Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream for sensitive skin
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Squalane
Retinol
Beta-GlucanAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 benefits for your normal skin, as Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate provide essential hydration while Squalane and Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil offer emollient properties. Panax Ginseng Root Extract and Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins contribute to smoothing texture and providing anti-aging effects, though they do not specifically target redness and irritation.
- The formula is safe for your sensitive skin, with no harsh or prohibited ingredients that would cause irritation.
- This product provides excellent moisturizing and anti-aging treatment.
How to apply
- Use this soothing AM and PM routine every day to keep your normal skin calm. Always remember to apply SPF in the morning after your moisturizer.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner in the morning, and after your serum in the evening. This step locks in hydration and protects your skin.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer evenly across your face. Avoid rubbing to keep your sensitive skin happy and calm.
- You can apply this gentle formula on dry or slightly damp skin for the best comfort. It works wonderfully on clean skin to soothe redness and irritation.
- Do a patch test before your very first use to check your skin's reaction. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .
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
How well does Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream work for sensitive skin?
This cream works decently for sensitive skin, though it is only an average fit because it lacks ingredients that specifically target redness and irritation. Products of this type that fit sensitive skin better need soothing components like fermented Centella Asiatica and cica ceramide to calm the skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for sensitive skin?
Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, squalane, and limnanthes alba seed oil make this cream a fit by offering essential hydration and smoothing dry areas. However, for a better fit on sensitive skin, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients that specifically calm redness and irritation, such as fermented centella asiatica, cica ceramide, and nourishing oils that strengthen the skin barrier without overwhelming it.
What does Ginseng Root Extract do for sensitive skin?
Ginseng Root Extract helps calm skin redness and keeps sensitive skin comfortable by reducing irritation. It also supports skin strength to make it less reactive over time.
Phytotherapy Research, 2019Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2013
What do Ginseng Saponins do for sensitive skin?
Ginseng saponins help calm sensitive and easily irritated skin by soothing redness and supporting the natural skin barrier. They may also protect against daily environmental stress and UV damage, making the skin feel more comfortable.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022Food Research International, 2024
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cream is used in the evening routine as a treatment step after cleansing and toning. Sensitive skin needs a product of this type to include calming ingredients that soothe redness and irritation while delivering moisture and anti-aging benefits.
Can I use this cream with vitamin C, and in what order?
How often should I use this cream?
This cream works well for your sensitive skin when used in the evening as a treatment step. Twice-daily application of similar moisturizing treatments may significantly improve skin hydration, fine lines, and texture over time.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores for sensitive skin, as complaints about breakouts are low. A product for this skin needs gentle hydrators like glycerin and squalane to keep the face soft and smooth without feeling heavy.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is safe for your sensitive skin, but a product of this type needs soothing and calming ingredients to truly fit the thin skin around the eyes or the skin on the body.
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
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical 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, 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, 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 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, 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
Why other moisturizers fit sensitive skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A dexpanthenol-containing cream accelerated skin barrier repair, increased stratum corneum hydration, reduced skin roughness, and decreased skin redness compared to vehicle and untreated controls in sodium lauryl sulphate-irritated skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002
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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