Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream for mature skin
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Squalane
Retinol
Beta-GlucanHigh
- SuperiorNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for mature skin; a few moisturizers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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
- Excellent suitability for your normal skin is provided by Panax Ginseng Root Extract and Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, which offer antioxidant benefits and stimulate collagen to address wrinkles and fine lines.
- Glycerin and retinol further enhance moisturizing and treatment effects, promoting skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like honey and beta-glucan and lacks harsh or irritating components.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help smooth fine lines.
- Apply this product after your toner and serum, but before your SPF in the morning. Follow your cleanser and toner steps to keep your skin balanced.
- Gently press a small amount into your face and neck. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent extra tension.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. Clean skin helps the product absorb much more evenly.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to stay safe.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cream is highly recommended for dry and mature skin, offering deep hydration and a radiant glow with a luxurious texture. Many users report significant anti-aging benefits like increased firmness and reduced fine lines. The herbal ginseng scent is polarizing, and the high price point is a frequent concern, though some users find the texture too heavy or experience breakouts.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “skin drinks it up”
- “melted into my skin”
- “moisturized all night”
- “soft as a baby's bottom”
High price Mostly Mentioned
- “outrageously priced”
- “expensive”
- “splurge”
- “investment”
Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
- “buttery”
- “velvety”
- “silky”
- “absorbs quickly”
Radiant glow Often Mentioned
- “instant glow”
- “dewy”
- “glass skin”
- “healthy radiance”
Anti-aging results Sometimes Noted
- “firmer”
- “plumper”
- “fine lines diminished”
- “lifting effect”
Spa-like scent Sometimes Noted
- “grounding”
- “herbal”
- “therapeutic”
- “ginseng smell”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “overpowering”
- “medicinal”
- “like dirt/grass”
- “too herbal”
Breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused acne”
- “small bumps”
- “whiteheads”
- “reaction”
Too heavy Rarely Noted
- “greasy residue”
- “too rich”
- “sat on skin”
- “clogged pores”
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Questions and answers
What makes Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream a great fit for mature skin?
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream is a great fit for mature skin because Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, and retinol help smooth fine lines and wrinkles while boosting firmness. Glycerin, squalane, and beta-glucan also keep your skin soft and deeply moisturized.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for mature skin?
Panax Ginseng Root Extract and Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins make this cream a great fit for mature skin by offering antioxidant benefits and stimulating collagen to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Glycerin and retinol also help boost moisture and elasticity, while ingredients like honey and beta-glucan keep your skin calm and comfortable.
What does Ginseng Root Extract do for mature skin?
Ginseng root extract helps mature skin look smoother and less lined by supporting collagen production and moisture retention. It also may help protect the skin from daily damage and reduce roughness over time.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017Rejuvenation Research, 2015
What do Ginseng Saponins do for mature skin?
Ginseng saponins help mature skin by smoothing fine lines and keeping it firm. They work by boosting collagen and protecting against damage from the sun and everyday stress. A product for this skin needs nourishing plant extracts and antioxidants to restore a smooth, soft feel.
Dose-response, 2013Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2025
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This moisturizing treatment is used as a moisturizer in morning routines and as a treatment step in evening routines. It is also included as a treatment and moisturizer step in weekly routines.
Can I use this cream with vitamin C, and in what order?
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a great fit for your mature skin and can be used twice daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily use helps improve skin moisture, elasticity, and firmness while reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts for mature skin, as reviewers rarely report them and the formula includes soothing ingredients like honey and beta-glucan. However, because it contains retinol, you may experience mild purging or dryness as your skin adjusts to it.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes, though the skin there is much thinner than on most of the body. Regular application helps smooth fine lines in that delicate area while maintaining a safe and gentle profile.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, and eugenol) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Ginsenosides extracted from Sanchi induced stress protein synthesis in human skin cells and showed positive effects against facial wrinkles and skin aging symptoms in clinical testing.
Dose-response, 2013Topical 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, 2019Enzyme-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, 2020Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Topical 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, 2017Silicone 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, 2018Topical stabilized retinol treatment induced HAS gene expression and increased hyaluronic acid production in human skin in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo compared to vehicle.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Treatment with topical formulations containing beta-glucan combined with nanofractional radiofrequency plus magnetic nanofractional radiofrequency showed the best efficacy and was tolerable and effective in Chinese women with abdominal stretch marks compared to control groups.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2023Topical beta-glucan mildly improved striae gravidarum, 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser showed better results than topical beta-glucan, and the combined strategy further improved striae gravidarum atrophy compared to single treatment.
The Journal of Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trehalose, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Peg-40 Stearate, Phytosteryl Behenyl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Peg-100 Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Methoxy Peg-114 Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Polyacrylate-13, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Cetyl Peg Ppg-10 1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Oil, Glycine Soja Soybean Sterols, Propylene Glycol, Polyisobutene, Acetyl Glucosamine, Polyquaternium-51, Hexyl Laurate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins Enzyme-Treated Red Ginseng Saponins, Carnauba Wax, Tocopheryl Linoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pantethine, Salicylic Acid, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Linolenate, Alcohol, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Lauryl Peg Ppg-18 18 Methicone, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract Grape Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Beta-Glucan, Disodium Edta, Retinol, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Dextrin, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Dodecene, Sodium Chloride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Honey Mel Miel, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Bht, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Sodium Polyaspartate, Tbhq, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, 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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