dark spots?

Sulwhasoo is a good choice for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates the Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream High for dark spots. Reviewers often mention that the brand helps create a radiant and glowing complexion.

Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007

Is Sulwhasoo good for mature skin?

Sulwhasoo is a good choice for mature skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that its moisturizers have luxurious textures and help leave the skin radiant and glowing. However, shoppers should note that the products on this page have a strong or polarizing scent.

Research behind Sulwhasoo's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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