Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Eye Serum ingredients, decoded
What Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Eye Serum is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Sulwhasoo
First Care Activating Eye Serum
윤조아이세럼
What the brand says it does
Ginseng and peptide eye serum with a cooling tip, said to firm the eye area, brighten dark circles, reduce puffiness and smooth fine lines.
53ingredients
4key ingredients
2worth knowing
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Adenosine#23
아데노신
Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate#33
아스코빌테트라이소팔미테이트
A more stable vitamin C derivative; gentler but generally less potent than pure ascorbic acid.
Ingredient guide →Sodium Hyaluronate#34
소듐하이알루로네이트
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Acetyl Heptapeptide-4#50
아세틸헵타펩타이드-4
Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- GlycerinHumectant
- Methyl Gluceth-20Humectant
- PropanediolHumectant
- 1,2-HexanediolHumectant
We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.
Full ingredient list, decoded (53)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 3 | Methyl Gluceth-20메틸글루세스-20Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 4 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 5 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 6 | Squalane스쿠알란Stable, skin-like oil that softens without feeling heavy. | Emollient |
| 7 | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer아크릴레이트/C10-30알킬아크릴레이트크로스폴리머Thickener that also stabilises emulsions. | Thickener / texture |
| 8 | Tromethamine트로메타민pH adjuster. | pH adjuster |
| 9 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 10 | Glyceryl Polymethacrylate글리세릴폴리메타크릴레이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 11 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 12 | Xylitol자일리톨Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 13 | Pullulan풀루란Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 14 | Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate소듐폴리아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 15 | Boron Nitride보론나이트라이드Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 16 | Cetearyl Alcohol세테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol blend that thickens creams and stabilises emulsions. | Fatty alcohol |
| 17 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 18 | Glyceryl Caprylate글리세릴카프릴레이트Emollient with antimicrobial action; helps preserve the formula. | Preservative |
| 19 | Pectin펙틴Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 20 | Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract황금추출물Baikal skullcap root extract; soothing and antioxidant. | Soothing |
| 21 | Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener. | Thickener / texture |
| 22 | Calcium Chloride칼슘클로라이드Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 23 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 24 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 25 | Dextrin덱스트린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 26 | Theobroma Cacao Extract카카오추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 27 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 28 | Polymethylsilsesquioxane폴리메틸실세스퀴옥세인Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 29 | Sodium Metaphosphate소듐메타포스페이트Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 30 | Panax Ginseng Root Extract인삼추출물Ginseng root extract, used for conditioning and the look of firmness. | Plant extract |
| 31 | Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract옥수수커넬추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 32 | Caffeine카페인Temporarily tightens and reduces puffiness, popular in eye creams. | Active ingredient |
| 33 | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate아스코빌테트라이소팔미테이트A more stable vitamin C derivative; gentler but generally less potent than pure ascorbic acid.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 34 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 35 | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate다이포타슘글리시리제이트Licorice-derived soothing ingredient. | Soothing |
| 36 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 37 | Rehmannia Glutinosa Root ExtractPlant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 38 | Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract작약뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 39 | Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract대추추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 40 | Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract둥굴레뿌리줄기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 41 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 42 | Nelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractPlant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 43 | Lilium Tigrinum Bulb Extract참나리비늘줄기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 44 | Cyanocobalamin사이아노코발아민Vitamin B12; gives a pink colour and conditions skin. | Skin conditioning |
| 45 | Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract스페인감초뿌리추출물Licorice root: soothing and mildly brightening. | Plant extract |
| 46 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract녹차추출물Green tea extract: antioxidant and soothing. | Plant extract |
| 47 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 48 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 49 | Hydrolyzed Dna하이드롤라이즈드디엔에이Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 50 | Acetyl Heptapeptide-4아세틸헵타펩타이드-4Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 51 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8아세틸헥사펩타이드-8Peptide (Argireline) marketed to soften expression lines.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 52 | Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product. | pH adjuster |
| 53 | Acetyl Octapeptide-3아세틸옥타펩타이드-3Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.