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Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Creamy Mask EX
Sulwhasoo's Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Creamy Mask EX is used in place of the serum step, in the evening.
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- Korean-market formula
- Ships from California or direct from Korea
- Korean barcode and batch code intact
- Suited to
- Normal skinDry skinCombination skinSkin that runs sensitive
- Helps with
- An occasional richer treatment rather than an everyday stepA concentrated dose of the formula's ingredients over a longer contact timeA reset for skin that feels dull or tired between regular routine steps
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How it works
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Creamy Mask EX is built as a treatment mask, so its texture and finish are designed around one specific place in a routine rather than several. The formula's own ingredient list carries Adenosine, Squalane, Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Ginseng Root Extract (Panax Ginseng), and Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) among its named ingredients, placed at a level consistent with a treatment mask rather than a stand-alone treatment. The texture is built for an occasional, richer step used in place of your regular moisturizer, left on for a set time and then removed, which is why it behaves differently on skin than a product meant for a different point in a routine. This is the Korean-market formula of the concentrated ginseng renewing creamy mask ex, the version sold on shelves in Korea rather than a formula reworked for a different market.
Key benefits
- What it is: Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Creamy Mask EX from Sulwhasoo, a Korean-market treatment mask.
- On the ingredient list: Squalane, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, confirmed on this product's own manufacturer ingredient list rather than assumed from the category.
- Fits into the routine: belongs to a treatment-mask step, used in place of or on top of the regular moisturizer step.
- Sulwhasoo is a heritage Korean luxury house built around fermented Korean red ginseng and hanbang (traditional herbal) formulation.
- Original Korean Formula: the same version sold on shelves in Korea, not a US-shelf reformulation.
Inside the formula
Inside the formula
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 Renewing Creamy Mask EX go in a routine?
It belongs an occasional, richer step used in place of your regular moisturizer, left on for a set time and then removed. 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?
It is a periodic treatment, not a daily moisturizer, so use it a few times a week rather than every day. 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.
Not on the ingredient list below: denatured or SD alcohol, essential oils, parabens, sulfate surfactants, mineral oil or petrolatum and added color.
Full INCI (64): Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Arachidyl Glucoside, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Triethylhexanoin, Polyacrylate-13, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Fragrance, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyisobutene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Linalool, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins (Enzyme-Treated Red Ginseng Saponins), Polysorbate 20, Glucose, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Limonene, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Honey, Sodium Chloride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Flower Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Polyaspartate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Tocopherol, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Ingredient list read from incidecoder.com on 30 August 2026.
64 of 64 explained
- Water solvent
- Water is the base almost every serum, toner and cream is built on. It dissolves the water-loving ingredients and sets how light the finished texture feels. On an INCI list it is usually first, which only means it is the largest single ingredient by weight.
- Butylene Glycol humectant
- Butylene Glycol is a small glycol that does two jobs at once: it holds water in the top layer of skin and it dissolves plant extracts and actives that plain water cannot. It also thins a formula, which is why watery Korean essences lean on it.
- Glycerin humectant
- Glycerin is the most used humectant in skincare. It draws water into the outer layer of skin and holds it there, and it is one of the very few ingredients whose hydrating effect is settled science rather than marketing. Higher amounts feel tacky, which is why it is usually blended.
- Squalane emollient
- Squalane is the stable, saturated version of squalene, a lipid human skin already makes. It is a light emollient that absorbs quickly, does not oxidise, and is one of the few oils widely considered safe for blemish-prone skin. Most cosmetic squalane is now from sugarcane or olive rather than shark.
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate emollient
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is a light ester emollient that gives a dry, silky finish and disperses pigment evenly.
- Arachidyl Alcohol fatty alcohol
- Arachidyl Alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol used as a thickener and emollient, usually alongside behenyl alcohol.
- Dimethicone silicone
- Dimethicone is the most used cosmetic silicone. It forms a breathable film that smooths the surface, slows water leaving skin, and gives the slip that makes a primer or cream feel silky. It is inert and does not penetrate.
- Behenyl Alcohol fatty alcohol
- Behenyl Alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol used to thicken and stabilise a cream. It gives a richer, more velvety body than cetyl alcohol.
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter emollient
- Shea Butter is the fat pressed from the shea nut, rich in oleic and stearic acids and unsaponifiable plant sterols. It is a heavy emollient and partial occlusive, which is why it sits in balms and night creams rather than in essences.
- Cyclopentasiloxane silicone
- Cyclopentasiloxane is a volatile silicone: it spreads a formula thin and smooth then evaporates, leaving no residue. It is the silicone behind a dry, powdery primer finish.
- Arachidyl Glucoside emulsifier
- Arachidyl Glucoside is a sugar-derived co-emulsifier, usually supplied with arachidyl and behenyl alcohols as a plant-based cream base.
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate emollient
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is a synthetic ester used as a dry-feeling emollient. It spreads easily, leaves a silky rather than oily finish, and helps disperse pigments and UV filters evenly.
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- Cyclohexasiloxane silicone
- Cyclohexasiloxane is a volatile silicone used for a light, fast-spreading feel that leaves nothing behind.
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer thickener
- This is the thickener behind most gel-cream textures. It builds a soft, bouncy gel that collapses to a light fluid as it is rubbed in.
- Phenoxyethanol preservative
- Phenoxyethanol is the most widely used cosmetic preservative outside the paraben family. It keeps a water-containing formula from growing bacteria and mould, and is capped at one percent in most markets, so it always sits low on a list.
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract plant 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.
- Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate emollient
- An ester of butylene glycol with coconut-derived fatty acids. It spreads thin and dry rather than greasy, and it dissolves oil-soluble ingredients that will not go into water.
- Triethylhexanoin emollient
- Triethylhexanoin is a light ester emollient that softens skin and disperses pigment. It absorbs cleanly and is often used to thin a heavy oil phase.
- Polyacrylate-13 thickener
- Polyacrylate-13 is a pre-neutralised thickener that gels instantly and holds an emulsion together, so a formula can be built without heat.
- PEG-10 Dimethicone silicone
- PEG-10 Dimethicone is a silicone with a water-loving chain attached, so it bridges the silicone and water phases. It is used as an emulsifier and to give a light, silky feel.
- Fragrance fragrance
- Fragrance, or Parfum, is a single declaration standing for a whole scent blend, which can be dozens of materials. Regulators allow it as a trade secret, so a list showing only this word does not say what the scent is made of. It is the most common trigger named by people with reactive skin.
- Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone emulsifier
- A silicone emulsifier carrying both a fatty lauryl chain and water friendly glycol units. It is what holds water inside a silicone base, so it is common in long wearing formulas.
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone silicone
- A silicone emulsifier used to hold water inside an oil or silicone phase. It is the standard emulsifier in a cushion or a silicone-based primer.
- Polyisobutene film former
- Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer that forms a flexible, water-resistant film. It gives gloss and holds a formula in place, which is why it appears in lip products and long-wear textures.
- Disteardimonium Hectorite thickener
- Disteardimonium Hectorite is a modified clay used to thicken the oil phase and stop pigments settling to the bottom of the bottle.
- Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone emulsifier
- A block polymer with a water-loving end and an oil-loving end. It stabilises an emulsion without a soap-type emulsifier.
- Disodium EDTA chelator
- EDTA is a chelator: it locks up trace metal ions from water and packaging that would otherwise turn a formula cloudy, off-colour or rancid. It does nothing to skin and appears at a fraction of a percent.
- Propanediol humectant
- Propanediol is a plant-derived glycol used in place of propylene glycol. It hydrates, carries actives into solution, and gives a lighter, less sticky slip than glycerin at the same strength.
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin solvent
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin is a ring-shaped sugar that traps an active molecule inside itself, keeping it stable and releasing it slowly. It is a delivery shell rather than an active.
- Adenosine active
- Adenosine is a nucleoside that Korea's own cosmetic authority recognises as a wrinkle-care functional ingredient, which is why it appears on so many Korean lists at a low level. It is used for the look of fine lines and is stable and well tolerated.
- Sorbitan Isostearate emulsifier
- Sorbitan Isostearate is a mild emulsifier that holds water into oil, the direction a cleansing balm or an oil-based cream needs.
- Ethylhexylglycerin preservative booster
- Ethylhexylglycerin softens skin and boosts a preservative system, which is why it is nearly always sitting beside phenoxyethanol or 1,2-hexanediol. It also cuts down the odour bacteria produce, so it turns up in deodorising products.
- 1,2-Hexanediol humectant
- 1,2-Hexanediol is a glycol used for two reasons: it holds water like glycerin, and it makes a formula harder for microbes to live in, so less traditional preservative is needed. Korean formulas use it heavily for that second reason.
- Polysorbate 60 emulsifier
- Polysorbate 60 is a water-loving emulsifier used with a fatty co-emulsifier to build stable lotions and creams.
- Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract plant extract
- Perilla seed extract, from the herb Korean cooking knows as kkaennip. The seed is high in omega-3 fatty acids and the extract carries rosmarinic acid.
- Linalool fragrance component
- Linalool is a floral aromatic found in lavender, bergamot and coriander. It is one of the 26 fragrance components EU labelling requires to be declared by name.
- Dextrin thickener
- Dextrin is a starch fragment used to thicken and to give a formula a light, powdery finish. It is also a common carrier for powdered extracts.
- Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins (Enzyme-Treated Red Ginseng Saponins) plant 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.
- Polysorbate 20 emulsifier
- Polysorbate 20 is a solubiliser: it dissolves small amounts of oil or fragrance into a watery formula so nothing separates or floats.
- Glucose humectant
- Glucose is a simple sugar used as a humectant and as food for the ferment ingredients in the same formula. It hydrates mildly and adds a soft slip.
- Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract plant extract
- Safflower Flower Extract is a traditional East Asian dye and skincare plant. It is used as a conditioning antioxidant extract and can tint a formula.
- Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract plant extract
- Gardenia Fruit Extract is the traditional East Asian yellow dye plant. In skincare it is used as an antioxidant extract, and it can tint a formula.
- Limonene fragrance component
- Limonene is the citrus-peel aromatic. It appears here because EU labelling requires 26 fragrance components to be named individually rather than hidden inside "fragrance", and it is one of them.
- Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin antioxidant
- Proanthocyanidins, the tannin polyphenols of grape seed and pine bark, broken into smaller water soluble fragments. The smaller pieces dissolve more readily than the whole polymer.
- Honey humectant
- Honey is a natural humectant loaded with sugars and trace acids. In a formula it holds water at the surface and leaves a soft, cushioned feel.
- Sodium Chloride thickener
- Sodium Chloride is salt. In a cleanser it thickens the liquid; in a mask or essence it balances the mineral content of the water phase. It has no active role.
- Hydrogenated Lecithin emulsifier
- Hydrogenated Lecithin is lecithin with its unsaturated bonds filled in, which makes it far more stable. It emulsifies and is the standard shell for the liposomes that carry actives into the outer layer of skin.
- Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract plant 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.
- Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract plant extract
- Licorice Root Extract carries glabridin and liquiritin. It is one of the classic plant ingredients used for the look of uneven tone and redness, and it appears in almost every brightening formula that avoids synthetic actives.
- Panax Ginseng Flower Extract plant extract
- Ginseng flower extract. The flower carries a high concentration of ginsenosides for its weight and is harvested by hand.
- Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract plant extract
- Chinese peony root, one of the oldest ingredients in East Asian herbal practice. Its extract carries paeoniflorin and is used for the look of reddened, uneven skin.
- Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract plant extract
- Madonna lily bulb extract. The bulb is starchy and mucilaginous, so the extract hydrates and is used for the look of uneven tone.
- Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract plant extract
- Solomon's seal rhizome extract, the dungulle brewed as tea in Korea. It carries mucilage and sugars, so it hydrates and leaves a soft feel.
- Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract plant extract
- Lotus flower extract, from the same sacred lotus as the leaf. It carries flavonoids and sugars and is used as a conditioning, hydrating extract.
- Phytosphingosine barrier lipid
- Phytosphingosine is the backbone every ceramide is built on, and skin uses it in its own lipid layer. In a formula it works with ceramides and cholesterol and also keeps the product stable against microbes.
- Sodium Polyaspartate chelator
- A biodegradable polymer of aspartic acid used in place of EDTA. It binds the metal ions in water that would otherwise break a formula down.
- Caprylyl Glycol preservative booster
- Caprylyl Glycol is a glycol that conditions skin and, more importantly, strengthens a preservative system so less of the traditional preservative is needed. It appears in most modern formulas built without parabens.
- Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate surfactant
- A taurine-based surfactant. Taurates foam well while staying mild, and they keep working in hard water where a soap does not.
- Tocopherol antioxidant
- Tocopherol is vitamin E. It is an oil-soluble antioxidant that protects the oils in a formula from going rancid and works on skin as an emollient, and it is regularly paired with vitamin C because each keeps the other going for longer.
- Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 peptide
- A seven-amino-acid peptide with an acetyl group added for stability. It is used as a conditioning peptide for the look of firmness.
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate antioxidant
- This is a stabiliser that keeps the oils and fragrance in a formula from oxidising. Its job is the shelf life of the product rather than any effect on skin.
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 peptide
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a six-amino-acid peptide used for the look of expression lines, particularly around the eyes. It is the peptide sold under the name Argireline and is water soluble and stable.
- Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster
- Sodium Hydroxide is a strong base used in traces to bring an acidic formula up to skin-friendly pH. None of it remains as itself once the formula is neutralised.
- Acetyl Octapeptide-3 peptide
- Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is an eight-amino-acid peptide used for the look of expression lines. It is usually paired with acetyl hexapeptide-8 rather than used alone.
- Market
- Korean market, the version sold in Korea
- EAN (barcode)
- 8809803521376
- Made in
- Republic of Korea
- Volume
- 1 ea
- Category
- Mask
- Actives
- Adenosine, Ginseng, Honey, Licorice Root, Peptides, Shea Butter, Squalane
- Ships from
- California or Korea
Orders ship from California or direct from Korea with tracked delivery to your door, and both routes carry the same Korean-market release. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more. Returns are accepted for 30 days, by mail.
We split shipments free, so one out-of-stock item never holds up the rest of your order.
Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Barcode
Listed against the Korean barcode on its box - 3California or Korea
Ships to you from either, as the same Korean-market release
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How to use
- Use the Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Creamy Mask EX after toner, in place of your serum step, in the evening.
- Open the tray containing the lower part of the mask and remove the film from the back of the mask sheet. Hold the upper end of the lower part of the mask and place on the lower part of your face. Open the tray containing the upper part of the mask and remove the film from the back of the mask sheet.
- Take it off at the time printed on the pack, pat in the essence left behind rather than rinsing, then go straight to your moisturizer.
- Two or three evenings a week is a normal rhythm. Do not leave it on past its time; a sheet that has gone dry takes moisture back off the face as it goes.
Worth knowing
- It is a periodic treatment, not a daily moisturizer, so use it a few times a week rather than every day.
- Keep it away from the eyes and lips and remove gently rather than scrubbing it off.
Complete the routine
- This itemSulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Creamy Mask EX$10.58

- Cleanse first, so the next step meets bare skinSulwhasoo Signature Ginseng Facial Soap 120g X 2ea$82.50

- The last step of the morning, over everything elseSulwhasoo MEN UV Defense Protector 50ml SPF50+ PA++++$52.50

Total for 3 items$145.58
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Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Creamy Mask EX from Sulwhasoo: a treatment mask in the Original Korean Formula, not the US-shelf version.
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- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
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What professionals say
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