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Sulwhasoo

Essential Firming Cream EX

$124

Approx. retail price

Skin type
Dry
Concerns
Dryness
Climate
DryCold
Pregnancy
No flagged pregnancy-risk ingredients found

Rule-based ingredient screen, not medical advice.

Ingredients

01
WATERAQUAEAU

Wateraquaeau

02
BUTYLENE GLYCOL

Butylene Glycol

03
HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-14 OLEFIN)

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

04
OCTYLDODECYL MYRISTATE
05
GLYCERIN

Glycerin

Humectant

Reviews

Pros

  • often described as rich and cushiony with the brand's signature herbal scent
  • some users report a noticeably plumper, dewier complexion the morning after use
  • brand and retailer listings position it as a more accessible mid-tier entry point into the Sulwhasoo line versus the flagship Ginseng cream

Cons

  • several reviewers note the jar packaging (versus a pump) exposes the formula to air with repeated use
  • some users with drier skin in cold climates report the cream alone isn't rich enough without layering additional products
  • the herbal fragrance is polarizing for fragrance-sensitive users