Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum Mini
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum Mini carries five separate ginseng forms on its own ingredient panel, including Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract.
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- Suited to
- Normal skinDry skinCombination skinSkin that runs sensitive
- Helps with
- A concentrated middle step between watery prep and a sealing moisturizerA specific concern that a moisturizer alone is spread too thin to addressLayering room between a toner and cream
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Key benefits
- Five forms of ginseng on one panel, not a single token inclusion
- Niacinamide on the same panel, the formula's active
- Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract on the same panel, the formula's plant extract
- 8 ml to a unit
- Korean GS1 barcode matched against a Korea sourcing supplier's record for this item
Key actives
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
The ginsenoside fraction of ginseng root broken into smaller pieces, usually with an enzyme acting on red ginseng. Smaller ginsenosides dissolve and spread more easily than the whole extract.
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Ginseng seed oil, pressed from the seed rather than extracted from the root. It is a light oil high in oleic acid and carries a little of the plant's own sterols.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Ginseng Root Extract is the signature ingredient of Korean traditional skincare, carrying ginsenosides. It is used for the look of tired, dull skin, and brands often ferment it to break the ginsenosides into smaller forms.
Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract
Ginseng leaf and stem extract, the parts above ground. They carry a different ginsenoside profile from the root, and the extract is used as a conditioning ingredient.
Niacinamide
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is used at roughly 2 to 5 percent for the look of uneven tone and visible pores, and it is water soluble, stable and comfortable beside almost every other active, which is why it turns up in so many lists.
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
Cocoa Extract carries polyphenols and a little caffeine. It is used as an antioxidant plant extract and gives a faint warm tint.
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Chinese foxglove root, one of the standing herbal roots of Korean medicine. Its extract carries iridoid glycosides and sugars and is used as a conditioning extract.
How to use
- Use the Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum Mini after toner and before moisturizer, morning and evening.
- Dispense a moderate amount of the serum and gently apply it over the entire face.
- Toner first so the surface is damp, then this, then about a minute before your moisturizer goes over the top.
- Twice a day, every day. Do not stack it with a second serum of the same kind; two hydrating serums in one routine do the work of one.
Is this the same formula sold in Korea, or a version made for the US market?
This is the Korean-market formula, the same one sold on shelves in Korea, not a separate version reformulated for US retail.
Where does Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum Mini go in a routine?
It belongs the concentrated middle step of a routine, used after your toner or essence and before your moisturizer. Placing it earlier or later than that changes how it feels going on and how well the steps around it perform, so it is worth following that order rather than treating it as interchangeable with a different type of product.
Is this suited to my skin type?
It is formulated with normal skin, dry skin, combination skin, and skin that runs sensitive in mind, and it does not lean on a heavy fragrance load or a harsh surfactant base to do its job. If your skin is easily reactive, patch test on a small area first before working it into a full routine.
Is this product fragranced?
Yes, this formula's own ingredient list includes Fragrance, listed as Parfum. If you are sensitive to added scent or prefer a fragrance-free routine, this is worth knowing before you build it into daily use.
Who should be careful with this product, or wait before trying it?
Introduce a new serum gradually rather than every day at first, so it is easier to tell if skin is reacting to it specifically. Beyond that, anyone new to the brand or the format should patch test on a small area first rather than applying it across the whole face on day one.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
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How it works
The panel on this serum names five forms of ginseng rather than one: Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Panax Ginseng Flower Extract. The ginsenoside fraction of ginseng root broken into smaller pieces, usually with an enzyme acting on red ginseng. Smaller ginsenosides dissolve and spread more easily than the whole extract. On this panel it sits alongside Niacinamide, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract and Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract. Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is used at roughly 2 to 5 percent for the look of uneven tone and visible pores, and it is water soluble, stable and comfortable beside almost every other active, which is why it turns up in so many lists.
Worth knowing
- Introduce a new serum gradually rather than every day at first, so it is easier to tell if skin is reacting to it specifically.
- Seal it with a moisturizer rather than leaving it to sit alone, since a serum is a middle step and not built to finish a routine.
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Korean-market original
Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum Mini from Sulwhasoo: a serum in the Original Korean Formula, not the US-shelf version.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
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What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Rich in antioxidants, topical ginseng can help to reduce the appearance of various signs of premature aging and repair and protect the skin.
Yunyoung Claire Chang, MDDermatologist, Yahoo Lifestyle Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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