Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum – 60 mL pre-toner with 500‑hour fermented ginseng for hydration & radiance

This activating serum is designed to be the very first step after cleansing: a concentrated, easily absorbed formula that prepares skin to receive the rest of your routine. It blends 500-hour fermented ginseng with a mix of Korean medicinal herbs such as membranous milk vetch, dwarf lily turf and licorice, plus a vitamin C derivative, to support moisture, tone and surface luminosity without heaviness.

How does this serum fit into my morning and evening routine?

Use the First Care Activating Serum immediately after cleansing and before heavier treatments like essences, emulsions and creams. Its fast-absorbing texture helps the following products layer smoothly and improves overall product performance.

• Apply 2–3 drops to damp or dry skin right after cleansing.
• Pat gently to aid absorption before serums/essences.
• Use both morning and night for consistent hydration and prep.

What skin benefits can I expect and how quickly?

The formula focuses on hydration, surface smoothing and a subtle brightening effect from the blend of herbal extracts and vitamin C derivative. Many users notice improved hydration and softer-feeling skin after the first week, while cumulative radiance and balance develop with regular use.

• Immediate: light hydration, smoother texture.
• Short term: more even appearance and suppleness.
• Ongoing: enhanced radiance and balanced skin feel.

Which key ingredients are responsible for the results?

Central to the serum is 500-hour fermented ginseng, chosen for concentrated botanical activity and skin-friendly molecules produced during fermentation. Supporting extracts—membranous milk vetch to stimulate circulation, dwarf lily turf for conditioning and licorice for brightening—work together with a vitamin C derivative to promote even-looking skin tone.

• 500-hour fermented ginseng: concentrated herbal support.
• Membranous milk vetch: helps circulation for a healthier look.
• Dwarf lily turf and licorice: conditioning and brightening benefits.

Is the texture suitable for all skin types, including oily or sensitive skin?

The serum is lightweight and fast-absorbing, making it suitable for a wide range of skin types. Because it emphasizes hydration without heavy oils, it layers well under treatments for oily skin and provides soothing conditioning for dry or combination skin; those with very reactive skin should patch-test first.

• Lightweight, non-greasy absorption for oily or combination skin.
• Hydrating and balancing for dry skin types.
• Patch test if you have highly reactive or allergy-prone skin.

Who is this for? Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum is aimed at anyone who wants a ritual-first product to improve the way their skincare performs—people seeking lightweight hydration, smoother skin texture and a gentle boost in radiance from botanically driven ingredients. It's particularly useful for those following multi-step Korean skincare routines who want a consistent, effective first step to prime skin for subsequent products.

Ingredients

WATER / AQUA / EAU, ALCOHOL DENAT., BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BETAINE, 1, 2-HEXANEDIOL, BIS-PEG-18, METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, CARBOMER, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, TROMETHAMINE, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, JUGLANS REGIA (WALNUT) SEED EXTRACT, DEXTRIN, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) EXTRACT, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE / PARFUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ADENOSINE, LIMONENE, METHYL TRIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, XANTHAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, CARRAGEENAN, HONEY / MEL / MIEL, MADECASSOSIDE, REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA ROOT EXTRACT, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS ROOT EXTRACT, PAEONIA LACTIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT, LILIUM CANDIDUM BULB EXTRACT, LINALOOL, LYCIUM CHINENSE FRUIT EXTRACT, POLYGONATUM ODORATUM RHIZOME EXTRACT, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA FRUIT EXTRACT, NELUMBO NUCIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT, PUERARIA LOBATA ROOT EXTRACT, NATTO GUM, GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, PRUNUS MUME FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRONELLOL, CITRAL, GERANIOL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, BHT, CITRIC ACID, LENTINUS EDODES EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, HYDROLYZED SOYBEAN EXTRACT, PAEONIA ALBIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT