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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum for mature skin

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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum

Average

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for mature skin; other serums fit it 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

  • Offers moderate anti-aging benefits for your normal skin due to the presence of acetyl heptapeptide-4 and acetyl hexapeptide-8, which help minimize fine lines and wrinkles by supporting peptide signaling.
  • Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins and Panax Ginseng Seed Oil provide antioxidant activity and barrier repair, offering general skincare benefits and hydration.
  • The formula is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week, and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply this serum after your toner and before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • You can apply the serum on dry skin for the best results against fine lines.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive eye area.

People Say

★4.2Overall rating based on 500+ reviews

Users 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 mature skin?

This serum works moderately well for mature skin, helping to smooth fine lines and keep the skin soft and hydrated. Mature skin needs a product that is exceptionally safe and effective at targeting wrinkles, with potent antioxidants, peptides, and hydrating ingredients that boost firmness and elasticity without any risk of irritation.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for mature skin?

This serum fits mature skin well because it contains acetyl hexapeptide-8 and acetyl heptapeptide-4, which help minimize fine lines and wrinkles by supporting peptide signaling. It also includes Panax Ginseng Extract, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, and Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, which provide antioxidant activity, hydration, and barrier repair. To work even better for mature skin, a product of this type needs an exceptionally safe formula that targets wrinkles and fine lines with high concentrations of potent antioxidants, peptides, and hydrating ingredients for optimal elasticity and moisture retention.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013

What does Panax Ginseng Extract do for mature skin?

Panax ginseng extract helps smooth fine lines, keeps skin soft by holding onto moisture, and improves firmness by supporting collagen. It may also reduce the look of sun damage and wrinkles over time.

Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007

What does Ginseng do for mature skin?

Ginseng helps mature skin look smoother and less wrinkled by supporting collagen and keeping skin moist. Studies show it may reduce rough spots and signs of sun damage while improving overall skin firmness.

Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017Rejuvenation Research, 2015

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for mature skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing, to keep things simple and safe around sun exposure. A product of this type for mature skin needs peptides, antioxidants, and retinol to help smooth fine lines and keep the skin barrier healthy.

Can I use this serum with vitamin C, and in what order?

You can use this serum with vitamin C by applying vitamin C in your morning routine and this treatment at night. This routine helps your skin stay bright while avoiding heavy layering that may cause irritation.

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. A product of this type for mature skin needs strong antioxidants and peptides to smooth fine lines and keep the skin soft.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as its formula lacks heavy ingredients that typically block pores. To care for mature skin best, this type of product needs firming peptides and antioxidants like ginseng and niacinamide to keep the skin smooth and supported.

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, 2013

  • Argireline 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, 2013

  • Treatment 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, 2019

  • A 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, 2017

  • Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.

    Antioxidants, 2021

  • Enzyme-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, 2015

  • A 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, 2022

  • A 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, 2020

  • Topical 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, 2021

  • Topical 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, 2008

  • Topical 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, 2005

  • Topical 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, 2017

  • Topical 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, 2019

  • Silicone 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

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.

  • 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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