Sulwhasoo The Ultimate S Cream 30ml
Sulwhasoo The Ultimate S Cream 30ml carries three separate ginseng forms on its own ingredient panel, including Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins (Enzyme-Treated Red Ginseng Saponins), Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract.
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- Suited to
- Normal skinDry skinCombination skinSkin that runs sensitive
- Helps with
- Sealing in the serums and toners applied underneath itA finishing step that keeps skin comfortable through the day or overnightSkin that feels tight or dry once other products have sunk in
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Key benefits
- Three forms of ginseng on one panel, not a single token inclusion
- Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract on the same panel, the formula's plant extract
- Bioflavonoids on the same panel, the formula's antioxidant
- 30 ml to a unit
- Korean-market formula, with its Korean barcode and batch code intact on the box
Key actives
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins (Enzyme-Treated Red 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 Berry Extract
Extract of the ginseng fruit rather than the root. The berry carries a different balance of ginsenosides and is harvested for only a short window each year.
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.
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
Carrot Root Extract carries carotenoids, which give it a strong orange colour. It is used as an antioxidant extract and can tint a formula.
Bioflavonoids
Bioflavonoids is a collective declaration for the flavonoid fraction of a plant extract, usually citrus. It names a class of plant antioxidants rather than one compound.
Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin
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.
How to use
- Take a small amount, about the size of a pea, and press or smooth it over your face and neck as the last step of your routine, morning and night. In the morning let it settle before applying sunscreen; at night it is the step you finish on.
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 The Ultimate S Cream 30ml go in a routine?
It belongs the last step of a routine, applied after serum and before sunscreen in the morning. 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?
A rich cream applied over unabsorbed serum can pill; give each step a minute to sink in first. 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
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
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How it works
The panel on this cream names three forms of ginseng rather than one: Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins (Enzyme-Treated Red Ginseng Saponins), Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Panax Ginseng Root 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 Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Bioflavonoids and Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin. Carrot Root Extract carries carotenoids, which give it a strong orange colour. It is used as an antioxidant extract and can tint a formula.
Worth knowing
- A rich cream applied over unabsorbed serum can pill; give each step a minute to sink in first.
- In the morning, give it time to absorb before layering sunscreen on top.
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Korean-market original
The Ultimate S Cream 30ml from Sulwhasoo: a cream 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 skin care, 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 Pretty much every step of a Korean skin care routine is going to have some component of hydration.
Alok Vij, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
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